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EFF fighter dies at party’s birthday celebration

Police in Gauteng are investigating the death of one fighter at the Economic Freedom Fighters' (EFF) birthday celebration. The deceased was among the thousands of EFF supporters who gathered at the FNB stadium on Saturday. It is alleged that the deceased fell to his death while dancing on the grand stands. Police spokesperson, Mavela Masondo, says authorities have obtained statements from eyewitnesses. "Police have opened an inquest docket for investigation […]

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Emmy Awards on ice due to Writers and Actors’ strike

The 75th Annual Emmy Awards have been postponed due to the ongoing strike by the Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors' Guild. The fancy awards ceremony, which was scheduled to take place on the 18th of September, has been postponed to January next year. Productions for movies and TV shows have come to a grinding halt due to the strike. The striking union actors have been prohibited from appearing […]

todayJuly 28, 2023 141

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Over 400 EFF leaders banned from attending anniversary celebration

More than 400 public representatives will miss the festivities of the Economic Freedom Fighters' (EFF) 10th Anniversary celebration on Saturday. Yesterday, the party announced that it has banned 428 representatives for failing to organise transport to ferry members to attend the rally. Members of the EFF from all nine provinces will paint the town red as they intend to fill the FNB stadium, which takes over 94 000 people. The […]

todayJuly 27, 2023 161

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Jury still out on whether Takatso deal will change SAA’s fortunes: Analyst

Political analyst, Professor Sam Koma, says it remains to be seen whether the multi-billion rand Takatso Aviation/SAA deal will turn around the fortunes of the embattled airline. The Competition Tribunal gave the green light for Takatso Aviation to acquire a 51% stake in SAA from government. The remaining 49% will be retained by the Department of Public Enterprises. Koma says the deal should be able to accelerate the country's tourism […]

todayJuly 26, 2023 113

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77 people injured in Auckland Park bus crash

A suspected case of reckless and negligent driving is being investigated after two buses collided on Kingsway Road in Auckland Park today. At least 77 people were injured in the horrific accident near the University of Johannesburg's Auckland Park campus. Fortunately, no fatalities have been recorded. [⚠ SOME MIGHT FIND THE VISUALS BELOW DISTURBING ] https://twitter.com/tndaba/status/1683731910722220036?s=20 The university says 19 of the institution's students are among the 77 injured. "Three […]

todayJuly 25, 2023 386

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Putco passengers robbed at gunpoint

Putco passengers have been robbed of their belongings in three separate incidents in Soshanguve this morning.  It is reported that the occupants were held at gunpoint and robbed of their cell phones.  Putco says while one of the company's drivers sustained a gunshot wound to the hand, all passengers were left unharmed.  The Bus company's spokesperson, Lindokuhle Xulu, says they've reported all three incidents to the police.  "We call on […]

todayJuly 24, 2023 126

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Three possible causes of Joburg explosion identified

The City of Joburg says its engineers have pinned down three possible causes of the deadly blast that claimed one life on Wednesday. At least 48 other people were injured in the explosion which saw vehicles, mostly taxis, flip over in split seconds. The devastating incident has resulted in Lilian Ngoyi Street formerly known as Bree Street closing. Joburg's City Manager, Floyd Brink, announced the three possible causes at a […]

todayJuly 21, 2023 152

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Cause of Bree Street explosion still a mystery

Authorities are still scrambling for answers into the cause of Wednesday's Bree Street explosion, which claimed the life of one person and left 48 others injured. It is reported that community members in the Joburg CBD were greeted by a loud noise as the famous Bree Street ripped open and taxis started flipping over. Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, says the gas company, eGoli Gas, and Sasol have been roped in […]

todayJuly 20, 2023 140

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Sign language becomes SA’s 12th official language

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the South African Sign Language Bill, making it the country's 12th official language. In May this year, the National Assembly approved that a section of the Constitution be amended to include Sign Language as one of the country's official languages. Ramaphosa says the new legislation seeks to advance the cultural acceptance of persons who are deaf. "South African Sign Language is an indigenous […]

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