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Probe finds that Parliament fire could have been avoided

An investigation into the devastating fire, which gutted parts of the National Assembly, has revealed that the blaze could have been avoided. A fire broke out in January last year, damaging the buildings that house the chambers of the National Assembly and critical offices of Parliament. The fire took three days to contain and required the labour force of over 300 men and women. Parliament's Secretary, Xolile George, says the absence of Parliament's Protection Officers on that fateful day is […]

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Increased inflation could lead to hike in interest rates next month: Economist

Economist, Dawie Roodt, says South Africans could see an increase in interest rates next month due to the hike in inflation. Statistics SA today announced that the consumer price inflation increased to 5.4% in September from 4.8% in August. This is the second consecutive increase, bringing the rate to the same level as it was in June this year. According to the data agency, the main contributors to the increase were food and non-alcoholic beverages; housing and utilities; miscellaneous goods […]

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Netherlands down Proteas

The Proteas suffered their first defeat of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 when they fell to an upset 38-run defeat to the Netherlands in a rain-reduced contest at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala on Tuesday. After back-to-back victories to start the competition, South Africa were overwhelming favourites to make it three wins from three, but instead fell to one of the biggest shocks in their tournament’s history. After winning a delayed toss and opting […]

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Meyiwa murder trial | Ntanzi’s alleged confession recorded without his knowledge

The Pretoria High Court has heard how Bongani Ntanzi’s alleged confession of his involvement in the murder of Senzo Meyiwa was recorded without his knowledge. State witness, Magistrate Vivian Cronje, revealed this in court during her testimony in the trial within a trial. This as the court seeks to determine whether Ntanzi's alleged confession should be allowed as evidence in the main trial. Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, Mthokoziseni Maphisa, Sifisokuhle Ntuli, Bongani Ntanzi and Mthobisi Mncube are standing trial for the murder […]

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Inquiry into deadly Joburg CBD fire to start next week

The Commission of Inquiry into Usindiso Building fire in Marshalltown, which killed 77 people in August, will begin its hearings next week Thursday. Retired Justice Sisi Khampepe revealed this made during a media briefing on the Commission of Inquiry today. On August 31, 77 people tragically died after the building, which had been turned into an informal settlement at Corner Alberts and Delvers streets, caught fire in the early hours of that morning. Justice Khampepe says the probe will include […]

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Call for Israel to be held accountable as Israel-Palestinian conflict rages on

  Veteran Palestinian leader, Hanan Ashrawi, has called on the US to hold Israel accountable for their actions and stop the attacks on Gaza. More than 2 000 people have been killed in the Israel-Palestine conflict since fighting Hamas attacked Israel more than a week ago. Ashrawi says the United States must change its Israel policy and stop providing international legal impunity. Speaking to international 24-hour news channel, Al Jazeera, she accused the US and Europe of justifying Israeli genocide […]

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Companies implicated in Tembisa Hospital graft scandal still doing business with government

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has called for effective measures to immediately halt irregular contracts awarded at hospitals in the province. It is reported that four companies implicated in corruption at the Tembisa Hospital were awarded government contracts to the tune of R1.2 million in the last three months. This was revealed by Health MEC in Gauteng Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko in response to a question posed by the DA in the legislature. The DA's shadow MEC for Health, Jack Bloom, says the four […]

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Mkhwebane rejects suggestions that she’s joined EFF out of bitterness

Former Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, has rejected claims that she joined the EFF out of bitterness. Mkhwebane made the remarks during a question and answer session after she had announced that she will be joining the EFF in Kwaggafontein, in Mpumalanga, on Monday. The unexpected announcement comes a month after she was booted from her job after 318 MPs voted for her removal, while 43 wanted her to stay. Her seven-year term as Public Protector officially ended this past week. […]

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New lawyer added to defence in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial

The defence in the Senzo Meyiwa Murder trial has introduced a new member to counsel, as things heat up in the trial-within-a-trial.Advocate Thulani Mngomezulu is expected to assist attorney for accused number one and two, Sipho Ramosepele.The lawyers have the task of proving that Muzi Sibiya and Bongani Ntanzi were assaulted and forced to provide false confessions to the footballer's murder. https://twitter.com/SABCNews/status/1713894898749821430   Proceedings in the matter were delayed by at least an hour following jam packed traffic in the […]

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