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I stood my ground to show young people that even presidents can be prosecuted: Mkhwebane

Outgoing Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, says her formidable time in office will send a message to history and generations to come. While the embattled public protector's legacy may be painted with brushes of backlash and controversy, she says she's done her part. Speaking to YNews, Mkhwebane says she spent most of her time in office protecting the poor. "As the public protector I've changed more than 70 000 poor and marginalised individuals who came to the public protector to request […]

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Foreign-trained doctors take to the streets over registration headache

Unemployed medical graduates will be heading to the streets of the nation's capital this morning. The move follows years, of what they say, has been a fight to get their international qualifications recognised by the local Health Professions Council (HPCSA). Most of the graduates, who studied in Russia, say they have struggled to obtain their local medical licenses because their training is not recognised in the country. One of the frustrated doctors, Hamilton Sikhosana, says their attempts to get the […]

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‘Dismal GDP increase result of failed ANC economic policy’

The Democratic Alliance (DA) says the dismal increase in the country's economy is a direct result of failed ANC economic policy. Earlier, Statistics South Africa announced that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 0.6% in the second quarter - up from 0.4% in the first quarter. DA Shadow Minister of Finance, Dion George, says the estimated 0.9% growth by the National Treasury earlier this year, was an overstatement. Economist Dawie Roodt says households remain under strain despite the slight […]

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Gcaleka is the President’s protector: Mkhwebane

Suspended Public Protector, advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, has hit back at acting public protector advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, saying she has exposed herself. Mkhwebane spoke to YNews about her intended return to office as her suspension had expired, according to the presidential minute issued. In a quick off the mark statement released by Gcaleka on Monday evening after Mkhwebane's announcement, she revealed that the President's June suspension of Mkhwebane remains effective. The acting public protector also blurted out that Mkhwebane is no […]

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Bavuma to lead SA at Indian World Cup

Proteas limited overs coach, Rob Walter, sprung a few surprises on Wednesday when he named his 15-man for the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup to be hosted in India from October 5th to November the 19th. Temba Bavuma will lead the side in his first 50-over World Cup and is one of eight players who have earned their maiden World Cup call-ups. The now experienced Kagiso Rabada will lead the bowling attack, which also includes the likes of Anrich […]

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Broos forced to shake up Bafana squad

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has called up Kaizer Chiefs' attacking midfielder, Pule Mmodi, to his squad to do battle against Namibia (Saturday, 9 September, 15:00) and DR Congo (Tuesday, 12 September, 17:00) in friendly matches. Broos named his 23-man squad last week Wednesday for the upcoming international friendlies, but included no players from Kaizer Chiefs. "I'm very sorry, but now, for a moment, there is no player who deserves to be at Bafana Bafana," said the 71-year-old last […]

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Magudumana forced to spend her birthday week in prison

Disgraced Dr, Nandipha Magudumana, will spend the week of her 35th birthday behind bars after judgment in her bail application was reserved to next week Monday. The medic spent the whole day listening to her legal team and the State while they made their closing arguments in her bid for freedom. Magudumana's formal bail application kicked off last week at the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court. She is seeking release pending the criminal trial where she is set to face a number […]

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Gun linked to Meyiwa’s murder snatched in cash-in transit heist

State Witness, Pieter Smuts, has detailed how the gun believed to have killed Senzo Meyiwa was stolen during a cash-in transit heist sometime in 2013 at the Rabie Ridge Shopping Centre. Smuts is an SBV employee, which is the cash-in transit carrier. Yesterday, he detailed to the high court in Pretoria how guards carry guns to protect themselves. During this specific robbery, the suspects had taken firearms from guards so that they could not defend themselves. The court further heard […]

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Warmer conditions expected in Gauteng this week

South Africans can expect warmer conditions over the country this week. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the conditions will be hotter in certain parts of the country reaching a maximum of 40 degrees Celsius. Gauteng will be fine and warm and no precipitation is expected for the week. Weather forecaster, Lehlohonolo Thobane, says these warm conditions will carry on for the rest of the week leading to the weekend. "Gauteng seems to be warm throughout the week, with […]

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