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Ramaphosa defends government’s decision to appeal load shedding ruling

President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended government’s decision to appeal the Pretoria High Court ruling that public schools, hospitals, and police stations be exempt from rolling blackouts. He was responding to IFP MP Narend Singh’s question on the government’s rationale behind the appeal decision in Parliament. The President faced tough questions on government's response to the current electricity crisis and the path towards a Just Energy transition. Earlier this week, Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan's cited serious concerns on the implications […]

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Marley’s legacy remains relevant amid various types of slavery: Mantula

South African Rastafarian Ambassador, scholar and academic, Sipho Mantula, says Bob Marley’s legacy remains relevant in the face of prevailing socio-economic challenges facing the majority of South Africans. Matula joined the world in observing 42 years of the global icon’s death. Marley, known as the defender of love, liberation, and unity, died at the age of 36 after a four-year battle with melanoma - a type of skin cancer on May 11, 1981. Hailed as one of the pioneers of […]

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Dr Nandipha’s bail bid postponed due to ‘new evidence’

Dr Nandipha Magudumana's bail application has been reserved for next week Tuesday, the same day her lover Thabo Bester is set to make his second court appearance. Magudumana's lawyer, advocate Frans Dlamini, told the court that they could not proceed with the application today due to alleged crucial evidence that has since surfaced. "Because of the importance of that particular information, she is also looking at the possibility of exploring other avenues of ventilating her rights outside this particular court," […]

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Lesufi aims to make GP SA’s sporting hub

Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, is on a mission to make his province the hub of South Africa's biggest sporting events. Gauteng will host this year's Nedbank Cup semi-final between Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune United at the Loftus Versveld Stadium in Tshwane on May 27. Over the past few years, Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, has been the preferred venue for most of the PSL cup finals. “Gauteng is ready to host big events, we have the facilities, you can choose […]

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Meyiwa Trial | ‘Questions evading’ Thwala returns to the hot seat

It's set to be another tough day for Senzo Meyiwa's friend, Mthokozisi Thwala, when he returns to the witness stand in the high court in Pretoria today. Yesterday, day five of his cross-examination in the Meyiwa murder trial ended with the defence accusing him of evading questions. Defence advocate, Charles Mnisi, had kicked off the session determined to poke holes in Thwala’s testimony. He went for the kill when the state witness struggled to elaborate on several details linked to […]

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#JusticeforAKA trends as the rapper’s fans mark three months since his passing

Fans of one of South Africa's leading rappers, Kiernan "AKA" Forbes, have taken to social media demanding justice for the slain musician. The call marks three months since AKA was killed in cold blood together with his friend, chef and entrepreneur Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane. The two were shot dead outside a restaurant in Durban while walking to their car. Despite Police Minister Bheki Cele's assertions in late February and early March that they had made significant progress in their investigation […]

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ANC hails Shakoane as PR genius as tributes pour in for the late Sundowns legend

South Africans continue to pay homage to the late former Mamelodi Sundowns Public Relations Officer, Alex Shakoane. In a statement, the ANC describes Shakoane as a PR genius who served as the voice and face of Sundowns for many years. The party also credits him for turning the club into a household name and a powerful brand. Goldfinger, as he was fondly known, was Sundowns’ Supporter Mobilising Manager at the time of his passing. The former policeman joined Sundowns during […]

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Some of de Ruyter’s corruption claims were misleading: Makwana

  Eskom board chairperson, Mpho Makwana has told Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) that some of Andre de Ruyter's corruption claims were misleading the public. Makwana is among the Eskom executives appearing before Scopa to give their account on the graft claims made by the power utility's former CEO. The board is appearing a day after the law enforcement agencies including the Hawks and the SIU had their time in Parliament.  Makwana says some of the claims made […]

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Numsa accuses Scaw Metals of exploitation, violating transformation laws

Metalworkers' union, Numsa, is accusing steel company, Scaw Metals, of exploiting Black workers. Numsa Ekurhuleni Secretary, Thembile Livi, made the damning claims in an exclusive interview with YNews. Livi also accused the company's CEO Doron Barnes of not adhering to the country's transformation laws. He alleges that the company's top management is actively trying to purge NUMSA members from the company. "The company is bashing our members, dismissing our shop stewards. If I can tell you now, ever since this […]

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