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No loadshedding for the rest of winter, says minister

Electricity and Energy minister, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says no load-shedding is expected for the rest of the winter season, due to the recent improvements to the national grid. Ramokgopa addressed the media in Tshwane today, providing an update on grid performance and progress in stabilising the power supply. The minister has credited the return to service of Kusile Unit 6 and Medupi Unit 4, for the consistent power supply this winter. He says the system is stable enough to feed […]

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Ouaddou understands supporters’ frustrations

Orlando Pirates coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, says he understands the frustrations of the club's supporters following their back-to-back losses in the new Betway Premiership campaign. Pirates are 14th on the log with zero points after losing 2-1 to Ouaddou’s former club, Marumo Gallants, on Tuesday night at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein. The Bucaneers also lost 1-0 to Sekhukhune United this past Saturday, in their league opener, at the Orlando Stadium. "When you come to such a big institution, […]

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Society needs to actively fight to eliminate racism: Experts

Diversity, Culture, and Change Consultant, Bongani Tshabalala, says racism and sexism may never be fully eradicated, however he is hopeful that progress can be achieved through education. His comments come in response to backlash surrounding Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie, after old posts from his X account resurfaced, showing him using racial slurs, between 2011 and 2017. The posts have sparked widespread criticism, with growing calls for his removal from office. McKenzie has since accepted responsibility for […]

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SETA board appointment process will be transparent, says Manamela

Newly appointed Higher Education and Training Minister, Buti Manamela, says the process of appointing chairpersons to the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) boards will be transparent. Manamela today outlined his vision for the department following the dismissal of his predecessor, Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane. Nkabane was axed in July, following the fallout over the controversial SETA board appointments, which cast a cloud over her leadership. Manamela emphasized his commitment to transparency, confirming that nominations for eligible board chairpersons have been […]

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Eldorado Park father faces more charges in child murder case

  The 32-year-old Eldorado Park man accused of physically and sexually assaulting his four-year-old daughter faces additional charges, bringing the total to five. The father was arrested last Wednesday, after police found the child in a backyard shack with severe head injuries, bruises, and a swollen eye. The child subsequently died of her injuries in hospital. The father now faces five charges including murder, rape, compelled rape, child abuse and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He appeared […]

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Kaze upbeat ahead of Polokwane test

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach, Cedric Kaze, says the squad is in high spirits ahead of their first home league fixture of the season against Polokwane City on Wednesday night. Amakhosi are particularly upbeat after they got their season off to a perfect start after defeating Stellenbosch 2-0 in Cape Town on Sunday. New signings Ethan Chislett and Paseka Mako are available for selection, following clearance to register as a local player and recovery from injury respectively, while Bafana Bafana winger […]

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Pharoe Park residents left stranded after evictions

  Residents of Pharoe Park in Germiston say they were not notified about the evictions carried out earlier today. Approximately 450 families have been left stranded after being evicted from low-cost government flats they had occupied for years. Authorities allege the tenants were occupying the buildings illegally and had consistently refused to pay rent. According to the Ekurhuleni municipality, several eviction notices and warnings had been issued over time, but residents reportedly ignored them. Tensions flared following the evictions, with […]

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Operation Dudula vows to continue disruptions at health facilities

Operation Dudula has defended its actions of blocking undocumented foreign nationals from accessing public health facilities, insisting that there is nothing illegal about their operations. This follows the release of three of the group's members, who were arrested last week for allegedly intimidating patients at the Lillian Ngoyi Clinic in Soweto. The women appeared at the Orlando Magistrates’ Court today and were released on a warning. It’s alleged the trio stormed the clinic’s maternity ward, demanding identity documents from patients. […]

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Erasmus names strong squad to face Wallabies

Springbok head coach, Rassie Erasmus, has named a strong matchday 23 for South Africa’s Rugby Championship opener against Australia at Ellis Park on Saturday. The Boks are aiming for a fifth consecutive win over the Wallabies, having beaten them twice in Australia last season and once each in 2022 and 2023. Eben Etzebeth will extend his record as South Africa’s most capped player to 134 Tests. Erasmus has opted for a back three of Aphelele Fassi, Kurt-Lee Arendse, and Edwill […]

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