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It’s all systems go ahead of the Opening of Parliament

  Law enforcement authorities say they are ready to tackle any possible disruptions ahead of the Opening of Parliament this evening. They say any threats or disorder will be dealt with decisively within the ambit of the law. All eyes are on the National Assembly today, where the President will deliver his Opening of Parliament address as the 7th administration settles into office. Ramaphosa will this evening take the nation into his […]

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UKZN lecturer urged to sue in defence of his reputation

Social media law specialist, Emma Sadleir, says UKZN lecturer and part time comedian, Mohammed Yacoob Vawda, can sue Independent Media for defamation of character following the media house's alleged expose. Earlier this week, ANC veteran Lindiwe Sisulu along with IOL's Iqbal Surve linked Vawda and two others, including a woman in the Presidency, to the controversial Goolam account, which is regarded by some as a disinformation and harassment tool. In […]

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Chelsea to probe Fernandez’s ‘racist’ chants

Football fans around the world are at loggerheads about what should happen to Chelsea and Argentina midfielder, Enzo Fernandez. This is after a video of him chanting a derogatory song about the France team was circulated on social media. He was with some of his Argentina team mates during the controversial moment which occurred after they beat Colombia in the Copa America final on Sunday. The controversy has caused a […]

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McKenzie willing to go to war for broadcast rights

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie, is urging Multichoice, eMedia, and the SABC to find common ground and come up with a solution to the ongoing impasse over the sub-licensing broadcast rights for sporting events. He's warned that failure to do so - the broadcaster risk going to war with his department. "It is wrong, the national team does not belong to Multichoice, or SABC, or eTV. It doesn't […]

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Fake sick notes could end your academic career: UJ

The University of Johannesburg has warned students against using fraudulent methods to evade exams and practicals. The institution recently expelled 50 students from studying at the institution for up to two years after they were found guilty of misconduct. Twenty-five of the students were expelled for fake sick notes, the other 25 was dismissed for several issues, including plagiarism, fake matric results and unauthorised notes. UJ's Registrar, Professor Bettine van […]

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Moerat to lead Boks in Bloem

Stormers lock, Salmaan Moerat, will captain the Springboks for the first time on Saturday in Bloemfontein when they take on Portugal in a one-off Test. Bok coach, Rassie Erasmus, rang the changes to the team that played against Ireland, with seven uncapped players named in the match-day 23 with Moerat, RG Snyman, Sacha Freinberg-Mngomezulu, and Kurt-Lee Arendse the only players in the team that featured in the Ireland series. The […]

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Insurance payout victim’s family says they never thought her employer would kill her

The family of 21-year-old Busiswa Nxumalo, who was allegedly killed for a R6 million insurance payout, says despite them never having met her employer, they thought she was safe, as she lived with her. Earlier today, nurse Sithembile Xulu, along with her co-accused gardener, Simon Mogale, appeared in the Lenasia Magistrates Court. Their case was, however, postponed to next week Monday after Xulu's lawyer reported sick. It’s alleged she took […]

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“It’s been a difficult time for us,” lament bereaved families

Families, friends and community members gathered at the Grace Bible church in Carltonville, in Gauteng, to pay their respects to the learners who died in the horrific scholar transport accident. The pictures of the learners were displayed during the memorial service, which evoked emotions from grieving families. It was sad scenes as scores of people gathered to support the families who are dealing with the losses of 11 young children. […]

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It’s better to deal with the EFF than the DA: Mapaila

SACP secretary-general, Solly Mapaila, says it's better to be irritated by the EFF in the Cabinet than neo-liberal forces like the DA. A visibly furious Mapaila lashed out at its alliance partner, accusing them of being sellouts in their formation of a Government of National Unity (GNU). Mapaila made the remarks at the Nehawu Political School yesterday. The SACP has always been vocal in rejecting a GNU governance structure that […]

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