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Caught in the PhD qualification storm that saw much sought after Thabi Leoka sail from one board of companies to another, including being a panelist in the 18-team of economic advisors to President Cyril Ramaphosa, it is difficult to ascertain if what mattered most for her to clinch the post was reputed track record of practice in the field or possession of the assumed disputed certificate or both? Easy to […]

International Relations Minister, Naledi Pandor, says the countries of the world must closely consider what action will be taken against Israel if it fails to heed the International Court of Justice's ruling, ordering Tel Aviv to prevent acts of genocide in the Gaza Strip. On Friday, the UN top court found plausible evidence to suggest that Israel's action in the war-torn Palestinian territory could amount to genocide.In December, South Africa hauled […]

Some young people in Gauteng say they might not be able to have their say at the polls this year due to delays at the Home Affairs Department. They say they haven't been able to register to vote as a result of the hold-up. Mfundo Nhlanhla (30) says he lost his ID book over a month ago. The frustrated Mpumalanga local says due to slow action from the department - […]

Six Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MPs, including party leader, Julius Malema, Floyd Shivambu, Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, Sinawo Thambo and Vuyani Pambo have been suspended from Parliament.  The suspension will come into effect tomorrow and will last until the 29th of February. This means the EFF leaders will not be present at President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SONA) next week Thursday.  They have been found guilty of being […]

Home Affairs CFO, Gordon Hollamby, says granting indefinite refugee status to asylum seekers must be done away with. He says the majority of these applicants are not genuine refugees. His remarks come as government works to impose more stringent laws for foreign nationals who want South African citizenship. The Department of Home Affairs says it's concerned by undocumented foreign nationals who may be taking advantage of the country's lenient refugee […]

Bafana Bafana caused one of the greatest upsets when they dispatched the number 1 team on the continent, Morocco, to book a spot in the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations. Morocco, who went as favourites into this crucial match-up, failed to produce any goals against Bafana who won by two goals to nil courtesy of goals by Evidence Mokgopa and Teboho Mokoena. Hugo Broos kept the same starting […]

Political analyst, Professor Sam Koma, says it will be interesting to see how the Electoral Court will rule on the ANC's case to have the Umkhonto Wesizwe party deregistered. Yesterday, the governing party said the MK trademark belongs to the ANC and the newly formed party is trying to use its proud history of armed struggle against the apartheid regime to lend credibility to what is a blatantly counter-revolutionary agenda. […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he has nothing to hide in the burglary and robbery case of his Phala Phala farm in Limpopo. Ramaphosa maintains that the thousands of US dollars stolen from the farm in 2020 were proceeds from the sale of buffalos to Sudanese businessman, Hazim Musatafa. The President has been dominating the headlines after former spy boss, Arthur Fraser accused, him of using state resources to conceal the multi-million dollar theft. […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa says Bafana Bafana are going to win in their African Cup of Nations (Afcon) crucial match against Morocco, urging them to play their hearts out. Hugo Broos' side are set to face the Atlas Lions tonight, looking to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the tournament that has produced some shocks.   Video: Sports Ministry Although Morocco are the favourites to win, this year's tournament has […]