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‘If blood must be spilt, then so be it’

The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union's (MCU), Musa Khalifa, says if blood must be spilt, then so be it. The union has once again rejected claims that its affiliates are holding their colleagues hostage underground Gold One Mine in Springs, Ekurhuleni. The more than 500 workers have been underground since Sunday, with the mine management, relatives of some of the miners and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) alleging […]

todayOctober 25, 2023 140

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Malema urged to apologise to East London magistrate

Civil society group, Judges Matter, has called on EFF leader Julius Malema to apologise to Magistrate Twanet Olivier over his utterances in East London last week. Addressing his supporters outside the East London Magistrates' Court, the leader of the red berets slammed the magistrate as incompetent. Olivier dismissed Malema's Section 174 application for discharge in his Mdantsane firearm case. He stands accused alongside his bodyguard, Adriaan Snyman, of discharging an […]

todayOctober 24, 2023 177

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Springboks await World Rugby’s decision on Mbonambi

  The Springboks are awaiting the outcome of World Rugby’s investigation into an incident whether Springboks hooker, Bongi Mbonambi, did use a 'racial slur' against an English player on Saturday, during their semi-final match. England's Tom Curry has alleged that the 32-year-old Mbonambi made racist remarks in the first half of the nail-biting game that saw the Boks clinching a 16-15 victory. “World Rugby takes all allegations of discriminatory behaviour […]

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Malema vows to arm Hamas fighters in Palestine

EFF leader, Julius Malema, has pledged his support for Hamas- led resistance in Palestine. He says should the EFF come into power in 2024, the party will not only arm Hamas, but also remove the Israeli embassy. Members of the red berets picketed outside the Israeli Consulate on Monday, in solidarity with Palestinians. More than 5 000 people have lost their lives, so far, as tensions continue to flare in […]

todayOctober 24, 2023 268

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month | What you need to know

As the world observes Cybersecurity Awareness Month, author Shaun Fuchs has reiterated the importance of teaching young people how to protect themselves while navigating the online space. According to experts, cybercrime is currently one of the most prevalent forms of crime that is used globally, and criminals have found ways to deceive and to trap their victims online for benefits such as money. Speaking to YNews, Fuchs, who is the […]

todayOctober 23, 2023 83

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Lights will be on 24 hours a day: Ramokgopa

Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says they are working hard to ensure consistent power in the country. Ramokgopa briefed the nation on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan today. The plan was introduced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in July last year in a bid to deal with load shedding and to ensure energy security for the country in the future. The Minister's commitment to ending the crisis at Eskom comes […]

todayOctober 23, 2023 258

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Boks edge England, claim final spot

The final of Rugby World Cup 2023 has been confirmed with three-time champions New Zealand to play three-time and defending champions, South Africa, at Stade de France in Saint-Denis on Saturday, 28 October. One of the two nations will become the first to lift the Webb Ellis Cup four times. New Zealand previously won in 1987, 2011 and 2015, and South Africa in 1995, 2007 and 2019. The Springboks edged […]

todayOctober 23, 2023 111

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Soshanguve alleged space muffin vendors denied bail

The three young men from Soshanguve linked to the drugging of more than 90 pupils have been denied bail and the matter has been postponed for further investigations. The trio made a brief appearance before the Soshanguve Magistrates' Court on Friday. Amukelani Nyalunga (19), Ofentse Maluleka (29) and Katlego Matlala (21) face more than 40 counts of attempted murder. At least 90 pupils from Pulamadibogo Primary School were hospitalised in […]

todayOctober 22, 2023 188 1

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Government moves to ensure eggs and chicken supply for festive season

  As the festive season nears, the Department of Agriculture says it is working to ensure that there is no shortage of poultry products in the country. This as the deadly Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continues to wreak havoc in the poultry industry, leading to over seven million chickens being culled. Minister Thoko Didiza says she has decided to allow the import of poultry products into the country amid […]

todayOctober 20, 2023 209 1

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Will Gcaleka uphold her constitutional mandate without prejudice?

Political analyst, Dr Sam Koma says it remains to be seen whether advocate Kholeka Gcaleka will be able to uphold her constitutional mandate without fear or prejudice.   Gcaleka is well on her way to becoming the youngest public protector in the country's history after 244 Members of Parliament (MPs) endorsed her for the position, while 12 of them voted against the motion.   Gcaleka, who awaits the appointment of […]

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