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  • Bail denied for Eastern Cape Sanco protest leaderBail denied for Eastern Cape Sanco protest leader
    Mziwebongo Burwana, the leader of the South African National Civic Organization (Sanco), faces opposition to his bail application, and the case has been postponed to April. He is one of the ringleaders of the ongoing protests that continue to plague the area over  issues that the community is unhappy about.… Read more »
  • Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi delivers on e-Toll promiseGauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi delivers on e-Toll promise
    The government has officially scrapped the controversial e-tolling system in Gauteng. This is according to a proclamation published in the government gazette and signed by transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga. To be switched off at midnight on April 11 2024 The much-maligned system is set to be switched off at midnight… Read more »
  • Nathaniel Julies murder: cross examination takes off, finallyNathaniel Julies murder: cross examination takes off, finally
    The four-year long wait for justice for the family of the Eldorado Park teenager who was gunned down by police is finally over as the case finally took off in court. One of the three accused ex-police officers, Caylene Whiteboy, took the stand. “I cried, I cried so much. The… Read more »
  • Ex-president Jacob Zuma barred from contesting electionsEx-president Jacob Zuma barred from contesting elections
    The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has upheld an objection against former president Jacob Zuma’s candidacy in the upcoming elections. This effectively bars him from contesting for a seat in Parliament due to his criminal record. Objection brought forward by own party IEC chairperson Mosotho Moepya announced on Thursday… Read more »
  • Cabinet steps back from SAA and Takatso deal investigationCabinet steps back from SAA and Takatso deal investigation
    The cabinet has opted to refrain from intervening in parliamentary investigations concerning the cancelled South African Airways (SAA) and Takatso deal. This decision was announced by Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, on Thursday. Minister Gordhan to oversee proceedings Ntshavheni emphasised that Public Enterprise Minister Pravin Gordhan was well within… Read more »
  • ‘Umkhokha’ telenovela releases soundtrack for series’ fans, viewers‘Umkhokha’ telenovela releases soundtrack for series’ fans, viewers
    The highly anticipated album comprising music from Umkhokha: The Curse, one of the most popular telenovelas in Mzansi, is set to be released. This comes in response to hundreds of requests from passionate series fans who have been begging for the show’s soundtrack. Record company confirms release The record company… Read more »
  • Xoki on why Hugo Broos had to reassure Bafana amid Tunisia linksXoki on why Hugo Broos had to reassure Bafana amid Tunisia links
    Orlando Pirates defender Tapelo Xoki has given a thumbs-up to Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos for being transparent with the team amid the Tunisia national team job links. Broos was reported by Tunisian media stating that the 71-year-old has agreed to succeed Jalal El Kadri as the Tunisian national team… Read more »
  • Arise SA accuses IEC of illegally removing it from voter ballot paperArise SA accuses IEC of illegally removing it from voter ballot paper
    Burgeoning political party led by tech doyen Mpho Dagada, Arise South Africa, has found itself embroiled in a contentious battle with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) over what it alleges to be an unjustified exclusion from the upcoming national and provincial elections ballot paper. Having embarked on a vigorous elections… Read more »
  • Charges withdrawn against soccer star Thamsanqa GabuzaCharges withdrawn against soccer star Thamsanqa Gabuza
    Former Bafana Bafana striker Thamsanqa Gabuza is a free man after charges against him were withdrawn for a malicious damage to property case. Gabuza appeared at the Alexandra magistrate’s court on Thursday for the sixth time on the same charge. Soccer star and complainant seem to have buried the hatchet… Read more »
  • KZN mayor’s, city manager’s rival bodyguards die in office shootingKZN mayor’s, city manager’s rival bodyguards die in office shooting
    Councillors and municipal officials had to run for cover as bodyguards attached to the City of uMhlathuze mayor and manager exchanged fire, leaving two dead in broad daylight. The two said to have had longstanding ‘beef’ Circumstances that led to the unlikely occurrence are still sketchy for now. However, sources… Read more »

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