Raila Odinga death in India casts spotlight on Kenya’s healthcare
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died in India at the age of 80.
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Minister Sisisi Tolashe alleged relationship with special adviser exposed
Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe is accused of having a romantic relationship with her special adviser Ngwako Kgatla, whom she allegedly shielded from disciplinary action.
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Watch: Five standout moments from Brown Mogotsi’s SABC News interview [video]
In a revealing sit-down with SABC News, North West businessman Brown Mogotsi addressed corruption allegations, tensions with ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, and his disputed party membership.
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ANC clears the air on Brown Mogotsi party membership
The ANC says Brown Mogotsi is no longer a member of the party after reports linked him to organised crime.
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Mandla Mandela: Nelson Mandela’s grandson kidnapped by Israeli forces
Mandla Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, has been seized by Israeli forces after they intercepted an aid flotilla headed to Gaza.
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French police probe Nathi Mthethwa’s cause of death as nation mourns ex-minister
South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, has died in Paris at 58, with French police probing the cause as tributes pour in.
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Political parties call for criminal prosecution in Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal
Political parties are demanding swift prosecutions after the Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal revealed that syndicates looted more than R2 billion meant for patient care.
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Patriotic Alliance to hold crunch talks with ANC over Kenny Kunene reinstatement
The Patriotic Alliance has warned it could collapse coalition governments if Kenny Kunene is not reinstated as Johannesburg’s transport MMC, with talks scheduled with the ANC on Tuesday.
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Who is Dumisani Khumalo? – SAPS crime intelligence boss testifies at Madlanga Commission [video]
Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo, head of SAPS Crime Intelligence, takes the stand at the Madlanga Commission.
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Mpumalanga adopts resolution to change Kruger National Park to Skukuza
The Mpumalanga legislature has adopted a resolution to rename the Kruger National Park to Skukuza, though the motion carries no legal weight and cannot enforce such a change.
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Suspended Kenny Kunene back in contention as Joburg’s next mayor
The Patriotic Alliance has named suspended deputy president Kenny Kunene as its mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, despite ongoing investigations into his ties with an alleged underworld figure.
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Tensions palpable in US amid clashes over Charlie Kirk assassination
The fallout from the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk continues, with the suspect refusing to cooperate, a vandal arrested at a memorial, and plans announced for a public tribute later this month.
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What we know about Tucker Carlson’s 9/11 documentary
Tucker Carlson has released a new 9/11 documentary questioning the official story of the September 11 attacks.
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Charlie Kirk dies: Cause of death, biography, career and achievements
Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, has died after being shot at a college event in Utah; he was 31.
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Moment Charlie Kirk was shot at college event caught on camera
Charlie Kirk, head of conservative group Turning Point USA, is in critical condition after being shot in the neck during a college event in Utah.
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Gen Z spills blood to change the course of history in Nepal
Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned after 22 people were killed in violent Nepal protests led by Gen Z demonstrators against corruption and censorship.
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World waits with baited breath ahead of Donald Trump’s surprise announcement
The White House has confirmed a Donald Trump announcement from the Oval Office tonight, sparking speculation about the President’s health and future.
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Lumka Oliphant’s New York spending spree lands her a comfy paid suspension
Social development spokesperson Lumka Oliphant has been suspended after the Sunday Times exposed the department’s R3 million New York trip.
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Neil de Beer dies: Cause of death, biography, career and achievements
United Independent Movement president and former Nelson Mandela advisor Neil de Beer has died.
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US appeals court declares Donald Trump tariffs illegal
A US appeals court has ruled that most tariffs imposed by Donald Trump are illegal, setting the stage for a possible Supreme Court battle over his trade policies.
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Who is Juliet Newell? – SABC anchor axed over fiery Dr Mamphela Ramphele interview
SABC News anchor Juliet Newell has been taken off air following backlash over her interview with Dr Mamphela Ramphele about the Palestinian genocide.
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Phone records link yet another police minister to Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala
Former Police Minister Bheki Cele has been linked to jailed businessman Vusi “Cat” Matlala through phone records.
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Bantu Holomisa silent amid backlash over Gagasi FM meltdown
Deputy Minister Bantu Holomisa sparked outrage after telling a caller and radio host to “go to hell” during a Gagasi FM broadcast.
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Gayton McKenzie lashes out at SAHRC in response to K-word saga
Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie has submitted his response to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) after old social media posts resurfaced in which he used the k-word.
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Patricia de Lille under fire for dissolving SA Tourism board
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has dissolved the SA Tourism board with immediate effect after finding its recent meeting unlawful, sparking backlash from civil groups.
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Gayton McKenzie refuses to apologise ahead of SAHRC deadline
Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has denied racism and hate speech allegations, saying he will not apologise as the SAHRC investigates his past social media posts.
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Who is Nicolle Wallace? – Trump blasts US anchor in Truth Social rant
Former US President Donald Trump lashed out at MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace in a Sunday morning Truth Social rant.
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‘Putin cannot be trusted’ – Zelenskyy’s latest comments after Putin-Trump talks
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, alongside Nordic Baltic Eight leaders, said Russia cannot be trusted after Trump met Putin in Alaska to negotiate an end to the deadly war.
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Donald Trump could end Russia-Ukraine war in Alaska: Here’s what’s at stake
Donald Trump made it clear he is in Alaska to save lives, ahead of a crucial meeting with Russian leader, Vladimir Putin.
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Gayton McKenzie issues public apology for old ‘racist’ posts
Gayton McKenzie has apologised for resurfaced social media posts containing racial slurs, as pressure mounts from opposition parties and a pending SAHRC probe.