Is the ‘national shutdown’ a hoax? – Here’s what we know
Ramblings of a national shutdown are rife on social media, but who’s behind it this time around?
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Zuma’s daughter gets backlash for calling Thuli Madonsela a monkey
Dudu Zuma-Sambudla may have crossed the line with this outrageous tweet to Thuli Madonsela.
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EFF’s Vuyani Pambo survives horror hijacking incident
The EFF leader was fortunate to emerge from the hijacking unscathed.
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Watch: ‘Shabby’ Boris Johnson meets Ramaphosa at G7 Summit [video]
Boris could not be bothered to maintain decorum at a bilateral meeting with Ramaphosa.
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‘This is my legacy’: Hlaudi tears into SABC News anchor in viral interview [video]
Hlaudi launched a scathing attack on Francis Herd in this wild interview.
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How to download the final state capture report
The final state capture report can be downloaded right here.
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This is how long it may take to pull off Gupta extradition
Extradition processes are complex and each one has its peculiar dynamics, depending on the country involved.
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Can the FBI really investigate Ramaphosa? – Here are the facts
Ramaphosa could be on the FBI’s radar, but in what capacity?
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Gayton McKenzie’s wild political promise: ‘We will turn Central Karoo into Dubai’
Is Gayton McKenzie’s vision for Central Karoo too ambitious?
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IEC officer sentenced for local govt election fraud
The official was this week sentenced at the Umlazi Regional Court, in Durban.
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Bheki Cele on Khayelitsha crime – ‘The youth of 1976 didn’t fight for crime to thrive’
The minister made the remarks at a crime summit held in one of Cape Town’s murder capitals.
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The quality of SA governance: Only 15.9% of municipalities received clean audits
The year saw only 41 of the 257 municipalities receive clean audits.
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South Africa absorbs R7.6bn World Bank loan for COVID-19 vaccine project
The loan will retroactively finance the procurement of 47 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, the government said.
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Here’s how SA politics reacted to Busisiwe Mkhwebane suspension
In what was a polarising political play, President Cyril Ramaphosa, shortly after concluding the chaotic 2022 budget vote, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office confirmed the suspension of Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane. SA politics react to Busisiwe Mkhwebane suspension Mkhwebane’s reputation as a Section 9 custodian hangs on a thread, pending the outcome of her Parliamentary
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2022 budget vote chaos: Thuli Madonsela wants EFF hecklers fined
Madonsela implored the Speaker to restore decorum in Parliament by fining MPs.
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National shutdown developments: Here’s everything we know
A poster has been doing the rounds calling on South Africans to stay at home and render all petrol stations inoperable.
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‘We will treat him like Zuma’ – Malema gives Ramaphosa the ultimate ultimatum
Julius Malema made it clear the time has come to give Ramaphosa the ‘Zuma treatment’.
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Gupta brothers arrested in Dubai: Will they be extradited to SA? – Here’s what we know
Atul and Rajesh Gupta have been captured, but Tony remains at large.
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Arthur Fraser wants Ramaphosa jailed – Here’s why
Arthur Fraser claims to have video evidence that supports his wild allegations.
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National shutdown against petrol price hike on the cards, EFF warns
The EFF wants the price of petrol reduce or its taking its frustrations to the streets.
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‘Cancel this thing’ – Ramaphosa pokes fun at Nathi Mthethwa’s flag blunder [video]
Cyril Ramaphosa was in tatters, in reaction to Nathi Mthethwa’s flag blunder.
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National flag project under review – Arts and Culture Dept confirms
The ministry did a u-turn after the public outcry.
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Mpho Moerane dies: Johannesburg loses third mayor in one year
Mpho Moerane is the third Johannesburg mayor to die in 10 months.
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Gupta-linked Iqbal Sharma back in court to defend assets
Iqbal Sharma’s properties in Sandton could be handed to the State if the court rules against him, on Friday.
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Who is Shireen Abu Akleh? – Al Jazeera reporter shot in Israeli raid [video]
Shireen Abu Akleh was murdered for exercising her human rights.
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2022 Australia federal elections: How to vote in South Africa
Voting may not be compulsory for Australians living in South Africa but here’s what you must know.
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AfriForum wants to bring back the apartheid flag – Here’s why
AfriForum claims the apartheid flag ban is not substantiated in the Constitution.
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‘Gatvol’ mob threatens shutdown on Cape Town tourism
The Cape Coloured Congress’ plans include displaying coffins at tourist hotspots.
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SA reacts to John Steenhuisen Ukraine visit
Steenhuisen sent himself on a ‘fact-finding’ mission in war-torn Ukraine.
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Watch: Sibanye protesters chase Ramaphosa away from May Day event [video]
The president’s nod to South Africa’s labour force ended in humiliation.