Trevor Noah gets standing ovation at White House Correspondence Dinner [video]
The comedian roasted the world’s most powerful leader.
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Advocate Teffo: Three things to know about Senzo Meyiwa defence lawyer
Advocate Malesela Teffo may be a target at SAPS. Here’s why.
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KZN floods: Every cent to be audited in real time, Ramaphosa warns
The President said this when he addressed a joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces on Tuesday.
Events
Freedom Day national address: How to watch live [video]
President Ramaphosa will ‘consolidate South Africa’s gains’ at this year’s Freedom Day national address.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town reacts to Debbie Schafer resignation
Debbie Schafer’s resignation received mixed reaction.
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Helen Zille goes on rant after ‘Langa poor people’ comments
Helen Zille strongly believes the Western Cape has the best poor people in South Africa.
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DA’s ‘blaxodus’ continues: Mbali Ntuli resigns from the ‘Blues’
Mbali Ntuli cautiously hinted at the reason behind her resignation from the DA.
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South Africa extends national state of disaster to April 2022
The national state of disaster will be extended for another month.
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Jacob Zuma chimes in on Ukraine war with support for Putin
According to Zuma, Russia and Putin are justified in their assault on Ukraine’s sovereignty.
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Ukraine war: Google, YouTube down in Ukraine – report
As tensions escalate in the Ukraine war, state-affiliated media outlet Russia Today reported that Google services, including YouTube, are inaccessible to users in the country. Google, YouTube reportedly down in Ukraine Latest reports coming from Russia’s attacks on Ukraine indicate President Vladimir Putin’s forces were still advancing towards assuming control of key cities the neighbouring
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Gwede Mantashe speaks out on Bosasa scandal
The minister received security upgrades on his Boksburg home, a gesture funded by Boss’s former executive.
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Multichoice faces backlash for censoring ‘Russia Today’
Russia Today has been banned indefinitely, Multichoice confirmed, drawing ire from many of its customers.
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‘I Stand With Putin’ viral trend sparks outrage
Vladimir Putin has surfaced as a hero to some on social media.
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Russia attacks Ukraine: Here are the latest updates [video]
Here are the latest updates on Russia’s attacks on Ukraine.
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Five things to know about why Russia might invade Ukraine – and why the US is involved
Putin has issued various security demands to the U.S. before he draws his military forces back.
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Here’s why Canada sparked outrage on social media
Canada invoked the Emergencies Act to put an end to trucker-led COVID-19 protests.
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FULL SPEECH: Cyril Ramaphosa delivers SONA 2022
Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his SONA 2022 speech at the Cape Town City Hall.
Lifestyle
JSC starts consultation on sex work decriminalisation
Consultations begin on Wednesday, 9 February.
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City of Tshwane lauded for disconnecting debtors water and electricity
The City of Tshwane is in hot pursuit of its debtors and no one is exempt.
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‘In charge’ Ramaphosa pressured to fire Lindiwe Sisulu
Calls are growing within the NEC for Ramaphosa to boot Lindiwe Sisulu from government.
Crime
Zandile Mafe latest news: Cellphone records could lead to more arrests
The State wants to examine Mafe’s cellphone records to determine if dark forces were involved in the Parliament fire.
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Wesbank, Toyota FS hauled to Competition Tribunal for ‘dividing the market’
The Competition Commission accused Wesbank and Toyota FS’ of “collusive conduct.”
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South Africa calls for release of Myanmar political leaders
South Africa has since called on the release of all political leaders and the “cessation” of violence and a return to the rule of law.
Crime
Ramaphosa updated these laws to strengthen GBV cases
Ramaphosa approved the amendment of the Criminal Law and these other laws.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town City Hall officially recognised as South Africa’s parliament
The Cape Town City Hall will host SONA in February 2022.
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Central Energy Fund: Exec appointments ruled as legal
The CEF board said the AG’s report is confirmation that the three appointments were made within the law.
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Amathole councillor: Minister Dlamini-Zuma condemns attack [video]
The Minister also called for law enforcement agencies to investigate this incident.
Lifestyle
Home Affairs is reviewing South Africa immigration laws – Here’s why
Government is reviewing the Refugee Act, the Citizenship Act and the Immigration Act.
Crime
SIU launches probe into Telkom corruption
According to the corruption busting unit, the investigation will cover a 16-year period.