N3 protests: Motorists warned to avoid Van Reenen’s Pass
Motorists have been warned to avoid the N3 route along Van Reenen’s Pass due to violent protests. Here’s what you must know.
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Mahikeng hospital under fire for placing newborn babies in cardboard boxes
Mahikeng Hospital nurses allegedly resorted to using cardboard boxes as makeshift alternatives for the babies’ accommodation.
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Samantha ‘Just Sam’ Diaz: ‘American Idol’ winner filmed singing for cash in NY subway [video]
Samantha ‘Just Sam’ Diaz was filmed singing for cash in an NY subway, only three years after she won the ‘American Idol’.
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Watch: Prince Mashele blasted in fiery eNCA interview [video]
Prince Mashele insisted there was a loan agreement between himself and Herman Mashaba, and he currently owes the ActionSA leader the full R12.5 million.
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Edwin Sodi ‘Rooiwal’ scam resurfaces amid Hammanskraal cholera outbreak
In the midst of soaring outrage over the Hammanskraal cholera outbreak, Edwin Modi’s shoddy past with a water tender has resurfaced.
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Hammanskraal cholera outbreak: ANC levels blame squarely on DA
The Hammanskraal cholera outbreak has, thus far, claimed 15 lives and according to the ANC, the blame lies squarely with the DA.
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Carmelo Anthony retires from professional basketball after 19 seasons
While his retirement marks the end of an era, Carmelo Anthony’s legacy as a skilled athlete, influential figure, and ambassador for the sport will undoubtedly endure.
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Timothy Keller dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Timothy Keller’s family stated that he took his last breath while alone with his wife, who kissed him on the forehead.
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Stage 8 loadshedding likely this winter, Eskom warns
At Stage 8, Eskom will shave a minimum of 8 000MW off the grid by cutting off power for a cumulative period of 16 hours in a 32-hour cycle.
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Eskom refutes claims of imminent complete blackout
State power utility, Eskom, has moved to assure South Africans that there is no imminent collapse of the power grid.
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Watch: Disbarred Malesela Teffo invades Senzo Meyiwa trial [video]
Disbarred advocate Malesela Teffo disrupted proceedings at the Senzo Meyiwa trial, on Wednesday. claiming he was there to represent the interests of Sifiso Meyiwa and Orlando Pirates management.
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Ventersburg protests: Motorists warned to avoid this N1 route
This N1 route in Ventersburg, Free State, is a no-go zone following violent protests that broke out on Wednesday, 17 May 2023.
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CPUT riots: Nzimande blasts students for vandalising campus property
Dr Blade Nzimande blasted CPUT and UWC students for vandalising campus property during last week’s intense riots.
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Ramaphosa sets the record straight on Russia, South Africa relations
President Ramaphosa insisted South Africa’s neutral stance does not ‘favour Russia above other countries’. Here’s what else he said.
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A dangerous game? – SA army commander in Moscow for ‘combat readiness’ summit
A South African (SA) army commander Lt Gen Lawrence Mbatha is reportedly in Moscow, Russia, for a ‘combat readiness’ summit.
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‘Govt is handling this’ – DIRCO rep reacts to US claims about SA arming Russia
DIRCO’s Clayton Monyela insists the government is dealing with the US’ claims that South Africa armed Russia with ammo and weapons.
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Emalahleni electricity protests turn violent, disturb N4 traffic [video]
At the time of reporting, the N4 was closed to traffic on both sides and officers were redirecting drivers to alternative routes.
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WATCH LIVE: Electricity Minister delivers loadshedding update [video]
Electricity Minister Dr Ramokgopa will deliver an executive statement on Eskom’s Encergy Action Plan as well as an update on loadshedding.
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E. Jean Carroll reacts to Donald Trump ‘guilty’ verdict
In an interview on ‘Good Morning America,’ E. Jean Carroll said she felt ‘fantastic’ one day after the verdict against Donald Trump.
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Eskom power plants efficiency levels currently at 53%
The efficiency level of Eskom plants is sitting at 53% and the Eskom board has approved a strategy to improve installed capacity to 60%.
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SABC rubbishes car radio licence statement as hoax
SABC made it clear it has no plans to charge motorists an annual radio licence fee.
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Klaas de Jonge dies: Ramaphosa mourns Dutch anti-apartheid activist
Klaas de Jonge, a Dutch anti-apartheid activist, passed away on Friday, 5 May 2023, at the age of 85 following an extended illness.
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Prince Harry quietly exits coronation after tense royal reunion
Prince Harry was in and out of King Charles III’s coronation after a tense reunion with the Royal Family at Westminster Abbey.
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King Charles III coronation: Here’s everything you need to know
Here is everything you need to know about King Charles III’s coronation.
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Kabelo Gwamanda: Another Al-Jamah councillor becomes Joburg mayor
Another Al-Jamah party member, this time Kabelo Gwamanda, returned to the helm as mayor of Johannesburg.
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Putco bus schedule: Gauteng transport dept reveals plans for Friday, 5 May 2023
Putco plans to resume with its schedule for Friday, 5 May 2023, after securing short-term guarantees from the Gauteng Department of Transport.
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Here’s everything you must know about World Press Freedom Day
This year’s celebration of World Press Freedom Day is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the link between press freedom, freedom of expression, and other human rights.
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Here’s where to buy PRIME Hydration in South Africa
Despite the product’s high price tag in South Africa, PRIME is similar to most other sports drinks and is not particularly expensive in other markets, such as the United States
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Keyboard detectives link MaMkhize to Thabo Bester prison break
MaMkhize has suddenly popped up in the Thabo Bester chat, but here’s where the noise comes from.
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National truck strike: Traffic notices for Sunday, 30 April 2023
The national truck strike takes place on Sunday, 30 April 2023. Here are the latest traffic notices and roads to avoid.