Ian McIntosh dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Ian McIntosh had been diagnosed with cancer and passed away in a hospital in Umhlanga, Durban, on the morning of Wednesday, 5 April 2023.
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Zimbabwe govt vows to crack down on ‘gold mafia’
Zimbabwe’s government says it takes the allegations “very seriously” and will investigate the matter thoroughly.
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Eskom PFMA exemption and national state of disaster reversed
Eskom has lost its PFMA exemption and its status as a national state of disaster.
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ICC arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin: A king-size dilemma for South Africa
The issue could come to a head in August when South Africa hosts the 15th summit of the BRICS bloc in Durban.
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What does Trump’s indictment mean for his political future – and the strength of US democracy?
The indictment of former US President Donald Trump on criminal charges has been a possibility since the start of his presidency – arguably.
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Ramaphosa asked to speak out on Uganda’s homophobic law
About 100 members of the LGBT community marched to Parliament, against Uganda’s homophobic law.
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Fact check: Ramaphosa ‘family meeting’ clip is a hoax [video]
Internet trolls used deepfake technology to clone Ramaphosa in this hoax ‘family meeting’.
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Here’s how much land Lesotho would own if it ‘reclaimed’ parts of South Africa
Ts’epo Lipholo insists Lesotho has the right to reclaim more than 200 000km² of South Africa’s land. Here’s why.
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Thabo Mbeki attacks President Ramaphosa in scathing letter
Thabo Mbeki called out the ANC’s hypocrisy in protecting Ramaphosa the same way Jacob Zuma was shielded.
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Municipalities owe Eskom more than R56.3bn in unpaid bulk electricity debt
By the end of 2022, municipalities owed Eskom some R56.3 billion for unpaid bulk electricity supply – a figure that is said to be growing.
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De Lille: Tottenham Hotspur sponsorship unlawful and invalid
Tourism Minster Patricia de Lille says legal counsel advised that the proposed Tottenham Hotspur sponsorship is unlawful and invalid.
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Dr Nandipha resumes business amid Thabo Bester speculation
Dr Nandipha disabled the comments of her first post since she was ‘outted’ in the Thabo Bester saga.
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Mesut Ozil career statistics after announcing retirement
Mesut Özil bows out of professional football with a stellar career. Here’s a look at his overall statistics.
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Electricity minister applies ‘bottom-up’ approach to fixing Eskom
Electricity Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, believes that Eskom employees are the heart of resolving the ongoing energy crisis.
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Nhlanhla Lux survives alleged home bombing [video]
Nhlanhla Lux claims the EFF are behind the alleged bombing of his Soweto house.
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EFF national shutdown kicks off with chaos in Braamfontein [video]
Braamfontein was lit with violence between protesters and public order police in the wee hours of Monday.
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Putin ICC arrest warrant: Here’s why Moscow believes the warrant is ‘meaningless’
The Kremlin dismissed the ICC’s arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin. Here’s why.
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EFF national shutdown: Bheki Cele warns protestors police will ‘uphold the law’
Bheki Cele said those who break the law will be arrested.
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Ramaphosa on EFF national shutdown: ‘Anarchy and disorder will not be allowed’
President Ramaphosa emphasised that although the right to protest is guaranteed in the Constitution, it does not allow for the rights of others to be infringed.
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EFF national shutdown: SANTACO reveals taxi plans for Monday, 20 March 2023
SANTACO will not join the EFF national shutdown. Here’s what you need to know.
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EFF national shutdown: Malema to hold talks with taxi industry
Malema confirmed he will hold talks with SANTACO, sparking fears of the taxi industry’s involvement in the national shutdown.
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GIZZU portable power stations recalled: Here’s what you must know
The GIZZU portable power stations are being recalled following reports of fire hazards. Here’s what you must know.
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EF ultimatum to businesses: ‘Close shop or get looted on national shutdown’
The EFF has warned businesses to remain closed on Monday, 20 March 2023, ‘to avoid the looting.’
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Here’s why Ramaphosa was cleared from ‘Phala Phala’ scandal
Ramaphosa was vindicated by the public protector but more questions remain in the ‘Phala Phala’ saga.
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Durban school transport overturns with 27 pupils on board
When the bakkie skidded off-road and toppled over, the driver ignored the injured children and fled the scene on foot.
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Treasury reacts to S&P’s action to downgrade SA’s credit rating outlook
According to S&P, economic growth in South Africa is facing increasing pressure from infrastructure constraints, particularly loadshedding.
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Ramaphosa Q&A: Work underway to implement Economic Recovery Plan
President Ramaphosa was responding to questions by Members of Parliament on Thursday in Cape Town.
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2023 Wits shutdown: NSFAS intervenes in student accommodation crisis
This follows countrywide protests by students at various institutions of higher learning against a new accommodation cap of R45 000 per annum.
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Four deaths linked to Nehawu hospital strike action, Phaahla says
Preliminary figures show that four people are believed to have lost their lives ‘in a manner that could be directly attributed to the Nehawu strike’.
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Watch: President Ramaphosa caught checking out Minister Chikunga [video]
Ramaphosa was caught 4K stealing a gaze at Sindisiwe Chikunga as she walked up the podium to be sworn in as a new minister.