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STARMER VOWS ACTION AFTER LONDON STABBINGS

Written by on 30 April 2026

LONDON- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged stronger measures to protect the Jewish community following the stabbing of two men in North London. Acknowledging growing fear among Jewish residents, he promised increased police presence in affected areas, tougher action against antisemitism, and new laws to counter threats linked to foreign states. The incident comes […]

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DA, EFF AND ACTIONSA WALK OUT OF EKURHULENI COUNCIL

Written by on 30 April 2026

GERMISTON- The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality council sitting in Germiston collapsed on Thursday after opposition parties the DA, EFF and ActionSA staged a walkout. The parties withdrew from the meeting because both Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza and Acting City Manager Tsholofelo Koopedi were not present. The council was expected to deliberate on ongoing court matters involving suspended […]

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J&J TALCUM CASE CLAIMANTS HIT 7,000

Written by on 30 April 2026

UNITED KINGDOM- major legal battle against Johnson & Johnson has expanded to 7,111 claimants, making it the largest product liability case in UK history. The case, currently before the High Court, centres on allegations that the company knowingly sold baby powder contaminated with asbestos. Claimants argue that J&J was aware of potential contamination risks as […]

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SHEBE MABURNA DENIED BAIL

Written by on 30 April 2026

POLOKWANE- Lekompo musician Lehlogonolo Chauke, popularly known as Shebe Maburna, has been denied bail by the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court. Chauke has been in custody since November 2025 and recently submitted a new bail application, arguing that there were new facts to consider after his initial request was rejected. His lawyer, Michael Khumalo, told the court […]

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COUNTRY HEADS TO THE POLLS IN NOVEMBER 2026

Written by on 30 April 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially proclaimed 4 November 2026 as the date for South Africa’s upcoming local government elections. The announcement confirms when voters across the country will head to the polls to elect new municipal leaders, setting the stage for political parties and independent candidates to begin full-scale campaigning. The declaration marks a key […]

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MADLANGA COMMISSION REJECTS MALATJI’S POSTPONEMENT

Written by on 30 April 2026

PRETORIA- The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has dismissed an application by suspended Tshwane Metro Police Department official Tshukudu Malatji to postpone his hearing. Malatji faces allegations including security tender corruption, failure to declare business interests, and wasteful expenditure. His legal representative, Sibusiso Nkosi, argued that the defence was not ready because key documents were only […]

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RAMAPHOSA CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Written by on 30 April 2026

BOKSBURG- President Cyril Ramaphosa Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the Extended President’s Coordinating Council meeting held at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre, describing the gathering as historic for including all mayors and municipal managers for the first time. He emphasized the importance of cooperative governance across national, provincial, and local spheres, stressing that government must operate […]

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SAUDI FUNDING FOR LIV GOLF TO END

Written by on 30 April 2026

NEW YORK- Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is set to stop financing LIV Golf after the 2026 season, according to US media reports, putting the future of the breakaway golf league in serious doubt. The tour, created in 2022 as a rival to the PGA Tour, has relied heavily on Saudi investment to attract top […]

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