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Lesufi: Stop obsessing over hair

Written by on 31 May 2021

top obsessing over children’s hair. That’s the advice from Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi. This as parents and pupils demonstrated amid racial allegations at the Cornwall Hill College in Irene. Lesufi says policies at the school need to be reviewed. “My discussion with them was very clear, go back to the negotiation table, resolve all outstanding […]

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Bishop Israel Makamu out on R2000 bail

Written by on 27 May 2021

Police are now investigating the date of the recording which will form part of the evidence. Endless Hope Bible Church leader and TV presenter, Bishop Israel Makamu, was on Wednesday arrested for sexual assault. Makamu briefly appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court east of Johannesburg.     He was arrested after a complaint was […]

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President Nelson Mandela announces his intentions to promote national unity

Written by on 26 May 2021

Today in South African History  26 May 1994 South Africa’s first democratically elected president, Nelson Mandela announced that in order to promote national unity he was willing to bring into government political parties that were not part of the Government of National Unity (GNU). This was his part of nation building and reconciliation amongst political organisations.   […]

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Zuma pleads not guilty to all charges

Written by on 26 May 2021

 Former president Jacob Zuma has pleaded not guilty to corruption charges on Wednesday. Zuma and the French arms company Thales are accused of corruption, racketeering, and money laundering linked to the arms deal. Thales also pleaded not guilty to all charges. The former president has also applied for a special plea to have state prosecutor […]

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Sundowns promise to censure anti-Pitso mob

Written by on 24 May 2021

Upset Mosimane vows to reveal all in memoir Al Ahly SC coach Pitso Mosimane during the CAF Champions League Quarter Final, 2nd Leg match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly SC at Lucas Moripe Stadium. Image: Lefty Shivambu Mamelodi Sundowns have promised to investigate and take action after the behaviour of some of their supporters before […]

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Ramaphosa warns COVID-19 could eradicate Africa’s developmental gains

Written by on 24 May 2021

In his weekly letter to the nation on the eve of Africa Day, President Ramaphosa says Africa must become a thriving and prosperous continent. President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that many of Africa’s developmental gains may be reversed as the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic takes precedence over national priorities such poverty eradication. In his […]

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Phumzile van Damme’s resignation a surprise: Political analyst

Written by on 21 May 2021

Political analyst Dirk Coetzee says the timing of Democratic Alliance MP Phumzile van Damme’s resignation is surprising. Van Damme announced her resignation on Thursday but stressed that she will not be joining another political party. She was placed on special leave by the party last year November without consultation and she had several run-ins with […]

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ESKOM TABLES 1.5% WAGE INCREASE FOR WORKERS

Written by on 18 May 2021

The embattled power utility said the offer is conditional on labour representatives accepting amendments to some of the conditions of service.   These changes include transfer benefits, overtime pay rates and travel time. Wage talks with the National Union of Mineworkers, Numsa and Solidarity began earlier this month. The NUM and Numsa are demanding a […]

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Kenneth Meshoe talks on polyandry

Written by on 14 May 2021

Kenneth Meshoe, leader of the African Christian Democratic Party, spoke with eNCA’s Shahan Ramkissoon. Courtesy of #DStv403   JOHANNESBURG – Strong views are being expressed around the issue of polyandry. Among those opposed to the idea is Kenneth Meshoe, leader of the African Christian Democratic Party. Meshoe warns such a move would be destructive to society.   […]

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Suspended ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule files court papers challenging the step-aside resolution

Written by on 14 May 2021

The ANC said it would further discipline Ace Magashule if he did not apologise for trying to retaliate against Cyril Ramaphosa for his suspension. Suspended African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Ace Magashule has served Luthuli House with court papers challenging the constitutionality of the “step-aside” ANC  2017 Conference resolution and the ANC NEC decision that […]

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