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3 dead in shootout between security guards and suspected robbers near Thembisa

Written by on 1 February 2023

Police said the shootout occurred before the R562 turnoff on the highway, after the guards chased a vehicle occupied by the suspects. Three people have been shot dead in a highway shootout between security guards and suspected robbers along the R21 near Thembisa on Wednesday morning, police confirmed. Police said the shootout occurred before the […]

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Fort Hare Vice-Chancellor decries widespread corruption at the institution

Written by on 1 February 2023

Professor Sakhela Buhlungu said a number of incidents were being investigated, including one of a bogus professor and inflated invoices. Fort Hare University Vice Chancellor (VC) Sakhela Buhlungu has lamented widespread corruption at the institution. Buhlungu said incidents of corruption ranged from his signature being forged to attempts to stop cases from being taken to […]

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Joburg mayor to help cut electricity of non-paying residents in Roodepoort

Written by on 1 February 2023

The operation, targeting residents, businesses, and government institutions that owe the city money, is part of the its revenue collection campaign. Newly elected Joburg mayor Thapelo Amad was expected to lead an electricity cut-off operation against non-paying residents in Roodepoort on Wednesday. Amad would be accompanied by City Power CEO Tshifularo Mashava. In January, City […]

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Winde slams govt’s lack of urgency in solving energy, agricultural crises

Written by on 30 January 2023

The Western Cape Premier said no response was received on his first letter, and that he would be writing to President Cyril Ramaphosa again. Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says he remains deeply concerned about national government’s continued lack of urgency and detailed action in response to the country’s energy crisis. Winde this past Friday […]

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Jacob Zuma corruption trial: Judge Koen recuses himself

Written by on 30 January 2023

His decision comes on the back of an announcement from Zuma’s legal team late last year that the former president plans on bringing another application for State Advocate Billy Downer’s removal. Pietermaritzburg High Court Judge Piet Koen is stepping aside from former president Jacob Zuma’s arms deal corruption case. Koen on Monday morning announced that […]

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Parliamentary inquiry into Public Protector’s fitness to hold office resumes

Written by on 30 January 2023

After months of witness testimony last year, it’s now the turn of suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane to call her witnesses. The inquiry into the Public Protector’s fitness to hold office was expected to resume on Monday. After months of witness testimony last year, it’s now the turn of suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane to […]

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Measles outbreak spreading faster, warns NICD

Written by on 27 January 2023

The NICD, along with the Health Department, first confirmed a measles outbreak after around 200 cases were recorded in December. The National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) has warned that the measles outbreak was spreading faster. It’s now in five provinces, with at least 406 confirmed cases. The NICD, along with the Health Department, first […]

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