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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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Gauteng police monitoring protest action along N14 highway

Written by on 27 January 2023

The protest action is apparently related to the removal of squatters around the Diepsloot township. Gauteng traffic police say that the protest action along the N14 highway between Krugersdorp and Pretoria is continuing for a second day. The protest action is apparently related to the removal of squatters around the Diepsloot township. Motorists have been […]

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Mafe, the alleged Parly arsonist, snubs pre-trial proceedings again

Written by on 27 January 2023

Zandile Mafe’s defence attorney, Luvuyo Godla, has told the court his client refused to leave his prison cell on Friday morning. Alleged Parliament arsonist, Zandile Mafe, has again snubbed pre-trial proceedings at the Western Cape High Court. Mafe’s defence attorney, Luvuyo Godla, has told the court his client refused to leave his prison cell on […]

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Ekurhuleni ANC, EFF, say budding partnership would put people first

Written by on 27 January 2023

After a fallout between them in 2022, the parties seem to have made up because of their shared constituency, which they say the DA-led multiparty coalition neglected. The African National Congress (ANC) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Ekurhuleni said that they were ready to form a partnership that would put the people first. […]

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CoCT plans to shield Capetonians from power cuts within 3 years – Mayor

Written by on 27 January 2023

The metro’s three-phase IPP plan would provide protection for Capetonians from the first four stages of load shedding in the next three years. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said that the City of Cape Town hoped to completely shield Capetonians from power cuts over time. On Thursday, he outlined the metro’s three-phase independent power producer (IPP) plan […]

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