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AfriForum accuses Zuma’s lawyers and Correctional Services of misinterpreting medical parole Act

Written by on 4 July 2022

Civic organisation, AriForum, has accused lawyers of former President Jacob Zuma and the Correctional Services Department of incorrectly reading and interpreting the Correctional Services Act. This is contained in papers before the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein. AfriForum, the Democratic Alliance, and the Helen Suzman Foundation are challenging the decision by former Correctional Services Commissioner, […]

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Tavern tragedy: Authorities clamp down on non-compliance

Written by on 4 July 2022

Officials from the Buffalo City Metro are conducting oversight visits at various taverns in Scenery Park. The goal is to check who is flouting by-laws and if tavern owners possess the necessary liquor trading licenses. The crackdown comes over a week after 21 teenagers tragically died at  Enyobeni tavern in East London. The tavern is […]

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LOAD SHEDDING STEALS JOBS, MAKES GAUTENG LESS COMPETITIVE: PARKS TAU

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Clement Manyathela speaks to Gauteng economic development MEC, Parks Tau about the impact of load shedding on the economic state of the province. Eskom’s continued power cuts continue to have a devastating effect on South Africa’s economy. This as some businesses have to stop operating resulting in the loss of jobs. This is also according […]

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ANC heads to court in defense of cadre deployment

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The ANC will oppose the DA’s court application to declare cadre deployment unconstitutional and unlawful. The DA says this move amounts to ‘open defiance’ of the Zondo Commission’s findings. The commission found that cadre deployment was unconstitutional and unlawful. The ANC will defend its cadre deployment policy – which has been branded unconstitutional and unlawful […]

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Those involved in the web of State Capture should be offered amnesty to come clean: Madonsela

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Former Public Protector Advocate Thuli Madonsela says that those involved in the web of state capture should be offered amnesty to come clean about their roles in wrongdoing to break the spiderweb. She also stated that she is concerned about what is happening at the State Security Agency, saying that if no one is cleaning the […]

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Sibanye Stillwater faces operation difficulties as Eskom continues to implement rolling blackouts

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Mining company Sibanye Stillwater says it has become extremely difficult to operate in an environment of perpetual  rolling blackouts. Eskom says it will continue to implement rolling blackouts at various stages throughout the week, depending on the recovery of the national grid following an unprotected strike at the power utility. Stage 4 was implemented until […]

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Banyana, Nigeria to renew rivalry

Written by on 4 July 2022

 Banyana  Banyana take on defending champions Nigeria in a match many dub the final before the final. The last time these two met, the Super Falcons reigned supreme. They were crowned queens of African football for a record 11th time. SA certainly has a score to settle, after coming so close to their first ever championship. […]

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