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Ramaphosa instructs energy crisis committee to fast-track energy plan

Written by on 13 January 2023

During his first presidential briefing for the year on Thursday, Magwenya said the president remained seized with finding a sustainable solution to the current energy crisis. President Cyril Ramaphosa has demanded the national energy crisis committee work with more urgency and speed to implement the national energy plan as a means to end load shedding. […]

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Kenya’s Supreme Court upholds Ruto’s presidential victory

Written by on 5 September 2022

Kenya’s President-elect William Ruto addresses a news conference at his official residence in Karen district of Nairobi. Kenya’s Supreme Court on Monday upheld the August 9 election of William Ruto as President in a unanimous decision, Chief Justice Martha Koome said, throwing out a petition brought by opposition leader Raila Odinga. “This is a unanimous decision of […]

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SPRINGBOKS RING 8 CHANGES FOR AUSTRALIA TEST

Written by on 30 August 2022

The fleet-footed Damian Willemse will start at flyhalf and Canan Moodie will make his international debut after Handre Pollard, Lukhanyo Am and Pieter-Steph du Toit were ruled out due to knee injuries while Elton Jantjies also misses out on selection after injuring his hand. The Springboks have made a staggering eight changes to their starting […]

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ANC LIKELY TO WIN 2024 ELECTIONS, SAYS ANALYST

Written by on 29 August 2022

The governing party has suffered several setbacks recently, including a dismal performance at the 2021 local government elections. Independent elections analyst Dawie Scholtz believes the African National Congress (ANC) may still have a shot at winning the 2024 general elections. The governing party has suffered several setbacks recently, including a dismal performance at the 2021 […]

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STATE CAPTURE WHISTLEBLOWER, EX-MP VYTJIE MENTOR PASSES AWAY AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Written by on 23 August 2022

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has confirmed to Eyewitness News that Mentor died in the early hours of Tuesday morning. ActionSA member and former MP, Vytie Mentor, has passed away following a long illness. The 58-year-old was hospitalised for several months prior to her passing. “She had heart problems. The other details, we as ActionSA, left […]

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North West ANC NEC, newly-elected provincial officials served with court papers

Written by on 22 August 2022

North West ANC NEC and the newly-elected provincial officials have been served with court papers. Party Provincial Secretary Louis Diremelo has confirmed that they have been served with court papers by a group of aggrieved party members in the province. The group intends to challenge the outcome of the ninth provincial conference which was held in […]

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PARLIAMENTARY CAUCUS, APPOINTS GWARUBE AS NEW CHIEF WHIP

Written by on 18 August 2022

Siviwe Gwarube, who served as deputy chief whip until Thursday, is also the party’s former national spokesperson. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has made a number of changes to its parliamentary caucus, including the appointment of Siviwe Gwarube as the official opposition’s new chief whip. Gwarube, who served as deputy chief whip until Thursday, is also […]

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Gauteng deputy speaker Mhlakaza-Manamela in court for allegedly assaulting pregnant cop

Written by on 18 August 2022

 Deputy speaker in the Gauteng legislature Nomvuyo Mhlakaza-Manamela is due to appear before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on charges of assault and crimen injuria today. The wife of Deputy Minister of Higher Education Buti Manamela is accused of attacking Sergeant Lizzy Mojapelo who was pregnant at the time. Mojapelo is represented by AfriForum’s Private Prosecution […]

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