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Tshwane mayor, city manager could face jail time if they fail to provide services at Tshwane Fresh Produce Market

On Sunday, the Gauteng High Court handed down an order finding the Tshwane Municipality guilty of contempt of court. he mayor and city manager of the Tshwane Municipality could face one month in prison, should they fail to comply with a court judgment ordering the capital to provide services at the Tshwane Fresh Produce Market. On Sunday, the Gauteng High Court handed down an order finding the Tshwane Municipality guilty […]

12/08/2025

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Higher Education Minister vows to be transparent in the latest SETA board nominations

Manamela said the post-school sector is fragmented, underperforming and out of step with the economy’s needs, while the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and SETAs remain under pressure. Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela has promised more transparency in the latest round of Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) board nominations. It’s the first time he’s addressed the media since taking over from Nobuhle Nkabane, who was fired over controversial […]

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Parolee (41) denied bail after impersonataing former Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya

Thabo Theletsane was re-arrested earlier this year and charged with fraud and impersonating a police official. A 41-year-old parolee has been denied bail by the Hatfield Magistrates Court in a case of impersonating former Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya. Thabo Theletsane was re-arrested earlier this year and charged with fraud and impersonating a police official. It’s alleged that in October 2024, while on parole for another fraud matter, Theletsane contacted a […]

11/08/2025 2

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MK Party seeks legal advice on appointment of ANC allies who have access to SEOs

This follows the appointment of former ANC MP Richard Dyantyi and Ahmed Kathrada Foundation executive director Neeshan Balton to the RAF’s interim board. The official opposition MK Party said it’s seeking legal advice on what it calls the continued appointment of people close the African National Congress (ANC) to the boards of some of the country’s public entities. In the latest board appointments at the Road Accident Fund (RAF), the […]

11/08/2025 2

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McKenzie says political motives behind social media post attacks

Political parties have lodged various complaints against McKenzie since he announced he planned to sue podcasters who made derogatory remarks about coloured people. Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie said the backlash he’s attracted over racially-charged social media posts is part of a political campaign against him in the run-up to next year’s local government elections. He’s singled out the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and ActionSA as feeling threatened by […]

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Activists welcomes court decision dismissing application by teacher accused of child sexual abuse

The Wynberg Regional Court rejected Iain Wares' Section 174 application brought by his lawyer Ben Mathewson last week. The Women and Men Against Child Abuse has welcomed a court decision dismissing an application by a former Cape Town teacher accused of child sexual abuse to be acquitted of charges against him. The Wynberg Regional Court rejected Iain Wares' Section 174 application brought by his lawyer Ben Mathewson last week. Mathewson […]

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SASSA disqualifies 69 grant beneficiaries after review to detect additional income

In a statement, SASSA said 700 out of the 1,200 identified individuals came forward for reviews in the North West this week. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has disqualified 69 people in Mahikeng, in the North West, from receiving grants after reviews revealed they have additional income. In a statement, SASSA said 700 out of the 1,200 identified individuals came forward for reviews in the province this week. […]

07/08/2025 1

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Limpopo transport dept calls on motorists to be cautious after hailstorms causes 2 car crashes

The Department of Transport in Limpopo is alerting motorists travelling on the busy route to be vigilant and drive with caution. Two car crashes have occurred on the N1 between Mokopane and Polokwane due to slippery roads caused by a hailstorm. The Department of Transport in Limpopo is alerting motorists travelling on the busy route to be vigilant and drive with caution. Cold weather conditions have resulted in showers in […]

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EFF makes request for free venue to carry out Madlanga commission

The commission, set to begin this month, will investigate explosive allegations by KwaZulu- Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi implicating among other top officials, now- suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have written a letter to the Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, calling for cheaper venue options for the Judicial Commission of Inquiry that will probe corruption and political interference within the criminal justice system. The commission, […]

07/08/2025 1

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McKenzie on Kunene: ‘I know he’s innocent, but he must be investigated’

Kenny Kunene has since resigned as a Joburg City councillor and replaced with PA newcomer, Liam Jacobs. Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie said, although he believes his suspended deputy, Kenny Kunene, to be innocent of any connection to murder-accused Katiso Molefe, he has to be investigated. The party was due to sign off on an investigation with a yet-to-be-named law firm on Thursday, to investigate the circumstances of Kunene’s […]

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