204 The Democratic Alliance has announced 11 mayoral candidates for municipalities in the Western Cape ahead of the upcoming local government elections. One name was missing from the list though: Cape Town…
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Markus Jooste Death Questions Refuse to Go Away
186 More than two years after Markus Jooste’s reported death at Kwaaiwater in Hermanus, basic public questions remain unanswered. That vacuum has fuelled one of South Africa’s most persistent conspiracy theories around…
Here are the Joburg areas expected to be hit by water cuts until July
353 By Mapaballo Borotho Image: Adobe Stock Johannesburg residents have been warned to prepare for water cuts and low pressure as Rand Water and Eskom conduct critical maintenance from 29 May to…
Hill-Lewis Defends DA Salary Top-Ups
168 New DA federal leader Geordin Hill-Lewis says he sees no problem with the party paying salary “top-ups” to some senior members. Hill-Lewis was responding after a leaked report showed that several…
R12.3bn Water Boost for SA’s Struggling Municipalities
178 South Africa’s water crisis is getting a major funding push. Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has announced that R12.3 billion will be used to improve water infrastructure across the country….
Constitutional Court ruling rejects government control over doctors
153 THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT FORMS PART OF KAYA 959’S TERMS OF USE POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY TERM OF THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT, YOU MUST CEASE YOUR ACCESS OF THIS…
Ramaphosa Unaware Wanted Zimbabwean was Present
176 The Presidency says President Cyril Ramaphosa did not know that a person wanted by South African law enforcement was among those present during his recent visit to Zimbabwe. Presidency spokesperson Vincent…
Four Killed in Kuils River Gang Shooting
173 Four people have been killed and a seven-year-old child injured in a suspected gang-related shooting in Wesbank, Kuils River. The shooting happened on Saturday night in Strandveld Street. Police spokesperson Colonel…
Here’s how much you could pay for petrol and diesel in June
176By Mapaballo Borotho Image @Central News SA South African motorists may finally see some relief at the pumps in June after months of steep fuel price hikes. Mid-month data from the Central…
DA Moves to Scrap BEE Tender Rules
195 The DA is pushing ahead with a bill that could reshape how South Africa handles empowerment in state tenders. Its proposed Economic Inclusion for All Bill is set for a first…