533 The DA wants Premier Panyaza Lesufi to devolve national policing powers to the provincial level to address crime. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng is laying the blame for the province’s…
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South Africa’s foreign relations ‘robust’, says Lamola
409 Lamola says South Africa’s foreign relations remain resilient, with progress in G20 talks and continued engagement with the US and African conflicts. Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola says…
Respected journalist Tshidi Madia passes away after short illness
562 Respected journalist Tshidi Madia passes away after a short illness Katlego Sekhu Image: Supplied Tshidi Madia, a respected journalist, passed away this morning after a short illness and hospitalisation, her family…
ANCYL president slams illegal foreign nationals who ‘burden’ public hospitals
487 Foreign nationals on the continent come to South Africa for different reasons, including economic opportunities. The president of the ANC Youth League (ANCYL), Collen Malatji, has made some controversial statements about…
‘Let’s fix the basics of Jozi’ – Helen Zille eyes Joburg mayoral race
373 The DA will field mayoral candidates across Gauteng, with Helen Zille expected to spearhead the Joburg campaign for stable governance. The DA has targeted Gauteng’s misfiring cities and towns for a…
Mpumalanga police dismiss false social media claims about teen’s murder
454 Mpumalanga police dismiss false social media claims about teen’s murder Mapaballo Borotho Image @supplied Mpumalanga police have dismissed social media rumours alleging that Thembi Mantwa Shakoane stabbed a 17-year-old boy and…
ANC intervenes in the cold war for Kenny Kunene’s position
428 Joburg mayor Dada Morero has not appointed anyone to occupy the position of MMC for Transport. Thursday marks one month since PA deputy president Kenny Kunene resigned as MMC for Transport…
Former ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe and his six co-accused case postponed
461 Former ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe and his six co-accused case postponed Zuko Komisa Former ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe and six co-accused have had their corruption case postponed to 18 February at…
Court battle looms over Netflix series on Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana
519 Court battle looms over Netflix series on Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana Mapaballo Borotho image: supplied Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana have filed an urgent court application to stop Netflix from…
‘Fake process’: MK Party and EFF fume over Madlanga commission delay
401 Justice minister Mmamoloko Kubayi delayed the start of the Madlanga Commission, angering political parties. uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party and the EFF have lashed out at the executive for the delaying of…