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Nkandla: ANC's strategy could cost them votes
Political analyst Daniel Silke says the ANC has taken a big gamble in holding onto President Jacob Zuma, especially ahead of the local government elections. Silke's comment comes after Zuma addressed the nation last night following the Constitutional Court's damning judgment regarding the Nkandla debacle earlier this week. The court…
Bloemfontein Kinderkoor voer "flash mob" uit in Mimosa Mall
Besoekers aan Mimosa Mall in Bloemfontein is laat gistermiddag met die strelende stemme van die Bloemfontein Kinderkoor gegroet, toe die koor aan 'n sogenaamde "flash mob" deelgeneem het. Ongeveer twintig lede van die Kinderkoor het 'n onverwagse vertoning van die Koos Kombuis-treffer, Lisa se klavier, in die restaurant-gedeelte van die…
No individual, including Zuma, is above the ANC: Mantashe
ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe says nobody, including President Jacob Zuma, is above the party. Mantashe answered a question about Zuma being above the organisation and having cost the party voters during a media briefing at the party’s headquarters following Zuma's live television address regarding the Nkandla saga. Mantashe said…
Opposition parties dismiss Zuma's Nkandla apology
The Democratic Alliance (DA)'s chief whip in Parliament, John Steenhuisen says President Jacob Zuma and the ANC have misjudged the mood of the nation. Steenhuisen feels South Africans are angry at the way in the which Zuma and the ruling party have handled the Nkandla matter following the Constitutional Court's…
ANC het Zuma se verskoning eenparig aanvaar
Die ANC se sekretaris-generaal sê die party se topses-leierskap het eenparig besluit om president Jacob Zuma se verskoning oor die Nkandla-debakel te aanvaar. Gwede Mantashe het dit bevestig by 'n mediakonferensie in Pretoria gisteraand nadat Zuma in 'n regstreekse toespraak om verskoning gevra het. Hy het ná die president se…
Sydney Soundy – Landbank
Commercial Development Banking Executive Manager, Sydney Soundy, says carry over debt cases would be subject to the Landbank being able to take the debt over from the farmer’s current financier.
Brangus torch in Northern Cape
The Brangus SA Torch of Hope will be at various points in the Northern Cape next week.
DA eis dat koppe rol na Nkandla-uitspraak
Die DA het die koppe van beide die president en die speaker van die Nasionale Vergadering geëis ná gister se Grondwethofuitspraak oor die Nkandla-saak. Die DA het vandag by 'n mediakonferensie in Johannesburg gesê die party het reeds 'n vergadering met leiers van opposisiepartye gereël en het beklemtoon dat hy…
R31 between Kuruman and Hotazel closed due to protests
Northern Cape police are monitoring the situation on the R31 between Kuruman and Hotazel after protesters have barricaded the road since early this morning. Police spokesperson, Olebogeng Tawana, says vehicles including delivery trucks from the local mines do not have access to the road about 25km from Kuruman towards Hotazel…
Speculation rife of an extended ANC meeting following Nkandla ruling
Speculation is rife of an extended ANC meeting, taking place at Luthuli House in Johannesburg today. ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe was seen arriving at the ANC headquarters earlier this morning, together with various other high placed members within the alliance. Mantashe yesterday confirmed that the ruling party would meet…
Booysen case set for trial
The case against the embattled KwaZulu Natal Hawks head Johan Booysen and 27 others has been set down for trial. Khatija Nxedlana reports that the members of the now disbanded Cato Manor Serious and Violent Crimes Unit made a brief appearance at the Durban High this morning on charges of…
Shadrack Moephudi – not a single event
Agricultural Research Council CEO Shadrack Moephuli says the third Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development next week is about more than just the event itself.
Jack Armour – photos not allowed
Free State Agriculture’s Jack Armour explains that Stats SA confirmed to him the photographic function on the electronic data capturing device used for the Community Survey 2016 has been disabled and fieldworkers are not supposed to take photos.
Shadrack Moephudi – key to eradicating hunger
Agricultural Research Council CEO Shadrack Moephuli explains that agri food research and innovation systems hold the key to eradicating hunger, malnutrition and poverty.
Super Over - 1 April
The hosts are out! The underdogs, the West Indies sent India packing last night in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup. The Calypso Boys silenced the capacity crowd at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai last night with a seven wicket win over India.
Tough times ahead for SA consumers
Economists said in these circumstances the SA Reserve Bank (SARB) will have to look at a further hike in the repo rate. André Grobler have spoken with a few economists about the situation…
DA gaan begin met proses om Zuma in 'n staat van beskuldiging te plaas
Die DA gaan begin met die proses om President Jacob Zuma in 'n staat van beskuldiging te plaas. Die party se James Selfe se komentaar volg nadat die Grondwethof bepaal het dat Zuma se versuim om te voldoen aan die Openbare Beskermer se Nkandla-aanbevelings is strydig met sy verantwoordelikheid om…
Nkandla-uitspraak: Zuma, Nasionale Vergadering het Grondwet geskend
Hoofregter Mogoeng Mogoeng sê president Jacob Zuma en die Nasionale Vergadering het die Grondwet geskend toe hulle versuim het om die bevindings van die Openbare Beskermer, soos uiteengesit in haar Nkandla-verslag, toe te pas. Mogoeng het namens 'n volbank van 11 regters uitspraak in die grondwethof gelewer oor die magte…
Super Over - 31 March
England has thrashed the Black Caps of New Zealand by 7 wickets to secure their spot in the final of the ICC World Twenty20, while this afternoon it will be David versus Goliath when India face the West Indies. Who will prevail, Virat Kohli or Chris Gayle?
Sars "rogue unit": Hawks mum on Gordhan statement
The Hawks are remaining mum on whether they've received answers from Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan on the alleged Sars rogue unit. Gordhan has released a statement saying he has responded to the questions the Hawks sent him regarding his involvement in the setting up the unit. Gordhan said he was…