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First KZN woman premier announced as ANC assures Zikalala was not pushed out

After the resignation of KZN premier Sihle Zikalala on Friday, the province announced Nomusa Dube-Ncube as its first ever woman premier on Monday. The party said the appointment reflected the ANC's belief in and commitment to gender equality.

8 Aug 2022 6AM 3 min

Kagiso residents block roads as police act to calm protest over zama zamas

Anger over the recent Krugersdorp mass rape by alleged illegal miners led to residents of Kagiso on the West Rand taking to the streets on Thursday morning, vowing to shut down zama-zama camps in the area.

4 Aug 2022 9AM 1 min

TL;DR: What you said about SA’s crime pandemic

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on what you had to say about claims ‘SA is infested by crime from head to toe’

4 Aug 2022 2AM 1 min

TL;DR: Mayor says ‘external forces’ are taking advantage in Thembisa

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on mayor Tania Campbell’s reaction to Thembisa unrest

3 Aug 2022 2AM 1 min

Look up for a job: 'There's no work stress, if you're not scared of heights'

A lunch box, two-litre bottle of water and safety gear are all Clarence Moshoane needs to start his day — though he could remain in the sky until sundown. It’s a Monday morning in Parktown, Johannesburg, when we speak to the 38-year-old to get a bird’s-eye view of his uplifting…

2 Aug 2022 9AM 1 min

TL;DR: Cele slammed over ‘empty promises’ and ‘grandstanding’

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on the DA’s criticism of police minister Bheki Cele.

2 Aug 2022 3AM 1 min

Makhura condemns violent service delivery protest in Tembisa

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has strongly condemned acts of violence and lawlessness demonstrated by residents of Hospital View, Tembisa during ongoing service delivery protests where two people have been killed. The residents, who are protesting over tariff increases and basic services amongst other things, have torched several buildings in the…

1 Aug 2022 10AM 1 min

‘No stone to be left unturned,’ say police after gang rapes

The country's top law enforcement officials gathered on Monday to reveal their plan to fight crime. Police assured South Africans the 84 suspects arrested in Gauteng after the gang rapes of eight women will be brought to book. National police commissioner Fannie Masemola and police minister Bheki Cele addressed the…

1 Aug 2022 6AM 3 min

TL;DR: ANC’s Pule Mabe responds to protest over unpaid salaries

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on the ANC’s response to staff protests over unpaid salaries.

1 Aug 2022 3AM 1 min

ANC retains step-aside rule

The ANC has “overwhelmingly” chosen to retain the step-aside provision, which calls for those facing criminal charges to step aside from their positions or be suspended. This was announced by party president Cyril Ramaphosa during his closing address on the final day of the ANC's sixth national policy conference on…

31 Jul 2022 11AM 4 min

'Streets are calling, we’re going to shut down SA to a standstill': Malema

The red berets celebrated their ninth anniversary in Mangaung, Free State. EFF leader Julius Malema used the celebrations to lament crime and the economic and leadership crises. Malema said “gangster” President Cyril Ramaphosa’s days in office are numbered. “The nose will be pulled from that office.”

30 Jul 2022 11AM 4 min

‘The ANC today is at its weakest and most vulnerable': Ramaphosa

Addressing the ANC's 6th National Policy Conference, its president Cyril Ramaphosa talked about the state of the party. He also touched on what needed to emerge from the conference. Top of the list was the fundamental renewal of the ANC movement. 

29 Jul 2022 11AM 5 min

How a racy Afrikaans series landed on Netflix

A giant stroke of serendipity – a script abandoned for nine years, the availability of a Hollywood star and a determined trio’s passionate pitch to Netflix - has led to a racy Afrikaans skop-skiet-en-donder series filmed in Pretoria making it onto the American streaming service. Next month Netflix will premier…

29 Jul 2022 6AM 5 min

What are you waiting for? Apologise to Mkhwebane, Mpofu tells witness

Dali Mpofu, acting for Busisiwe Mkhwebane, has asked a witness in her impeachment inquiry to apologise to the suspended public protector for "belittling" her. Sphelo Samuel has echoed claims by a former senior investigator in the public protector's office that Mkhwebane did not want adverse findings made against politicians. He…

28 Jul 2022 11AM 4 min

ANC is not running a cash-in-transit heist, says Pule Mabe

ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe's explanation as to why the ruling party can’t guarantee its staff will be paid on time has been met with mixed reactions, with some calling it irresponsible.  Speaking to SABC News at the ANC's gala dinner on Wednesday ahead of the party's national policy conference, Mabe…

28 Jul 2022 6AM 1 min

HR files and computers targeted in Arena Holdings HQ burglary

Four armed men forced their way into the Arena Holdings head office in Johannesburg on Wednesday night. They held up the front gate and reception security at gunpoint. “They then proceeded to the second floor where they took two computers, before going to the first floor where they forced open…

28 Jul 2022 6AM 2 min

TL;DR: Thuli Madonsela’s take on the basic income grant dilemma

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on the basic income grant debate.

28 Jul 2022 1AM 1 min

Eskom welcomes announcement by President Ramaphosa

Eskom welcomes the announcement of further reforms and is in full support of measures announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday to address the long-running electricity crisis. These reforms will go a long way towards easing the power generation constraints the country has been grappling with for some 14 years…

27 Jul 2022 4AM 1 min

Phala Phala probe can’t stop Mkhwebane’s suspension, DA argues in court

Suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane seems to have more forces battling against her. The DA has laid down the reasons Mkhwebane’s probe into Farmgate allegations can’t stop President Cyril Ramaphosa from “doing his job”. The party has also expressed discontent with the public protector for “using taxpayers’ money” to fight…

26 Jul 2022 9AM 3 min

Mthethwa promises Banyana equal pay after Wafcon win

Minister of sports, arts and culture Nathi Mthethwa promised equal pay for all women's sports teams including Banyana Banyana. This follows their first-ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) final victory at the weekend in Morocco. Mthethwa, along with SA Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan, addressed the issue of…

26 Jul 2022 8AM 4 min