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Criminals must be shot and killed: Malema

Julius Malema says violent criminals who threaten law-enforcement officials must be shot and killed. The latest Stats SA figures show a spike in police killings, with 31 officers murdered between April and June. Eyeing the Union Buildings in Pretoria after the 2024 elections, the EFF leader says his party will…

6 Nov 2023 7AM 1 min

Julius Malema envisions ANC defeat as EFF gears up to govern nationally

“The ANC faces defeat in the2024 elections”, and if you believe it will survive the EFF leader says you need psychiatric observation. Julius Malema was speaking to the party’s “ground-forces” on Sunday. He said his party will constitute government in all provinces next year. The EFF commanded 10.80% of votes…

6 Nov 2023 1AM 2 min

“Bafana Bafana please make us proud like other children” — say Springbok supporters 

Supporters of the Springboks who attended the team's victory parade are pleading with Bafana Bafana to also make them proud. Bafana Bafana have yet to win an international tournament since their triumph in the Africa Cup of Nations 1996. Bafana Bafana reached the final two years later and finished third in…

3 Nov 2023 7AM 5 min

‘India loading,’ says Mama Joy Chauke

South African “superfan” Mama Joy says a trip to India is loading as the Proteas continue their quest to win the Cricket World Cup in India. She was part of the Springboks’ victory parade in Gauteng on Thursday. 

2 Nov 2023 3PM 1 min

‘The Proteas can do it’ says Springboks supporters at victory parade 

Hundreds of Springboks supporters filled the FNB Bank City precinct to get a glimpse of the World Champions as they paraded through the Johannesburg CBD on Thursday. With the Springboks winning the World Cup, most supporters now hope that the Proteas will also bring back the Cricket World Cup. The Proteas have…

2 Nov 2023 2PM 1 min

“Diversity is our strength in South Africa” — Siya Kolisi

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says diversity is South Africa's strength. He was speaking at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Thursday as part of the Springboks' victory parade. The Boks returned to South Africa from France on Tuesday after their historic win against the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup…

2 Nov 2023 4AM 1 min

MID-TERM BUDGET: Debt support relief for municipalities that owe Eskom, says finance minister 

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana says the government has introduced support to provide relief to municipalities that are in debt to Eskom. He was delivering his medium-term budget policy statement on Wednesday.In August electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said municipalities owed Eskom R63.2bn. Godongwana said the debt owed to the power utility up…

1 Nov 2023 9AM 2 min

We need a public protector, not a president's protector: Political parties on Gcaleka's appointment

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed advocate Kholeka Gcaleka as South Africa's fifth public protector. Political parties weigh in on the appointment of Gcaleka.

1 Nov 2023 7AM 3 min

Scores of South Africans show their support to the Springboks at the OR Tambo International Airport

Scores of South Africans clad in green and gold jerseys sang the Bokke songs to welcome the players at the airport. Taking pictures and videos, supporters sang to the loud music as they welcomed the players. The scenes resembled a united nation.

31 Oct 2023 9AM 1 min

Charge against fake doctor Matthew Lani withdrawn 

A charge against social media personality "Dr" Matthew Lani for impersonating a medical doctor has been withdrawn. Lani was due to appear at the Johannesburg magistrate's court on Tuesday. The 27-year-old was arrested after being apprehended by security personnel at the Helen Joseph Provincial Hospital on Sunday.

31 Oct 2023 9AM 4 min

‘We are making progress towards ending load-shedding’: Ramaphosa 

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government and Eskom are making progress towards ending load-shedding.Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Monday to reflect on the state of the country and to congratulate the Springboks on their win in the sporting arena. 

30 Oct 2023 4PM 1 min

Ramaphosa declares public holiday but only on December 15

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Monday evening and declared the December 15 2023 an official public holiday to celebrate the Springboks’ historic victory over the All Blacks on Saturday. This is a day before December 16, which is recognised as the Day of Reconciliation in South Africa. 

30 Oct 2023 3PM 3 min

Nightshift gone wrong for bogus doctor Matthew Lani

Bogus doctor Matthew Lani was apprehended on Sunday at Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg, where he pretended to be a qualified doctor. After being caught, Lani asked to go to the toilet — and was allegedly found trying to escape through the window.

30 Oct 2023 4AM 3 min

Zille wouldn’t greet me: Maimane on bad blood, claims top presidential spot

The leader of Build One SA, Mmusi Maimane, says Helen Zille is not on good terms with him and alleges bad treatment by the DA. Maimane said when he left the DA he was treated like a leper and the party was committed to building a minority party. Maimane resigned…

27 Oct 2023 4AM 3 min

Songezo Zibi 'flattered' by other parties using his party's slogan

Rise Mzansi national leader Songezo Zibi says he is flattered that other political parties are using the “2024 is our 1994" slogan ahead of next year's national and provincial elections. EFF members have been seen on social media using the slogan. Zibi says parties are resonating with Rise Mzansi's message. He was speaking…

26 Oct 2023 10AM 2 min

Tshwane and Ekurhuleni owe a combined R1.1bn, says Rand Water 

Rand Water CEO Sipho Mosai says one of the biggest challenges it faces is not being paid on time by municipalities who are their main customers. Two of the biggest debtors are the cities of Tshwane and Ekurhuleni who together allegedly owe the entity more than R1.1bn. Tshwane owes R690m and…

25 Oct 2023 8AM 4 min

2024 elections: what you need to know

The Electoral Commission of South Africa says it will need citizens to be ‘all hands on deck’ for the 2024 elections, and it is in ongoing talks with the president about an election date. IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo urged all South Africans to actively participate in the elections. The commission…

24 Oct 2023 7AM 4 min

'ANC resolution on Palestine and Isreal not lip service' — Nomvula Mokonyane

ANC members took to the streets of Pretoria on Friday to march in a show of solidarity with the people of Palestine. The ANC marched to the Israeli embassy. The party pledged support for the people of Palestine. Two days ago, hundreds of people were killed in a blast at a…

20 Oct 2023 8AM 2 min

NSFAS CEO contract to be terminated 

The board of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says suspended CEO Andile Nongogo will have an opportunity to tell board members why he should not be axed. This comes after an investigation into allegations of irregularities in the appointment of four direct payment service providers. Investigations by law firm…

18 Oct 2023 9AM 5 min

'Parliament fire could have been prevented' — Parliament secretary 

It has been a year since parliament commissioned an internal investigation into the fire that gutted buildings in the parliamentary precinct in Cape Town on January 2 2021 and burned for three days. Zandile Mafe is facing criminal charges related to the fire. On Wednesday parliament secretary Xolile George released the investigation…

18 Oct 2023 8AM 2 min