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Wrong forum: Raise that in parliament, not here, candidate tells Malema

EFF leader Julius Malema asked judge Elias Matojane, who ruled former president Jacob Zuma’s parole unlawful, how society would benefit if an 80 year old man was incarcerated. 

4 Oct 2022 12PM 5 min

Loadshedding and its role in expanding the 'dark' places in our minds 

According to the data gathered by University of Johannesburg's (UJ) Gross National Happiness Index, a somber mood has gripped the nation.  UJ developed the first real-time Gross National Happiness Index, making use of Big Data to track the sentiments of South African’s. Index founder associate prof Talita Greyling, says the…

4 Oct 2022 9AM 10 min

Best time to buy property? When interest rates are up

With the recent repo rate hike, homeowners have to pay extra towards their loans but an expert says when economic times are tough it is the best time to buy property. Economist at Investec Lara Hodes explains the repo rate, while FNB property market analyst John Loos explains the relationship…

3 Oct 2022 10AM 5 min

Sama emphasises need to "protect the most vulnerable" from loadshedding

Calls have been growing for healthcare facilities to be exempt from load-shedding as SA continues to face rolling blackouts. The load-shedding has affected the provision of healthcare and has hit patients and hospital personnel. Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa of the SA Medical Association, speaking on this, says in times of crisis…

30 Sep 2022 10AM 6 min

'A lifesaving investment': Phaahla on health facilities load-shedding exemption

Health minister Joe Phaahla briefed the media on Friday on the impact of load-shedding on healthcare facilities, including hospitals. He said they are in talks with stakeholders on load-shedding exemptions and progress has been made in some hospitals. These include hospitals in major cities and tertiary hospitals. The minister also…

30 Sep 2022 6AM 6 min

CRI7: Acting public protector finds Ramaphosa did not violate ethics code

Acting public protector Kholeka Gcaleka is satisfied President Cyril Ramaphosa’s leaked comments did not violate provisions in the executive code of ethics.

30 Sep 2022 5AM 3 min

Ramaphosa explains Phala Phala foreign cash

For the first time President Cyril Ramaphosa has provided some context in the theft of foreign currency from his game farm Phala Phala. He explained where the money came from, but he’s in the dark on why a case number was not provided. Phala Phala came into the spotlight after…

29 Sep 2022 10AM 6 min

Malema claims he pushed  "white supremacy" after assault acquittal  

EFF leader Julius Malema and MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi were found not guilty and acquitted of an assault charge in the Randburg magistrate's court on Thursday. The court found the pair, who were charged with assaulting police officer Lt-Col Johannes Venter at the funeral of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in 2018, had no intention…

29 Sep 2022 8AM 3 min

ANC KZN’s preferred top 6 national leadership list snubs Ramaphosa

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has announced its preferred candidates for the party’s top position, and appealed for Cyril Ramaphosa to be respected as long as he is president, or until December 16. The party will hold its 55th national elective conference from December 15 to 20 at Nasrec, Johannesburg. The…

27 Sep 2022 5AM 3 min

‘Big nose’ got R1bn from ‘white people’ to be president, Malema on Ramaphosa

EFF leader Julius Malema has made scathing accusations about President Cyril Ramaphosa. Malema claimed Ramaphosa received R1bn from “white people” to be president, and alleged Eskom planned to completely turn off electricity in the country. Malema reiterated that Ramaphosa must vacate office as things “have worsened” under his leadership. The…

26 Sep 2022 9AM 4 min

School principal found dead

A school principal from Brits in the North West was found dead on Sunday in Ga-Rankuwa, near Pretoria.

26 Sep 2022 4AM 1 min

‘Scapegoating’ Magashule: case is delay tactic to prevent him contesting in ANC

Suspended ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule says the asbestos corruption case is a tactic to prevent him contesting ANC positions in December. But Prof Ongama Mtimka says though he may be disadvantaged, he has not been a strong force in the ANC, which has a right to protect itself from people…

23 Sep 2022 8AM 3 min

‘I think he misjudged the situation’: owner of truck in Pongola crash  

The owner of the truck involved in last week’s horrific Pongola crash, Sabelo Perry Masinga, told TimesLIVE his driver may have misjudged the situation. Masinga said the camera in the cabin of the truck which faces the driver was blocked so they could not see what the driver, 28-year-old Sibusiso…

23 Sep 2022 5AM 6 min

SA cannot afford Eskom's plans, encouraging the purchase of power at any cost

“It can never be feasible to keep the lights on at all cost, because there is a limit to the cost that you will be able to bare," says independent economic and energy analyst Tshepo Kgadima.  While unpacking Eskom's recently announced, power purchase programme strategies aimed at securing 1000MW to…

23 Sep 2022 4AM 14 min

Phala Phala panellists’ integrity unquestionable, says Mapisa-Nqakula

Speaker of parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is confident her panel candidates for the Phala Phala probe are fit for the job but conceded it was unfortunate that one of the trio's questioned objectivity was missed by her parliament team.

22 Sep 2022 8AM 4 min

TL;DR: Social media users have a meltdown over R19k Apple Watch

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on all the fuss around Apple Watch Ultra’s release in SA.

22 Sep 2022 3AM 1 min

Blame can't be laid at Eskom's doorstep, when political agenda's got us here

"The current Eskom - working as best as it can- isn't even managing to improve the standard of the existing machines," says Associate at the Electricity Systems Research Group of UCT, Hilton Trollip.  Worsening power cuts forced President Cyril Ramaphosa to cut short his overseas tour to deal with troubles…

22 Sep 2022 1AM 14 min

Mpofu wants ‘biased and unfit’ chairperson in impeachment inquiry to be recused

Advocate Dali Mpofu applied for the chairperson of  suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s impeachment inquiry to step aside as he is “unfit” for the role. Mpofu alleged Qubudile Dyantyi is biased, bullies him and Mkhwebane and has pre-judged the proceedings. He also complained about the chairperson’s “most embarrassing chairpersonship” when…

21 Sep 2022 8AM 4 min

Crime is a nightmare in Eldorado Park, say helpless residents

Eldorado Park residents are living in fear. There have been at least 13 murders in three weeks, allegedly due to drug territory wars. Community activist Chenelle George says crime in the area is out of control and residents have camped outside the police station since Monday last week as they…

20 Sep 2022 9AM 3 min

Police, prison officials demand 10% salary increase

Demands for an increase commensurate with the rising cost of living and interventions to address the safety of law enforcement officials prompted a march on the Union Buildings on Tuesday by the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru). Popcru members have rejected the government's 3% wage increase offer, saying…

20 Sep 2022 8AM 3 min