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Bathabile Dlamini’s fate in the ANC lies in the hands of the top six, says Mashatile

The fate of perjury convicted ANC woman’s league president Bathabile Dlamini in the party lies in the hands of the party’s national officials led by party president Cyril Ramaphosa. ANC treasurer-general, Paul Mashatile on Monday announced that the party’s highest decision making body, the national executive committee (NEC), had resorted…

28 Mar 2022 10AM 1 min

Nando’s latest advert educate parents about gender identity

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on Nando’s latest advert educating parents about gender identity, new pronouns and the importance of diversity and inclusivity.

28 Mar 2022 5AM 1 min

“I am so happy my sister found justice,” said Pule’s sister

On Friday the Johannesburg high court found Ntuthuko Shoba guilty of the premeditated murder of his pregnant girlfriend Tshegofatso Pule. Pule was killed on June 4 2020 by convicted murder Muzikayise Malephane, who is serving a 20-year jail sentence. Shoba will be back in court for sentencing on May 10. 

25 Mar 2022 7AM 3 min

Energy and mineral resources minister Gwede Mantashe caught enjoying shut-eye time

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on Energy and mineral resources minister Gwede Mantashe caught apparently sleeping during a parliamentary sitting.

25 Mar 2022 4AM 1 min

Tito Mboweni’s call for a state bank gets tongues wagging

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary of Tito Mboweni calling for the creation of a state bank

25 Mar 2022 3AM 1 min

“To be appointed as the chief justice of the country is a special honour,” says Zondo

Acting chief justice Raymond Zondo on Thursday afternoon held a media briefing after his appointment as chief justice by President Cyril Ramaphosa this month. Zondo was asked questions about the position, which he said was a special honour. 

24 Mar 2022 12PM 5 min

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba and EFF weigh in on returning to court over R50m donation to Cuba

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba and EFF weighing in on the department of international relations and cooperation's (Dirco) decision to return to court to argue its case over a R50m donation to Cuba.

24 Mar 2022 5AM 1 min

Is it safe to take a Comair flight? 

It has been a bad few week for the air transport industry.21 March, the world watched in horror as China Eastern flight MU5735 plummeted out of the sky with none of the 132 people on board having been found alive. This right after a five-day air travel suspension, from 12…

23 Mar 2022 11AM 8 min

EFF accused of protecting drug dealers

The EFF was accused of "protecting drug dealers" after party members on Wednesday accompanied 59-year-old Victor Ramerafe, a former branch secretary, to open a criminal case against Operation Dudula frontman Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini over an alleged drug raid the group conducted at his home on Sunday.

23 Mar 2022 10AM 4 min

Wrap: No masks outdoors — scientists and political parties' views

Masks are no longer mandatory outdoors, as announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday. Renowned SA scientists Shabir Madhi and Salim Adbool-Karim support the scrapping of masks outdoors, and opposition parties have also had their say about the new regulations

23 Mar 2022 6AM 4 min

IEC launches voter registration at tertiary institutions

The Electoral Commission (IEC) on Tuesday launched a joint voter registration campaign with Wits University to encourage young people to cast their votes in future elections. The campaign will include other tertiary institutions throughout the country, to boost youth participation in the polls. The latest data by the IEC shows…

23 Mar 2022 6AM 1 min

Kulula offering refund options to passengers affected by Comair grounding

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on Kulula.com offering refund options to passangers affected by the five days Comair grounding.

23 Mar 2022 4AM 1 min

FULL ADDRESS | Masks no longer required in the outdoors, says Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday announced that masks were no longer necessary  in an outdoors setting. Addressing the nation, Ramaphosa said masks would still be required inside public transport, offices and malls but "not when we are walking in our streets or in an open space, exercising outdoors or jogging…

22 Mar 2022 2PM 16 min

‘I work for fuel only’ — E-hailing driver speaks out during strike  

Hundreds of e-hailing operators parked their vehicles on Tuesday when they embarked on a three-day strike as drivers called for their demands to be met, including the regulation of the industry by government. Drivers who convened in Pretoria marched to the department of trade and industry and the Union Buildings…

22 Mar 2022 11AM 6 min

UDM leader Bantu Holomisa defends public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on UDM leader Bantu Holomisa slamming ANC treasurer-general Paul Mashatile, following his remarks to public protector Busiswe Mkhwebane amid an investigation over President Cyril Ramaphosa's leaked audio.

22 Mar 2022 6AM 1 min

SA’s education equity gap and those aiming to bridge it

28 years into democracy and the SA education system still faces many issues including lack of and poor infrastructure, budget cuts, overcrowded classrooms, lack of learning material and resources etc. TimesLIVE looks at some members of civil society who have made it their mission to help redress some of these…

20 Mar 2022 4AM 20 min

Human rights: Some humans are more equal than others in SA

On March 21 1960 South African police gunned down unarmed anti-apartheid activists gathered in Sharpeville, near Johannesburg, who were protesting against the pass law system. The massacre led to the deaths of 69 people and at least 180 others were seriously wounded. This moment in our history marked a turning point…

18 Mar 2022 10AM 16 min

Clicks advert and racism: Black women won’t take it lying down, SAHRC told

On Friday the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) heard from women who took a Clicks advert to court. The witnesses told the SAHRC the advert is belittling. The case was dismissed by the Western Cape equality court last week.

18 Mar 2022 7AM 4 min

R350 social relief grant collection points extended to include Shoprite, Checkers, Usave and OK Foods

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on the Shoprite Group announcing that beneficiaries of the grant can now collect their payments at its 1,286 supermarkets across SA.

18 Mar 2022 6AM 1 min

Restrain from attacking foreigners, Holomisa tells SA citizens

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary of UDM leader Bantu Holomisa weighing in on anti-immigrant protests that have turned violent

18 Mar 2022 3AM 1 min