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Ramaphosa says SA stands for ‘dialogue, mediation and negotiations' amid Russia and Ukraine war 

President Cyril Ramaphosa answered questions in the National Assembly on Thursday. Among them were expected questions on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, to which Ramaphosa answered that SA's stance was for dialogue, mediation and negotiations. He was also asked questions on the economic affects the war would have on SA.  

17 Mar 2022 12PM 6 min

Commission for Gender Equality on ideal advertising representation 

The SA Human Right Commission inquiry into racial discrimination in the advertising industry continued on Thursday. Jamela Robertson, CEO of the Commission for Gender Equality outlined the kind of representation that would help achieve desirable results for society, focusing on gender and race.

17 Mar 2022 10AM 3 min

UDM leader Bantu Holomisa says extension of the national state of disaster is an abuse of power

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on UDM leader Bantu Holomisa says extension of the national state of disaster is an abuse of power and that his party plans on opposing it.

17 Mar 2022 5AM 1 min

Bylaws for licensing spaza shops should be enforced whether you're South African or not, says Motsoaledi

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on Home affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi saying by-laws on licensing of spaza shops in SA should be enforced without fear or favour.

16 Mar 2022 5AM 1 min

MPs share different views on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine  

The National Assembly's debate on the affect of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Sa’s economy saw a heated discussions among MPs during the sitting. Various points were brought up including the president's stance on the invasion and the long-term affect of the war on developing nations such as SA.

15 Mar 2022 12PM 5 min

Sahpra in talks with Pfizer & FDA about leaked report

The SA Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra)  said it is engaging with Pfizer about the report regarding vaccine side-effects that made the rounds last week. #VaccineSideEffects trended on social media last week after a “leaked” document detailing adverse health events experienced by people after receiving the Pfizer vaccine. The regulator…

15 Mar 2022 8AM 4 min

FlySafair defends its hefty price surge

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on FlySafair defending its R3k single flight tickets from Johannesburg to Cape Town amid Comair’s grounding

15 Mar 2022 5AM 1 min

Herman Mashaba condemns killing of University of Limpopo Prof Saber Tayob

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba called for the arrest of the killers of the University of Limpopo lecturer Prof Mohamed Saber Tayob, saying they should be apprehended before they get a chance to kill someone else. ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba says the killers of Limpopo University lecturer Mohamed Tayob should be…

15 Mar 2022 5AM 1 min

Ndlozi to SAHRC: 'Impose R50bn fines for racism in advertising'

EFF head of political education Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi appeared at the South African Human Rights Commission’s national inquiry into racism and discrimination in the advertising sector. Ndlozi gave detailed accounts of racism within the sector, including in expenditure and ownership.

14 Mar 2022 1PM 6 min

Why masks are unnecessary outdoors and 'foolish' regulations you're adhering to — Madhi

The National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) is expected to meet on Monday. On the agenda includes the scrapping of wearing masks in outdoor areas. Speaking to TimesLIVE before the NCCC meeting, Wits professor of vaccinology Shabir Madhi said some Covid-19 rules serve very little value and motivates why there is…

14 Mar 2022 9AM 6 min

Everyone who got vaccinated with one shot of J&J can now get two boosters

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on the health department announcing vaccine booster changes for people who got vaccinated with one shot of J&J.

14 Mar 2022 4AM 1 min

Thousands sign DA petition calling for Ramaphosa to cut ‘deadbeat ministers’

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary of a petition calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire underperforming ministers from his cabinet.

14 Mar 2022 4AM 1 min

Raymond Zondo named SA's new Chief Justice

Raymond Zondo will ascend to the Chief Justice position after he was appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday. Zondo was interviewed for the position along with Constitutional Court justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, Gauteng judge president Dunstan Mlambo and president of the Supreme Court of Appeal justice Mandisa Maya. All candidates…

11 Mar 2022 6AM 1 min

Government must spend to improve SA's economy, even if it means borrowing - analyst 

Duma Gqubule with the Centre for Economic Development and Transformation discussed this year's national budget as a guest on Eusebius on TimesLIVE. He argued that the government's projection of an economic growth rate below 2% over the next few years will result in greater levels of unemployment which, in turn,…

11 Mar 2022 5AM 5 min

DA proposing that undocumented foreigners in SA should be given amnesty

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on DA proposing that undocumented foreigners in SA should be given amnesty to both leave, re-enter or apply for visas in the country.

11 Mar 2022 4AM 1 min

SA students studying in Ukraine arrive home

Ten SA students who are studying in Ukraine arrived at OR Tambo international Airport in Johannesburg on Thursday. They fled Ukraine, now in its third week of war with Russia. The students, their families and the department of international relations and co-operation spoke to journalists at the airport.

10 Mar 2022 9AM 4 min

What is stage 6 load-shedding and how can it affect you?

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10 Mar 2022 1AM 1 min

These are the top 16 jobs skills needed in SA right now: Blade Nzimande

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary of higher education Blade Nzimande speaking about the key job skills needed in SA right now.

9 Mar 2022 4AM 1 min

Load-shedding could go up to stage 6 this week, says Eskom

Eskom provided an update on Wednesday morning on the system challenges it is facing. The power utility implemented stage 4 load-shedding from 9am on Wednesday until 5am on Friday. Load-shedding will then be lowered to stage 2 until Monday morning, if all goes according to plan. Eskom COO Jan Oberholzer…

9 Mar 2022 4AM 3 min

SA weighs in on claims Chippa Mpengesi could run for Safa presidency

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary of claims Chippa United owner Chippa Mpengesi could run challenge Danny Jordaan for the safa presidency

9 Mar 2022 3AM 1 min