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Serial rapist handed five life terms in FS court
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A 27-year-old serial rapist has been handed five life terms in the Harrismith Magistrate's Court. Free State police spokesperson Mmako Mophiring says Andries Mofokeng was linked to seven separate cases via DNA tests.
Treasury welcomes Moody's decision on South Africa's credit rating
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National Treasury has welcomed Moody's decision to confirm South Africa's credit rating at two notches above junk status. Moody's kept South Africa's credit rating at Baa2 but adjusted it from stable to negative. In a statement, the ratings agency said the ratings reflect the view that the country is likely…
Husband gets 18 years imprisonment for killing sisters
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A 45-year-old man was has been sentenced to 18 years imprisonment for killing his wife and sister-in-law at their home in Bluegumsbosch, Qwaqwa. Joel Sello stabbed his wife in the chest and stomach after the pair had an argument. Free State police spokesperson Mmako Mophiring says his sister-in-law was also…
Thousands expected at ANC’s manifesto launch in Kimberley
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The ANC in the Northern Cape expects thousands of people to attend the launch of its provincial manifesto in Kimberley today. The party's provincial secretary, Zamani Saul says they are expecting more than 20 000 supporters at the Galeshewe Stadium. He says the party will be targeting all four municipalities,…
Jobs-for-cash report: DA accused Motshekga of buckling to union pressure
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The DA has accused Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, of buckling to union pressure by delaying the release of the jobs-for-cash report. Motshekga has given unions and other stakeholders a further two weeks to respond to the report. The team probed allegations that members of teacher union Sadtu sold principal and…
Promise of no more load shedding not just to please Zuma: Eskom
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Eskom says it will keep the lights on for good. President Jacob Zuma visited the power utility's head office, Megawatt Park, in Johannesburg yesterday, where he was promised that load shedding was a thing of the past. Eskom's Khulu Phasiwe says with all the maintenance done on the system, the…
Nampo turns 50
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Nampo Committee Chairperson Cobus van Coller says it is a huge privilege to be part of the biggest agricultural showcase in the Southern Hemisphere:
Ondersoek na VS-regering se multi-miljoenrandse webtuise vorder: OB
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Die Openbare Beskermer se ondersoek na die Vrystaat provinsiale regering se webtuiste van R40-miljoen vorder goed. Thuli Madonsela het gister aan OFM-nuus gesê die ondersoek sal na verwagting vanjaar nog afgehandel word. Dit volg nadat sy ‘n verslag oor die provinsiale regering se omstrede diensleweringsprojek, Operasie Hlasela gister bekend gemaak…
Sadtu threatens to halt release of jobs-for-cash report
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Teachers union Sadtu has threatened to obtain an interdict to prevent the release of a damning report on a jobs-for-cash scandal. Sadtu members were reportedly implicated in the sale of teacher and principal posts. Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, was expected to release the final report of the investigation in…
'Motorists warming up to e-tolling system'
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Sanral says more motorists have warmed up to the controversial e-tolling system. It was introduced in Gauteng in December 2013, but many road users are still adamant they won't pay to use the province's highways, calling e-tolls daylight robbery. Sanral CEO Nazir Alli says the road agency is only the…
Post office workers' concerns being addressed
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South African Post Office CEO Mark Barnes says it's only a matter of weeks before they resolve the problems faced by workers, some of whom have gone on strike. Barnes says they're waiting for funding to be approved by banks, but have already raised some capital to address unfulfilled salary…
Dries Wiesse - Dorpers
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Dorper Breed Society President Dreis Wiesse says the quality of animals on show at the society’s National and World Championships at Bloem Show has been phenomenal:
Sadtu to picket countrywide over post provisioning norms
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Teachers union Sadtu says it will hold pickets countrywide calling for a review of the current post provisioning norms, which determine the number of teachers each school has. The first of the picket protests will be held in Gauteng tomorrow and later in other provinces. Sadtu spokesperson, Nomusa Cembi, says…
Feature: South Africans still like to travel and fly, but where to?
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Where do South Africans travel to and what do they do at airports while waiting to board? Mango used their Facebook page to find out and it seems the sea is still the firm favourite, but where? Bookings using mobile devices have increased and most people like to fly on…
Spesiale Nuus Insetsel: Kontak misdade is ‘n refleksie van ‘n ge
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Intro: Aanranding is die mees algemeenste kontakmisdaad en in baie gevalle die voorloper tot meer ernstiger misdaad soos seksuele oortredings en selfs moontlik moord in Suid-Afrika. Statistiek bekend gemaak deur Statistiek Suid-Afrika wys dat aanrandings verder een van die misdade is wat die minste aangemeld word. André Grobler het met…
Kimberley golf estate raises record amount for Cansa
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The Magersfontein Memorial Golf Estate raised R350 000 for the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) during its club qualifiers for the Sanlam Cancer Challenge. A total of 120 players took part in the fundraiser, which was sold out within the first two weeks of registration. Co-coordinator, Lizanne van Niekerk…
Ruling on Asset Forfeiture Unit application in Block case expected today
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A ruling on the Asset Forfeiture Unit’s application in the Trifecta case against former Northern Cape Finance MEC John Block and businessman Christo Scholtz is expected today. The AFU is claiming over R750 million in assets from Scholtz, and around R2.7 million from Block, which includes a guesthouse in Upington…
Masilonyana Municipality denies claims of water challenges in Brandfort
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The Masilonyana Municipality has denied claims by residents that the town of Brandfort is experiencing water challenges. Municipal spokesperson, Zongezile Ntjwabule did however concede that water supply in high-lying areas is an issue. His comments come after some residents claimed that they didn’t have water on most weekends or on…
'Seksuele misdrywe is moeilik om akkuraat te bestudeer'
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Seksuele misdrywe is ‘n moeilike misdaad om te bestudeer omdat verskeie aspekte daarvan as skadeloos beskou word deur sekere gemeenskappe. Statistiek Suid-Afrika navorsing toon dat meer vroue slagoffers word van seksuele misdrywe as mans. Mense bekend aan die slagoffers is normaalweg die oortreders. Stats SA se Isabelle Schmidt sê ‘n…
FS man arrested after girlfriend's body found under bed
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A 28-year-old man is expected to appear in the Wesselsbron Magistrate's Court after police discovered the body of his girlfriend buried under his bed. Free State police spokesperson, Stephen Thakeng, says the discovery was made on Tuesday after Maditaba Setsetse (29) mysteriously disappeared. She was last seen on April 17…