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Transaction benefits for new SASSA card holders
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The Social Security Agency says the new and improved cards have been designed to minimise illegal deductions such as airtime purchases, electricity top ups and unwanted loans. SASSA says beneficiaries also will no longer have to pay a service fee. The Post Office's Nobuhle Njapha says there are benefits when…
KZN premier pays tribute to Madiba at Maritzburg Hall
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KZN premier Willies Mchunu has honoured Madiba by visiting the place where our former president made his last public speech before he was arrested and sent to prison for 27 years.
'#FuelPricesMustFall movement is going to get stronger'
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#FuelPricesMustFall campaign coordinator, Paul Jenkins says their numbers are growing. Jenkins says its protests in the country will continue if government doesn't do anything about the rising cost of fuel.
Bronze Mandela Statue to commemorate first Freedom Address
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A bronze statue of Nelson Mandela on the balcony where he gave his first address as a free man will be unveiled at Cape Town City Hall next week. Western Cape MEC, Alan Winde says a new statue of Nelson Mandela will form part of a larger Mandela Tour.
Durban fuel protest: Motorist spends close to two hours in traffic
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Hanson Naidoo, who left Durban just after 3am today, to transport a vehicle to a client in Joburg says he was stuck for more than two hours at the Santuary Road off-ramp before he was able to make a U-turn.
Economic, political power eats away at democracy
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Former US president, Barack Obama says in order to continue Nelson Mandela's long walk to freedom, we'll need to work harder and smarter towards a better society. He's delivered the Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture in Johannesburg - as part of the centenary celebrations in honour of Madiba's life. Obama says…
'DIFF films on stories about woman reflect global narrative'
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HPCSA roadshow promoting access to healthcare facilities
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The Health Professions Council of South Africa's Daphney Chuma says standard practice, ethics and controversial developments like the NHI will be discussed at their 2018 roadshow.
'We thought we were going to die', says Ballito couple
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A Dolphin coast couple has described their terrifying ordeal on a slippery snow-covered mountain road. Brigitte and Nathan Renald had been heading to their Ballito home after spending some time in Sani Pass when they got into difficulty on an the icy road. Brigitte Renald…
Tough financial times ahead as another fuel price increase on the cards
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The People Against Petrol Price Increases' Visvin Reddy believes motorists and consumers are already paying too much. This as economists predict another fuel increase in August.
'I do right' campaign focuses on combating bribery, corruption
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KZN Premier, Willies Mchunu says training is needed to ensure that public servants do not fall into the trap of bribery and corruption. The 'I do right' campaign is being rolled out across the province.
Crisis Centre describes sexual abuse as a diabolical act
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The Open Door Crisis Centre says change needs to start with men for society to win the battle against sexual abuse of women and children. The Pinetown-based organisation's been reacting to the conviction and sentencing of a 30-year-old Phoenix man who raped his mother twice. Open Door Crisis Centre Director,…
Ray of Hope Babies' Home humbled by community support
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Crisis mother, Rachel Uys at the Ray of Hope Babies' Home says the help they've received from local businesses and community members has helped them keep their doors open.
Management at Durban and Coastal Health concerned over abuse claims
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Management at Durban and Coastal Health says it's addressing abuse claims levelled against the organisation. Executive director, Gita Harrie says the matter has already been reported to the police. A full media statement is expected today.
Jozini community concerns at centre of Deputy Minister of Rural Development visit
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Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Candith Mashego-Dlamini says her visit to Jozini is also an opportunity to get a sense of what issues continue to trouble communities.
KZN DA wants meeting with top officials over Durban security scares
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The DA in KZN have in writing requested a meeting with the head of Crime Intelligence in the province to discuss security issues - including the discovery of several devices in and around Durban recently. The party's provincial leader, Zwakele Mncwango says these incidents - as well as the fatal…
Police say suspicious Wentworth parcel not a bomb.
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Police have confirmed that a suspicious parcel found in Wentworth, south of Durban was not an explosive device. Officers were called to a supermarket in the area yesterday afternoon.
Duduzane Zuma released on R100,000 bail
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Former President Jacob Zuma's son, Duduzane Zuma has made his first appearance in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Johannesburg. Zuma was charged with conspiracy to commit corruption this morning.
Give authorities time and space to investigate Durban 'bombs': Expert
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A counter-terrorism expert says it is important that authorities are given the time and space to thoroughly investigate the discovery of multiple suspicious bomb-like devices in Durban recently. Police have removed three devices from two Woolworths stores, one at The Pavilion and two at Gateway since Thursday. Another two devices…
Sardines netted on KZN south coast
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Sardine activity has picked up again on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast. The KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board's Greg Thompson says netting has been taking place at several beaches, including Sezela this morning.