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Cele details stats in political killings probe
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Police Minister Bheki Cele says the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Political Killings in KZN has made significant progress since its appointment by the president last year. He says out of 163 case dockets, 52 have been finalised and 161 arrests have been made.
SAHRC says Malema's comments were about emotive issue of land reform
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Senior Researcher at the SAHRC Shanelle van der Berg says Malema's comments need to be understood from a social and historical context.
'Mluleki Ndobe remains on elections list'
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Provincial Secretary, Mdumiseni Ntuli says Harry Gwala mayor Mluleki Ndobe will remain in his position, following the State's decision to withdraw the murder charges against him yesterday. Ndobe was arrested last weekend on suspicion of involvement in the 2017 murder of former ANC Youth League leader, Sindiso Magaqa. Ntuli says…
First affidavit was edited by Agrizzi: Bosasa former auditor
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The State Capture Inquiry has heard that former Bosasa auditor, Peet Venter’s initial statement was drafted under duress. Venter is the latest witness to appear before the commission to give evidence related to Bosasa, which now known as African Global Operations.
'Princess Irene has been behind His Excellency'
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Messages of support continue to pour in for the family of IFP leader, Mangosuthu Buthelezi. The IFP Secretary General, Velenkosini Hlabisa says she was like a mother to the party and supported her husband.
Women, with babies had to flee homes: CPF
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Scores of foreign nationals were driven out of their homes in Burnwood, by protesters who'd threatened to harm them. Satish Dhupelia who's with the Community Policing Forum says women - with babies in their arms - were among those who had to flee their properties.
KZN violence monitor says arrest of KZN Mayor 'significant'
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KZN violence monitor, Mary de Haas has welcomed the arrest of murder-accused mayor of the Harry Gwala District Municipality in the Sindiso Magaqa case. De Haas says there have been allegations levelled against him for some time.
Mbalula says he raised the Gupta issue at the NEC meeting
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Former Minister, Fikile Mbalula has today told the State Capture Commission that he indeed raised concern about the Guptas.
KZN Cogta to temporarily lead Mtubatuba, Richmond municipalities
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KZN Cogta will temporarily take over the executive functions of the local municipalities. Spokesperson, Lennox Mabaso…
Gift of the Givers details aftermath of Cyclone Idai
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When Cyclone Idai made landfall last Thursday - many people sought refuge in trees or on rooftops but they've now become trapped there. Gift of the Givers founder, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman says the situation is dire.
'We aim to place creative industries at centre of city's development' - eThekwini
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The city's second instalment of the Articulate Africa Book and Art Fair, kicks off at the Durban Exhibition Centre from 10 - 13 April. eThekwini's Thembinkosi Ngcobo says going forward, they're hopeful the festival will attract investors who are interested in visual arts.
IEC announces procedure for special voting
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Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo says all voting material has been delivered to provincial storage facilities for safekeeping until voting day. He says all other preparations are done - except for special votes.
Hawks arrest renowned actor and playwright in Durban
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Renowned actor, Welcome Msomi was arrested in Durban at the weekend by the Hawks' Serious Commercial Crime Unit. Hawks spokesperson, Lloyd Ramovha says Msomi is due back in court in two weeks' time.
No immediate solution to load shedding - Gordhan
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Minister Pravin Gordhan has told South Africans he can't at this stage say how long the load shedding will last as they are still getting a better grasp of the problems they are facing.
"The whole town is underwater"
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Operations director at Rescue Care, Garrith Jamieson has described the effects of Cycloe Idai, since it made landfall in Mozambique.
'The family is very hurt'
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The mother of Brody Lee Bezuidenhout believes her baby would still be alive if their pleas for urgent help had been taken seriously.
Baby Brody's mother recounts being sent from pillar to post
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Baby Brody Lee Bezuidenhout was rushed to hospital with an extremely high fever just over a week ago.His distraught mother, Linda Bezuidenhout says at first she thought the child may have been the teething that was causing a fever. She says she grew concerned when his lips turned blue…
'The outlook is not good': Eskom COO
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South African households and businesses will be experiencing more of Stage Four blackouts. Chief operating officer, Jan Oberholzer explains the power outlook for the coming days.
Sooliman explains what's expected as cyclone Idai hits
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Founder and chairman of Gift of the Givers, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman says when working in areas affected by cyclones - they expect the accompanying volumes of water to wreak havoc.
Cyclone Idai: Gift of the Givers on alert
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Pietermaritzburg-based NGO Gift of the Givers is on high alert as cyclone Idai makes landfall in Mozambique. The group's Imtiaz Sooliman says his offices have already engaged the Mozambican Government and the head of Disaster Management and offered their services if necessary.