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State capture inquiry: Maseko ready to spill beans

He hero-worshipped Jacob Zuma for years, but former government spin doctor Themba Maseko is willing to put his life on the line when he places the former president at the ...

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NSFAS theft trial against WSU student postponed

The theft trial against Walter Sisulu University student Sibongile Mani has been postponed to October 25. This is after Mani's lawyer Asanda Pakade ...

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MiWay CEO apologises for tweet about Afrikaners

MiWay CEO Rene Otto has apologised for a tweet which seemed to offend Afrikaners on Twitter.The tweet elicited angry responses‚ including one from ...

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Protest over wages at National Lotteries ...

A group of National Lotteries Commission (NLC) employees protested over wages on Monday outside their offices in Pretoria. The National Health Education & Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) and the National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers ...
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Women cry out: enough is enough!

"We are tired of feeling unsafe in our own homes and workplaces." These were the words echoed by close to 200 women employed by the department of education including female teachers  employed by the department in the   OR Tambo both coastal and ...
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TRAFFIC ALERT | Service delivery protest hits N2 traffic

A "chaotic" service delivery protest has brought traffic to a complete standstill on the N2 between King William's Town ...

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15 years for Mdantsane murderer

The 23-year-old Mdantsane murderer Sibabalwe Mgijimane, convicted last month of killing his teenager girlfriend Awonke ...

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Second Sanco KZN official given the boot

The ANC’s civic sector alliance partner‚ the South African National Civic Organisation‚ is at war with itself following ...

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Dispute puts brakes on new WSU fleet

Nine months after Walter Sisulu University purchased a new fleet of vehicles for almost R10m, the cars still remain ...

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Tikana halts road maintenance in Matatiele following violent protest

The protest action which saw the burning of government property in Matatiele last week has forced the department of ...

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Judgment in bail bid in ‘butchery heist’ set for Tuesday

Judgment on the bail application case involving East London public figure Cino Shearer and his co-accused, Warren ...

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Uber fears 9‚000 job losses in SA

Uber has called on the Transport Ministry to revise proposed amendments to the National Land Transport Act that it says ...

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ANCYL has five in mind for election

With four days left before the ANC elects new leaders in the Chris Hani region, the ANC Youth League has announced its ...

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Zuma wants to ‘meaningfully participate’ in state capture inquiry

Lawyers for former president Jacob Zuma say he wants to “make a meaningful participation” in the State Capture Inquiry ...

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Sisa pitch invasion may lead to snub for EL

East London soccer fans could miss out on top-flight live football as a result of a pitch invasion by Chippa United ...

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STATE CAPTURE INQUIRY | Prosecuting culprits will be difficult

The commission of inquiry into state capture might be able to dig up the truth about influence on those in power and ...

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Komani-born electro producer ‘Blaque’ to release a second album ‘Silhouettes’

Komani-born electro producer and DJ Tamsanqa “Blaque” Ngxeketo is preparing to release his new album, Silhouettes. The ...

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Pardon me‚ Mr President...

Convicted #FeesMustFall figure Bonginkosi Khanyile will stage a one-man sleep-out at the Union Buildings in hopes that ...

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State capture inquiry judge ‘firm and assertive’

Of all the judges‚ former and current‚ it was deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo who was recommended by chief justice ...

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WATCH | Zondo: Response to calls for “State Capture” evidence “disappointing”

Deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo has revealed that the response to his call for evidence about state capture has been ...

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The other day I was wondering what Christian churches in South Africa are preaching in relation to the land question and the demands for land reform.About 86% ...

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One day I hope to fly around South Africa giving classes to politicians – and even businesspeople – on the very simple theme of cause and effect.

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That’s invariably what somebody in a smart, air-conditioned corporate office with the benefit of a fine education and generations of experience of entering ...

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The state capture story: how it all unfolded

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Uproar over poor state of prisons

The West Bank Correctional Services Centre which includes prison facilities in both West Bank and Mdantsane, is ...

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BCM plan to protect pupils from foodborne ...

In an effort to curb incidents of foodborne disease outbreaks in Buffalo City Metro schools, the metro is implementing ...

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Mdantsane warned of water cuts due to ...

Thousands of Mdantsane residents will be without water on Wednesday as Buffalo City Metro will be conducting  planned ...

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BCM draft bylaws are ready for public ...

Residents of the Buffalo City Metro will have their chance to comment on, and possibly influence, newly drafted ...

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Recruitment draws frowns as Highway store ...

Fifty-one jobs were created in Mdantsane with the opening of the Builders Superstore at the Highway business hub late ...

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Highgate hijinks headache

An East London landmark, the Highgate Hotel, has undergone a revamp – but the new owners have raised the ire of their ...

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More protests over stripping saga

Irate Mdantsane residents on Monday marched to the NU1 police station, demanding that the three women who allegedly ...

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Residents march again for Kamva justice

A second march calling for #JusticeForKamva was held in Mdantsane on Monday, this time to the Mdantsane police station ...

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Alleged robbers nabbed in North End

Three alleged robbers were not as lucky when their stolen car crashed into a lucky bean tree during a police chase in ...

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‘They tore my dress off me’

The 22-year-old college student who was allegedly stripped naked and humiliated on Monday by three women who accused ...

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Grieving wife tells of Brett’s love

The wife of slain East London businessman Brett Pope, who was gunned down by two robbers on Wednesday, said he was a ...

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Eviction threat for Fynbos residents

Disgruntled Fynbos residents who invaded a housing project have dug their heels in. After they illegally occupied RDP ...

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Chippa in a pretty tight fix

Chippa United captain Mark Mayambela says there's still time to bounce back in the PSL, after failing to secure maximum ...

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Home final virtually a certainty for ...

Border Women’s rugby coach Nwabisa Ngxatu says they are on the right track to play the final of the Women’s ...

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Bok coach Erasmus’ decision to deploy ...

Rassie Erasmus’ decision to deploy Damian Willemse at flyhalf when he came on as a second half substitute against the ...

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Botswana import saves Chippa blushes

A last gasp goal by Botswana international Thatayaone Kgamanyane secured a point for Chippa United in their league ...

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Ntando set to slam dunk his way to top

He is only 13, but Ntando Nokama, sees his inclusion in the national U23 basketball men’s wheelchair squad as a chance ...

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Shange sings out against abuse

Former Joyous Celebration frontman Ayanda Shange and various gospel musicians will unite in one voice on Friday as they ...

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Komani-born electro producer ‘Blaque’ to ...

Komani-born electro producer and DJ Tamsanqa “Blaque” Ngxeketo is preparing to release his new album, Silhouettes. The ...

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Demi-Leigh makes her romance 'Instagram ...

After initially being coy about her romance‚ Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters and US baseball star Tim Tebow seem to ...

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Mdantsane actors to star in film

Two budding young Mdantsane actors have been cast as younger versions of the two leads in the boxing film Knuckle City, ...

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Mercedes’ best-seller still in a class of ...

It was a launch with a difference when Mercedes-Benz Cars unveiled the new C-class in Johannesburg recently. East ...

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Idyllic ocean holiday home

Tucked away on a lush pocket of land a stone’s throw from Igoda Beach, lies Coral Beach Estate in Winterstrand and the ...

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Sovasi takes swipe at Tenge over her ...

Boxer Noni “She Bee Stinging” Tenge’s former trainer Luyanda Sovasi has set the record straight about remarks the boxer ...

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Teen sensation to put his gloves to great ...

He may only been 19 years old but Sivenathi Nontshinga is ready for the big league.

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EL fighters shine in Johannesburg

Three East London boxers kept the flag flying high in their bouts in Johannesburg at the weekend when they romped to ...

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Funeka not off the hook over his Russia ...

The war between Boxing SA and veteran Mdantsane boxer Ali Funeka is set to continue unabated after the regulatory body ...

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Double bill kept fans bewildered and ...

The past weekend was abuzz with boxing activity leaving plenty to talk about including controversial issues about ...

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Entrepreneurship was celebrated this weekend in Buffalo City Metro at two separate events. At the first event, a ...

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East London vehicle producer honours its ...

MORE than 400 women at the Mercedes-Benz South Africa East London plant exchanged their overalls and safety boots for a ...

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State Capture Inquiry

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WATCH | The State Capture story: how it ...

The commission of inquiry into state capture will begin on August 20 2018. Sunday Times editor Bongani Siqoko and Tiso ...

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WATCH | Zondo: Response to calls for ...

Deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo has revealed that the response to his call for evidence about state capture has been ...

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Zuma wants to ‘meaningfully participate’ ...

Lawyers for former president Jacob Zuma say he wants to “make a meaningful participation” in the State Capture Inquiry ...

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State capture inquiry judge ‘firm and ...

Of all the judges‚ former and current‚ it was deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo who was recommended by chief justice ...

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STATE CAPTURE INQUIRY | Prosecuting ...

The commission of inquiry into state capture might be able to dig up the truth about influence on those in power and ...

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State capture inquiry: Maseko ready to ...

He hero-worshipped Jacob Zuma for years, but former government spin doctor Themba Maseko is willing to put his life on ...

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OPINION | Inquiry likely to be ...

What does South Africa still need to know about state capture after all the revelations of looting of the public purse?

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WATCH | #StateCaptureEnquiry: The ...

The true bite of the Zondo judicial commission of inquiry probing state capture will be felt in the strength of the ...

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Mcebisi Jonas and Vytjie Mentor two of ...

Former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas and former ANC MP Vytjie Mentor will be part of the witnesses called at ...

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WATCH | Zondo: Response to calls for ...

Deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo has revealed that the response to his call for evidence about state capture has been ...

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Zuma wants to ‘meaningfully participate’ ...

Lawyers for former president Jacob Zuma say he wants to “make a meaningful participation” in the State Capture Inquiry ...

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