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President Ramaphosa reaffirms deadline for resolution of Bela Act controversies

At a recent ANC event in Thabazimbi, Limpopo, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed ongoing concerns surrounding the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Act.

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Former public protector Thuli Madonsela has urged African leaders to consider US president- elect Donald Trump’s threat “as a cue to diversify your ...

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In a digital age where misinformation is making its rounds, a reliable news source like DispatchLIVE has never been more crucial. We vow to continue championing those who do not have a voice and through the power of word, help create an Eastern ...
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'Don't take law into your own hands': Ramaphosa warns against residents closing ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned people not to take the law into their own hands.

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No festive cheer expected at the pumps in December, warns AA

The Automobile Association says while motorists’ plans will be dampened by increases, they are unlikely to result in ...

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Heatwave conditions expected in eastern provinces until Friday

A heatwave with persistently high temperatures is expected in the eastern provinces, including Gauteng, Mpumalanga, ...

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WATCH | Border Management Authority on festive season control at ports of entry

The Border Management Authority is briefing the media on Monday on festive season operations at ports of entry.

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The Enyobeni Tavern tragedy

Ongoing coverage of the impact of the Enyobeni Tavern tragedy, where 21 Eastern Cape children died.

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Government will provide six-month supply of ARVs to HIV patients: Mashatile

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has announced that the government will provide HIV-positive patients with a six-month ...

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Hawks circling BCM’s ‘money pool’ shambles

Buffalo City Metro officials responsible for the dismal failure of the R30m Mdantsane swimming pool upgrades may land ...

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Child drowns swimming with friends in East London

Tragedy struck when a young boy drowned in East London on Sunday afternoon. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) ...

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Eastern Cape navigating out of recession territory

The Eastern Cape has moved out of a recession — but only just. This is according to a recent Eastern Cape ...

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Holly and Mimi Rey uncover SA’s best family-friendly vaycays in ‘Reycation’

SPONSORED | Viva Nation TV’s new fun-filled travel series will leave you giggling — and eager to book your next family ...

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Eastern Cape records significant drop in new HIV infections

New HIV infections in the Eastern Cape have reduced by 64% since 2000. The province has also seen a significant ...

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Creative industry shines at Berlin November

Thousands of horse racing enthusiasts and fashion lovers flocked to the small town of Ntabozuko on Saturday to ...

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‘Big Brother’ joins fight against criminals in Mthatha

About 102 CCTV cameras will be installed in and around Mthatha, including at taxi ranks, to help fight rampant crime ...

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Brightest and best of business in the region honoured

In a glittering event themed “A Night in Africa”, the Border-Kei Chamber of Business (BKCOB) honoured exceptional ...

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Border Management Authority briefs media on festive season operations at ports of entry

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A short film set in the Amakhala Game Reserve has made waves across the globe as the second chapter to another film ...

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Deputy defence minister Bantu Holomisa does not believe intervention by soldiers is the answer to solving a “protection ...

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Government should not interfere with people's lives.That is a view of Free Market Foundation CEO David Ansara.

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The US energy department said on Monday it is planning to loan up to $7.54bn (R137.26bn) to a joint venture of Chrysler ...

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Ambitious and costly four-year plan to make world’s fastest and smallest computer chips left to two lieutenants

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WATCH | Happy 30th for Mthatha Ultra Shell

Exactly 30 years ago, Shell SA took a huge bet on two bright, hungry young locals, affording the best friends an ...

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Boxer's shares jump 16% on market debut

Shares in discount grocer Boxer rose 16% on their trading debut on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange on Thursday.

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The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Gauteng is 13,023, with 3,716 recoveries and 87 deaths.

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SA's biggest non-food retailer Edcon has served 22,000 of its employees with notices of retrenchments as it blames ...

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Tyla announces star-studded line-up for ...

From amapiano DJ Kelvin Momo to singer-songwriter Daliwonga - Tyla's two-day tour line-up announced.

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AFI and Miss SA catch the ire of pageant fans after she hit the catwalk at a recent fashion show.

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New car sales continue to climb but bakkies had another slow month

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Creative industry shines at Berlin ...

Thousands of horse racing enthusiasts and fashion lovers flocked to the small town of Ntabozuko on Saturday to ...

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Doc Shebeleza's family asks for prayers ...

Kwaito legend Victor Bogopane, popularly known as Doc Shebeleza, is fighting for his life in hospital.

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An attempt to launch last month was postponed hours before liftoff.

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James Earl Jones, renowned actor and ...

American actor James Earl Jones, an imposing stage and screen presence who overcame a childhood stutter to develop a ...

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Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard was sentenced to 11 years in prison after being convicted of four counts of ...

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The chief of the World Health Organization said he was shocked by the world's insufficient action to stop the crisis in ...

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A fisherman who rushed to a capsized boat carrying migrants attempting to reach the UK says he and others were ...

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A 71-year-old man is on trial in France accused of drugging his wife and inviting dozens of strangers to rape her in ...

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Veteran driver Sergio Perez is leaving Red Bull Racing after this season, ESPN reported on Monday.

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Perez leaving Red Bull after this season: ...

Veteran driver Sergio Perez is leaving Red Bull Racing after this season, ESPN reported on Monday.

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‘I think sometimes in our country, we don't watch football — we wait for the results’

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Rising East London boxing trainer Lonki Witbooi has revealed the secret behind the resurrection of former two-time ...

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Ngxaka-Luthuli clash set to be elevated ...

Mthokozisi Ngxaka and Thami Luthuli will be crossing their fingers that Suyakholwa Kuse wins on Friday so that their ...

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Man United crush Everton in Amorim's ...

Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee bagged two goals apiece as Manchester United thumped Everton 4-0 on Sunday in new ...

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Maphaka called up for Proteas as Coetzee ...

The Proteas suffered another major injury blow, with fast bowler Gerald Coetzee ruled out of the remainder of the ...

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Nabi 'frustrated' as Chiefs give away ...

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi was left fuming and frustrated with how his team collapsed and lost focus after ...

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How Sontlaba’s conditioning skills helped ...

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Ngxaka-Luthuli clash set to be elevated ...

Mthokozisi Ngxaka and Thami Luthuli will be crossing their fingers that Suyakholwa Kuse wins on Friday so that their ...

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East London boxing trainers’ row turns ...

Police are investigating assault charges against boxing trainer Khangelani Jack following an altercation with fellow ...

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Tyamzashe’s boxing passion runs deep ...

Drivers hoot at a man being pushed in a wheelchair in NU 7 Mdantsane, but he does not stop or be distracted from ...

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Promoter anoints Teyisi before SA title ...

Just a few months ago, after Siseko Teyisi’s childhood trainer said the boxer would not be rushed into a national ...