Venete Klein offended by Zola Tsotsi calling her a ‘Gupta board member’

Venete Klein was among members that expressed no-confidence in Tsotsi before he was suspended and she said that it was frustrating working with him because he didn’t respond to emails and requests for engagement. A screengrab of former Eskom board member Venete Klein appearing at the state capture inquiry in Johanneburg on 10 September 2020. […]

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Zuma’s lawyers concerned his testimony at Zondo Inquiry can be used against him

Zuma’s lawyer, Eric Mabuza, said that he wrote to the commission expressing concern about the recent change to its regulations, which give the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) access to investigations of the commission. FILE: Former President Jacob Zuma at the state capture commission on 19 July 2019. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN JOHANNESBURG – Former President Jacob […]

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Dlamini-Zuma raises concerns over Cape Town’s high crime rate

The minister raised concerns on Wednesday about the metro, during a discussion on the second day of the National Council of Provinces’ (NCOP) local government week. FILE: Cooperative Governance Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma at a media briefing in Pretoria on 17 August 2020. Picture: @GCISMedia/Twitter CAPE TOWN – Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma […]

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At least 15 people arrested during protests at Clicks stores – Cele

The minister on Wednesday said while the right to protest was protected in South Africa, police could not allow damage to property. EFF members protest outside a Clicks store at the Sandton City shopping centre in Johannesburg on 7 September 2020. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN JOHANNESBURG – Police Minister Bheki Cele on Wednesday said that at […]

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Halting COVID-19 trial shows good oversight, says Wits’ Prof Madhi

As part of regulatory procedure, further vaccination of participants enrolled in the study has been halted after a volunteer in the UK fell ill. CAPE TOWN – A Wits University medical expert said that halting the country’s first coronavirus vaccine efficacy trial was in fact evidence of sound clinical practice. As part of regulatory procedure, […]

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Four suspects arrested for Nahemia Classen’s murder

Two of the men are suspected shooters while the other two suspects allegedly helped hide one of the gunmen following the incident. Nahemia Claasen. Picture supplied. CAPE TOWN – Two suspects arrested in connection with the murder of an 11-year-old boy in Parkwood will be back in court next month. Police have arrested four suspects […]

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Imizamo Yethu residents call for better infrastructure after fire destroys homes

The fire broke out on Sunday and affected more than 800 residents and over 200 dwellings were completely destroyed. Imizamo Yethu residents rebuild their homes on 9 September 2020 after a devastating fire on 6 September 2020. Picture: Kaylynn Palm/EWN CAPE TOWN – Imizamo Yethu residents on Wednesday called for improved services and infrastructure following […]

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Load shedding risk now higher after conveyor belt breakdown at Medupi

Eskom said that four generating units had been impacted, putting further strain on the system for the next 24 hours. Eskom’s Medupi power station. Picture: Eskom.co.za JOHANNESBURG – A conveyor belt feeding coal into the Medupi power station has broken down, increasing the risk of load shedding. Eskom said that four generating units had been […]

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Adam Habib: EFF policies, behaviour is racism and no different from AWB

Wits Vice-Chancellor Adam Habib on Thursday said those who could have acted to stop the EFF attacks on Clicks stores, chose not to. EFF leader Julius Malema shutting down the Clicks store in the Cycad Shopping Centre in Limpopo on 7 September 2020. Picture: @EFFSouthAfrica/Twitter JOHANNESBURG – With many criticising the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) […]

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Mbali Ntuli: DA risks appeasing old guard if Steenhuisen elected leader

Ntuli said that the exit of the Democratic Alliance’s former Gauteng leader, John Moodey, had simplified the party’s leadership contest and she was optimistic ahead of next month’s elective conference. FILE: Mbali Ntuli officially announced her decision to run for the leadership role of the Democratic Alliance. Picture: EWN DURBAN – Former Democratic Alliance (DA) […]

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