Zille dismisses claims DA is purging black leaders

The issue was addressed at a briefing on Monday following the party’s first-ever policy conference over the weekend. FILE: Democratic Alliance Federal Council chair Helen Zille. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN. CAPE TOWN – The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Monday dismissed accusations that it was purging black leaders. The issue was addressed at a briefing following the […]

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Maimane: Race plays an important role in one’s identity

Former Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane said that citizens from all races needed to change the racial injustices of the past or else populist rhetoric and violence would become the automatic reaction. FILE: One South Africa Movement founder Mmusi Maimane. Picture: 702 JOHANNESBURG – Former Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane said that citizens […]

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Man shoots dead wife as she’s reporting domestic violence complaint

The attack occurred at the Madeira Police Station in Mthatha on Monday afternoon. CAPE TOWN – A husband is due to appear in court this week for shooting dead his wife inside an Eastern Cape police station. The attack occurred at the Madeira Police Station in Mthatha on Monday afternoon. Police said that the 28-year-old […]

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Social media outraged over Pirates star Thembinkosi Lorch’s assault matter

Many supporters took to Twitter and Facebook expressing disappointment after learning that the midfielder allegedly attacked his girlfriend on Sunday. Orlando Pirates’ Thembinkosi Lorch. Picture: @orlandopirates/Twitter JOHANNESBURG – There’s been widespread public outrage against Orlando Pirates soccer player Thembinkosi Lorch following his arrest for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. Many supporters took to Twitter and Facebook […]

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Parkwood residents being held hostage by warring gangs, says community leader

Parkwood community leader Paul Phillips said that angry residents had had enough of gang violence plaguing their community. CAPE TOWN – Following the shooting of another child, a Parkwood community leader said that residents were being held hostage by warring gangs. On Monday, an 8-year-old boy was caught in the crossfire of gang violence. The […]

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DA calls for arrest of Malema, EFF members for violence during Clicks protest

The party laid a criminal complaint against the EFF for inciting public violence, malicious damage to property, and intimidation. EFF leader Julius Malema shutting down the Clicks store in the Cycad Shopping Centre in Limpopo on 7 September 2020. Picture: @EFFSouthAfrica/Twitter JOHANNESBURG – The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Monday said that it wanted Economic Freedom […]

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Zimbabwe crisis: ANC delegation led by Magashule set to meet with Zanu–PF

The ANC is expected to assess the situation in the neighbouring country following the arrest of opposition party supporters and journalists. FILE: ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN JOHANNESBURG – Opposition parties and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Zimbabwe are waiting to hear if the African National Congress (ANC) delegation headed to the country will […]

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NGO Thula Thula comes onboard to help victims of Imizamo Yethu fire

NGO Thula Thula comes onboard to help victims of Imizamo Yethu fire Over 200 shacks were razed in Sunday’s blaze and no one was hurt. More than 800 people were displaced after hundreds of shacks were gutted in a fire at the Imizamo Yethu informal settlement in Hout Bay on 6 September 2020. Picture: Kaylynn […]

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Q2 GDP figures expected to give clearer picture of COVID-19 lockdown impact

There have been varied opinions as to how much the GDP contraction will be for the second quarter. Gauteng provincial commissioner and Gauteng MEC for community safety Faith Mazibuko together with SAPS Provincial Commissioner, Elias Mawela lead operation “Okae molao” to ensure that the public is complying to the COVID-19 lockdown regulations in Orange Farm […]

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