King Zwelithini’s eldest son, Prince Lethukuthula Zulu, passes away

In a statement on Saturday, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi made the announcement, expressing his sadness over Zulu’s death. Prince Lethukuthula Zulu. Picture: Vusumuzi Shongwe/Wikimedia Commons. JOHANNESBURG – Prince Lethukuthula Zulu, the eldest son of amaZulu King Goodwill Zwelithini and Queen Sibongile MaDlamini, has died. In a statement on Saturday, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi made the announcement, expressing […]

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President Ramaphosa congratulates US President-Elect Joe Biden

On Saturday evening, Cyril Ramaphosa tweeted his support for Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris. FILE: Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: Picture: @PresidencyZA/Twitter JOHANNESBURG – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated US President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris on their victory. CNN, NBC News and CBS News called the race in Biden’s favour […]

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1,731 new COVID-19 cases reported in SA as 40 more deaths recorded

1,731 new COVID-19 cases reported in SA as 40 more deaths recorded The number of active cases in the country are still below the 400,000 mark, now hovering around 370,000. A professional healthcare worker wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) treats a patient in a tent dedicated to the treatment of possible COVID-19 coronavirus patients, while […]

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KZN dealt a blow with death of provincial deputy Speaker Ndobe – Zikalala

Ndobe died at his Durban home on Saturday from a gunshot wound to his chest. Mluleki Ndobe. Picture: kznlegislature.gov.za/ JOHANNESBURG – KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala said that the province had been dealt a blow with the death of provincial deputy Speaker, Mluleki Ndobe. Ndobe died at his Durban home on Saturday from a gunshot wound […]

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Young people a critical part of SA’s political process – ActionSA’s YAC

ActionSA said that it believed that young people had been alienated from the political system despite making up the majority of the nation. The first 16 members of ActionSA’s Youth Advisory Council. Picture: @Action4SA/Twitter JOHANNESBURG – The leader of ActionSA Herman Mashaba has launched the party’s youth wing, the Youth Advisory Council. ActionSA said that […]

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After activist pressure, Kataza the baboon to be reunited with Slangkop troop

SK11, the male chacma baboon better known as Kataza, was removed from Kommetjie by the municipality in August and relocated to Tokai. A volunteer resident marshalls Kataza the baboon as he wanders around the suburb of Tokai on 17 October 2020. Picture: Lizell Persens/EWN CAPE TOWN – After more than 70 days, Cape Town’s much-loved […]

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Laerskool Bekker SGB to consult lawyers on Keamogetswe Seboko drowning report

The chair of the school governing body, Willie Dry, said that the school would remain transparent in its efforts to conclude the investigation. Keamohetswe Seboko’s body was found in the hostel pool at Laerskool Bekker in Magaliesburg. Picture: Supplied JOHANNESBURG – The school governing body at Laerskool Bekker in Magaliesburg is expected to consult its […]

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Locally made ultrasound device helping to reduce perinatal deaths

Dubbed the Umbiflow, the diagnostic tool measures blood flow in the fetal umbilical cord. CAPE TOWN – A locally produced ultrasound device is reducing perinatal deaths by up to 40%. Dubbed the Umbiflow, the diagnostic tool measures blood flow in the fetal umbilical cord. Its development was funded by the Department of Science and Innovation, […]

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IFP sends condolences to Zulu King Zwelithini following death of his son

Earlier reports suggested that his death may be the result of criminal activity but police said that the information was still sketchy and a probe into the circumstances surrounding Prince Lethukuthula Zulu’s death was now under way. Prince Lethukuthula Zulu. Picture: Vusumuzi Shongwe/Wikimedia Commons. JOHANNESBURG – The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has wished strength to […]

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