Malema defends use of white lawyers, saying some black lawyers fail in court

The EFF leader was responding to criticism from some who had asked why he chose white lawyers to represent him at his assault trial. EFF leader Julius Malema (in red tie) at the Randburg Magistrates court on 28 October 2020 where he and EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi are on trial for allegedly assaulting a police […]

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Cosatu, Outa oppose new law that could see defaulting e-toll users fined heavily

Cosatu and Outa have been vocal about their opposition to e-tolling in Gauteng and have warned motorists not to take the new proposal lying down. An e-toll gantry. Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey/EWN JOHANNESBURG – There are widespread concerns over a draft regulation that could see defaulting e-toll users being fined R500 when they pass under a […]

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One Week Before The US Elections: What Are The Markets Telling Us?

With a week to go until the US presidential election, will Joe Biden’s lead in the polls be enough to convince investors that Donal Trump is poised for defeat? Many think not. After all, the polls notoriously got it wrong four years ago when Trump beat Hillary Clinton. As Sean Markowicz, Global Strategist, Schroders explains, […]

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Court sees video showing Malema’s vehicle had accreditation to enter cemetery

The EFF leader and the party’s PM Mbuyiseni Ndlozi were in court on Thursday for day two of their assault trial. EFF leader Julius Malema (in red tie) at the Randburg Magistrates court on 28 October 2020 where he and EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi are on trial for allegedly assaulting a police officer in 2018. […]

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Winde: All WC citizens have responsibility to ensure COVID-19 battle is won

Just over 3,100 people in the province are currently infected with the coronavirus and 561 of these are being treated in hospital. FILE: Western Cape Premier Alan Winde. Picture: Twitter. CAPE TOWN – Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has stressed that all citizens had a responsibility to ensure the battle against COVID-19 was won. Just […]

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Hard lockdown had a significant effect on Sars’ revenue collection – Kieswetter

Edward Kieswetter on Thursday said that imports decreased, with local VAT also affected during the hard lockdown, adding that the tax base was also getting smaller. South African Revenue Service (Sars) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter. Picture: @sarstax/Twitter JOHANNESBURG – South African Revenue Service (Sars) commissioner Edward Kieswetter on Thursday said that the hard lockdown had a […]

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Off-duty police constable (29) shot and killed in Samora Machel

According to police, the officer and his two friends were sitting in a vehicle when they were attacked. CAPE TOWN – An off-duty police officer was shot and killed in Samora Machel on Wednesday night. According to police, the officer and his two friends were sitting in a vehicle when they were attacked. The two […]

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Africa CDC: ‘The time is now’ to prepare for virus second wave

Over the past month there has been a six percent average increase in weekly COVID-19 cases across the continent, and nine countries have test positivity rates higher than 10%. A young girl waits to be tested during mass testing for COVID-19 coronavirus provided free of charge by the Kenyan government in the Kibera slum in […]

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CoCT’s bill for vandalised infrastructure close to R17m

Mayoral committee member, Zahid Badroodien, said that a number of facilities had been vandalised during protests and land invasions amounting to estimated losses of more than R10 million. FILE: The Desmond Tutu Hall in Khayelitsha was damaged extensively during a protest on 18 July 2020. Picture: @CityofCT/Twitter CAPE TOWN – The City of Cape Town […]

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