Gauteng council, Cogta MEC fail in bid to appeal Tshwane administration ruling

In the matter between the provincial government and the DA, the SCA found that the Pretoria High Court was correct to conclude that the running of Tshwane by an unelected administrator was the antithesis of democratic and accountable government as enshrined in the Constitution. The Tshwane Council. Picture: @TshwaneANC/Twitter. JOHANNESBURG – The Supreme Court of […]

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Hiring The Right Talent Is Key To SME Growth

According to the National Development Plan (NDP) for 2030, it is projected that small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) will contribute 60-80% of South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) and will unlock an estimated 90% of the 11-million expected new jobs. However, the impact of COVID-19 on the country’s economy, small businesses and subsequently the […]

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Zane Kilian’s lawyer wants bail finalised as charge for failed Booth hit added

Thirty-nine-year-old Zane Kilian on Monday appeared in the Bellville Regional Court in relation to Kinnear’s fatal shooting outside his home in Bishop Lavis in September. FILE: The lawyers representing the accused in the Charl Kinnear murder case arrive at the Bishop Lavis court on Friday, 25 September 2020. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN CAPE TOWN – The […]

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Miss SA Shudufhadzo Musida to put focus on mental health during her reign

Musida said that there were many stigmas around mental health. Newly-crowned Miss SA Shudufhadzo Musida in the CapeTalk studios. Picture: Sibongile Mafu CAPE TOWN – Newly-crowned Miss South Africa, Shudufhadzo Musida, said that her prime focus during her reign would be on mental health and the need to break stigmas which had worsened during the […]

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No party was worth having to miss writing matric final exams, warns WCED

The National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations get underway in 10 days amid concern over the risk of a second wave of COVID-19. CAPE TOWN – There are ten days before matrics start sitting for their final exams. The National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations get underway amid concern over the risk of a second wave of […]

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Cele: More arrests likely in Senzo Meyiwa murder case

The minister on Monday made the remarks at a media briefing in Pretoria where he gave an update on the protracted murder case. Police Minister Bheki Cele. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN JOHANNESBURG – Police Minister Bheki Cele on Monday said that they had not ruled out making more arrests in the Senzo Meyiwa murder case. Cele […]

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DA must overcome trust deficit with potential black voters – Moriarty

Outgoing DA Gauteng chairperson Mike Moriarty said that the party had an opportunity to campaign on issues that affected broader society that could see it go beyond 26% at the polls. FILE: The Democratic Alliance’s Mike Moriarty speaks outside the Pretoria High Court on 13 March 2020 where the party filed an urgent application to […]

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Angelo Agrizzi being treated harshly, lawyers tell High Court

They’re adamant that the fraud and corruption accused former Bosasa COO should be released on bail after it was denied by the Palm Ridge Commercial Crimes Court. Former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi appears in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on 14 October 2020. Agrizzi was denied bail in his corruption and bribery case. Picture: Xanderleigh […]

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Bushiri, co-accused to spend 4 more nights in jail as bail hearing postponed

This after their case was rolled over to allow accused number one to explain to the court why he should be granted bail. Members of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) came out in support of self-proclaimed prophet, Shepherd Bushiri, and his wife Mary Bushiri, who appeared at the Pretoria Magistrates Court on 21 October 2020 […]

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Senzo Meyiwa deliberately killed in a hit – AfriForum’s Gerrie Nel

Advocate Gerrie Nel of AfriForum’s private prosecution unit said that the police agreed that Meyiwa wasn’t killed in a robbery. Late Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa. Picture: Facebook.com JOHANNESBURG – Advocate Gerrie Nel of AfriForum’s private prosecution unit said that the police report showed that Senzo Meyiwa was deliberately killed in a hit. This follows […]

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