Questions around state witness Norma Mngoma allegedly contacted

The estranged wife of former minister Malusi Gigaba is facing charges of crimen injuria and malicious damage to property in the Pretoria Magistrates Court. Norma Gigaba, wife of Former Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba at Pretoria Magistrates Court on 14 September 2020. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN PRETORIA – Lawyers for Norma Mngoma said they are investigating who […]

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SA records 1,897 new coronavirus infections in last 24 hours

SA records 1,897 new coronavirus infections in last 24 hours The Health Department has recorded 18,891 the total number of people who have succumbed to the virus here at home. FILE: A Dis-Chem Pharmacy health professional collects a nasal swab for a COVID-19 coronavirus test at a drive-through testing site at a mall in Centurion […]

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Relatives of drowned Khayelitsha boys receiving trauma counselling

Miyolo Gwinta and Linathi Ntshonga were found in a dam between Old Faure Road and the N2 highway in Mfuleni on Thursday night after clothing was spotted floating on the water. A composite image of Linathi Ntsonga (left) and Miyolo Gwinta (right). Picture: Supplied CAPE TOWN – The relatives of two Khayelitsha boys whose bodies […]

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Scopa willing to work with SABC to rectify AG’s adverse findings

Scopa slammed the SABC’s lack of planning relating to supply chain and contract management. FILE: The SABC headquarters in Johannesburg. Picture: Supplied CAPE TOWN – Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) said it’s willing to work with the SABC to rectify adverse findings made by the Auditor General. Scopa conducted a site visit to […]

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Police officer among 16 arrested for possession of illicit cigarettes and drugs

Ngoepe said the 36-year-old police officer, stationed at the Apel police station, was handcuffed during a stop and search and was found to be in possession of 20 sachets of nyaope. Handcuffs. Picture: @SAPoliceService/Twitter. JOHANNESBURG – Sixteen suspects in Limpopo are in police custody after they were caught in possession of illicit cigarettes and drugs. […]

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Communications dept: There was widespread consultation before Makhubele’s axing

Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams’ spokesperson Mish Molakeng confirmed that a decision to release Colleen Makhubele was taken following a meeting between the minister and the board. Colleen Makhubele. Picture: @ColleenMakhubele/Twitter. JOHANNESBURG – The Communications ministry said there was widespread consultation prior to the axing of Colleen Makhubele who had already been demoted from the board chairperson […]

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Budget Coalition: Govt’s budget decison-making must consider voice of the public

The Budget Justice Coalition said decision-making around the budget must consider the voice of ordinary South Africans. Finance Minister Tito Mboweni. Picture: GCIS JOHANNESBURG – With Finance Minister Tito Mboweni set to deliver the Mid-term Budget Policy Statement next week, there are growing calls for government to develop a plan centred around preserving human rights. […]

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Woman appears in court for defrauding Eskom of R300,000

It’s believed the woman’s been operating since 2018 for a Gauteng-based syndicate, with clients extending as far as the Western Cape. Picture: Pexels. CAPE TOWN – A 34-year-old woman appeared in court on Friday for allegedly defrauding Eskom electricity worth an estimated R300,000 rand. She appeared in the King Williams Town Magistrates Court. A probe […]

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300 insourced City of Joburg workers say they want to join Mashaba’s movement

300 insourced City of Joburg workers say they want to join Mashaba’s movement The group invited Herman Mashaba in the Johannesburg CBD on Saturday morning with the intention of aiding his campaign trail. Herman Mashaba on a recruitment drive in the Joburg CBD on Saturday 24 October. Picture: Herman Mashaba/Twitter. JOHANNESBURG – About 300 City […]

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