Malema: Black cops set to testify against me in assault case are hypocrites

The EFF leader and party MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi appeared in the Randburg Magistrates on a charge of assault on Tuesday. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema addresses supporters after appearing in the Randburg Magistrates Court on 13 October 2020. Picture: @EFFSouthAfrica/Twitter JOHANNESBURG – Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema on Tuesday labelled black […]

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Anthea Thopps mother will pray for her murderer as the family focuses on healing

“She still wants to know why he did it to her daughter, but she also said that she will pray for him.” Anthea Thopps. Picture: Facebook CAPE TOWN – The aunt of a woman killed in Beaufort West said on Tuesday it was time for her family to heal after her nieces murderer was sentenced. […]

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Another security breach at office of Chief Justice

In a break-in during 2017, a number of computers containing information about judges were stolen from the office. CAPE TOWN – The office of the Chief Justice on Tuesday revealed another security breach at its Midrand premises in Gauteng. What was understood to be cyber criminals, struck during the end of September. Secretary general for […]

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Over R20bn in UIF funds paid out in Gauteng alone, says Minister Nxesi

As businesses felt the crunch of the coronavirus lockdown, tens of thousands of people looked to the UIF for financial help. FILE: Labour and Employment Minister Thulas Nxesi. Picture: @deptoflabour/Twitter CAPE TOWN – Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi on Tuesday said more than R20 billion in Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) funds have been paid […]

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Special provincial official funeral declared for Priscilla Jana

The late SAHRC deputy chairperson died on Saturday at the age of 76. Late human rights lawyer Priscilla Jana. Picture: @GJFras/Twitter JOHANNESBURG – President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a special provincial official funeral for the late human rights lawyer Priscilla Jana. The late South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) deputy chairperson died on Saturday at […]

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There are other victims, says Solly Msimanga’s sexual harassment accuser

Nkele Molapo recalled one specific day where she received a lift from Solly Msimanga following a debate in Pretoria when he allegedly made his move in his car outside her house. Solly Msimanga. Picture: EWN JOHANNESBURG – A woman who laid a sexual harassment complaint against Democratic Alliance (DA) Gauteng interim leader, Solly Msimanga, on […]

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Teacher in hot water for identifying himself as African on job application

Glen Snyman is an outspoken critic of race classification and is the founder of an organisation called People Against Race Classification. Glen Snyman is the founder of an organisation called People Against Race Classification. He is pictured with Helen Zille. Picture: People Against Race Classification/Facebook JOHANNESBURG – A Western Cape teacher has reportedly been summoned […]

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State capture commission hearing testimony from former Transnet head of legal

State capture commission hearing testimony from former Transnet head of legal The commission says Advocate Siyabulela Mapoma was involved in processes that included disciplinary hearings and the controversial reinstatement of former CEO Siyabonga Gama. Advocate Siyabulela Xhanti Mapoma during the interviews for the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) at the Union Buildings on 14 […]

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Ex-ANC MP Vincent Smith’s corruption case postponed to December

State prosecutors told the court on Wednesday they had experienced difficulties with accessing their offices due to COVID-19, and they had not shared critical documents with Smith’s lawyers. Former ANC MP Vincent Smith during a media briefing in Kempton Park, Johannesburg 24 June 2018. Picture: EWN. JOHANNESBURG – The Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on Wednesday […]

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DBE: Plans in place to protect pupils from COVID-19 during matric exams

The department said pupils showing COVID-19 symptoms like a persistent fever would not be allowed to write the final paper this year. Matric pupils writing exams. Image: EWN. JOHANNESBURG – With just three weeks to go before some matrics will sit for the first final exam papers, preparations were underway to make more space available […]

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