President gives Defence Minister 48 hours to explain ANC use of SANDF plane

President Cyril Ramaphosa wants a detailed report on the circumstances that led to Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula sharing a flight to Harare with a senior delegation of African National Congress leadership. President Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: GCIS. JOHANNESBURG – President Cyril Ramaphosa has given Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula 48 hours to give him a […]

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Ngubane denies details surrounding Tsotsi’s dismissal from Eskom

Speaking at the State Capture Inquiry on Friday, former Eskom board chair Ben Ngubane has denied any knowledge that his statement which announced the departure of his predecessor Zola Tsotsi was done by the Guptas. A screengrab of former Eskom board chairperson Ben Ngubane appearing at the state capture inquiry on 11 September 2020. Picture: […]

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Drakenstein Municipality finding ways to curb costly copper cable theft

The municipality has been forced to find alternative solutions because repairs have become costly and dangerous for municipal staff. Exposed copper cable lines. Picture: EWN CAPE TOWN – The Drakenstein Municipality said it’s working with law enforcement agencies and farm watches to combat cable theft. It’s been forced to find alternative solutions because repairs have […]

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New Ipid head Ntlatseng meets WC management as part of outreach plan

Jennifer Ntlatseng’s plan seeks to ensure she provides strategic direction based on challenges encountered in various provinces regarding policing the police, and ensuring justice is served for victims and their families. Ipid head Jennifer Ntlatseng. Picture: @SAgovnews/Twitter CAPE TOWN – Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) executive director Jennifer Ntlatseng has met with the directorate’s management […]

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Critical but stable – No weekend power cuts but Eskom warns system is vulnerable

Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha said while the utility could maintain the current capacity to supply electricity, it may have to turn your power off should there be any significant breakdowns to its infrastructure. Picture: Pexels. JOHANNESBURG – Eskom said it was not anticipating load shedding this weekend, citing sufficient improvement to its power system due […]

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CapeNature offers free access to some WC reserves for a week in Sep

CapeNature offers free access to some WC reserves for a week in Sep Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning MEC Anton Bredell has encouraged locals and visitors to make use of the opportunity to explore. Cederberg Nature Reserve. Picture: capenature.co.za CAPE TOWN – In celebration of Tourism Month, CapeNature will allow free access to […]

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EMPD officers file crimen injuria complaint against aggressive Springs motorist

It’s understood it took at least 10 officers to subdue the suspect who was resisting arrest and hurling racial slurs at officers who had responded to a complaint about traffic violations in the Springs area. JOHANNESBURG – Members of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) have opened a case of crimen injuria against a man […]

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‘Zim issue impacts SA’ – Zulu defends ANC use of SANDF plane

The ANC said members merely took a lift with Defence Minister Nosiziwe Mapisa-Ngqakula who was on her way to the country. Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN JOHANNESBURG – African National Congress (ANC) national executive committee member and Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu said the Zimbabwean crisis was a case of national importance […]

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Former Springbok center Peter Cronje passes away aged 70

SA Rugby have paid tribute to former Springbok center Peter Cronje, who passed away on early on Friday 4 September after a battle with cancer, at the age of 70. Cronje, who would have turned 71 later this month, played 15 matches for South Africa, between 1971 and 1974, including seven test matches and scored […]

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SA ready to move to level 1 lockdown, but must do so cautiously – Prof Madhi

Wits Professor Shabir Madhi, who is in charge of the South African leg of the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine trial, has called for the re-opening of borders and resumption of international flights. Metrorail’s physical distance markers. Picture:: Metrorail. CAPE TOWN – As South Africans anticipate a further easing of lockdown regulations, Professor at the University of […]

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