OPINION: Nathaniel Julies, gangsterism & SA’s policing problem

OPINION The recent death of Nathaniel Julies, allegedly at the hands of the South African Police Service (SAPS) officers in Eldorado Park, raises two issues that are not new: excessive force by SAPS members; and the policing of gangs in affected communities. The Julies case is not an isolated incident, and should be understood in […]

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Eskom’s Oberholzer: Power supply on a knife’s edge

The utility is warning that it could implement stage two load shedding if the situation doesn’t improve. Eskom CFO Jan Oberholzer. Picture: Twitter/OberholzerMr JOHANNESBURG – Eskom said that its ability to supply electricity over the next 24 hours had been put under strain after the latest breakdown. This time, a conveyer belt feeding coal into […]

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SA GDP plunge, revenue shortfall to delay debt stabilisation – Moody’s

SA GDP plunge, revenue shortfall to delay debt stabilisation – Moody’s South Africa will struggle to bring down its soaring levels of public debt, set to reach 80% of gross domestic product this year, due to the impact of the record economic contraction on tax revenues, ratings firm Moody’s said on Thursday. FILE: Moody’s headquarters […]

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Primedia honours the late George Bizos

Primedia Broadcasting acting CEO Geraint Crwys-Williams thanked the late human rights lawyer for his contribution to the creation of a democratic South Africa. FILE: Human rights lawyer George Bizos attended a memorial briefing for struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada at the Nelson Mandela foundation in Houghton, Johannesburg on 28 March 2017. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN JOHANNESBURG – […]

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There was no choice but to put Tshwane under administration, argues Gauteng govt

The Constitutional Court heard arguments from the council and the Democratic Alliance (DA), which maintained the provincial government acted drastically without proper consultation. The Tshwane Council. Picture: @TshwaneANC/Twitter. JOHANNESBURG – The Gauteng executive council on Thursday argued in the Constitutional Court that the provincial government had no choice but to place the City of Tshwane […]

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Bartlett released as Chiefs assistant coach

Shaun Bartlett released as Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach This comes just one day after the Soweto giants sacked head coach Ernst Middendorp. Shaun Bartlett has been released from his contract as assistant coach with Kaizer Chiefs. Picture: @KaizerChiefs/Twitter JOHANNESBURG – The coaching cleanout at Kaizer Chiefs continued on Thursday as the club announced that they […]

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Cele: Actions of officers accused of Nathaniel Julies’ murder uncalled for

Police claimed that the teenager was caught in the crossfire during alleged gang violence but the community said that he was killed by police. FILE: Police Minister Bheki Cele releases the first quarter crime statistics for 2020/2021 at a media briefing on 14 August 2020. Picture: GCIS JOHANNESBURG – Police Minister Bheki Cele said that […]

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Gumede corruption case postponed for State to finalise forensic audit

Former eThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede previously accused the State of treating her unfairly by arresting her before completing its investigations. Former eThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede and and some of her co-accused appear in the Durban Commercial Crimes Court on 10 September 2020 on charges relating to corruption. Picture: Nkosikhona Duma/EWN DURBAN – The case against […]

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Venete Klein offended by Zola Tsotsi calling her a ‘Gupta board member’

Venete Klein was among members that expressed no-confidence in Tsotsi before he was suspended and she said that it was frustrating working with him because he didn’t respond to emails and requests for engagement. A screengrab of former Eskom board member Venete Klein appearing at the state capture inquiry in Johanneburg on 10 September 2020. […]

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Zuma’s lawyers concerned his testimony at Zondo Inquiry can be used against him

Zuma’s lawyer, Eric Mabuza, said that he wrote to the commission expressing concern about the recent change to its regulations, which give the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) access to investigations of the commission. FILE: Former President Jacob Zuma at the state capture commission on 19 July 2019. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN JOHANNESBURG – Former President Jacob […]

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