Zille: DA will keep promoting non-racialism, improving lives of disadvantaged

The party’s leaders on Monday provided an update on policies adopted during its virtual policy conference over the weekend. FILE: DA Federal Council chairperson Helen Zille. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN CAPE TOWN – Democratic Alliance (DA) federal council chairperson Helen Zille on Monday said that the party would continue focusing on promoting non-racialism and improving the […]

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Corporates challenged to back Delft mask-for-meals project

In a bid to alleviate hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Delft community has started a mask-making project to ensure that families have a meal to eat. A volunteer with the Delft Action Network sews up a mask. Picture: Kaylynn Palm/EWN CAPE TOWN – In a bid to alleviate hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic, the […]

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Police confirm attempt to petrol bomb Clicks store in Emalahleni

Mpumalanga police spokesperson Leonard Hlathi said that there was an attempt by a group of people to petrol-bomb a Clicks store in Emalahleni. Picture: SAPS Facebook page. JOHANNESBURG – Mpumalanga police spokesperson Leonard Hlathi said that there was an attempt by a group of people to petrol-bomb a Clicks store in Emalahleni. He said that […]

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Achmat Dangor was a selfless & extraordinary human being – Hatang

Dangor died on Sunday at the age of 71. He was instrumental in movements against Bantu education in the 1970s. Achmat Dangor. Picture: Nelson Mandela Foundation. JOHANNESBURG – Author and activist Achmat Dangor is being remembered as a selfless and extraordinary human being. Dangor died on Sunday at the age of 71. He was instrumental […]

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Jacob Zuma Foundation criticises NPA for delays in ex-leader’s corruption trial

Former President Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales face charges of fraud, corruption, and racketeering linked to the multi-billion-rand Arms Deal. FILE: Former President Jacob Zuma in court on 23 May 2019. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN. DURBAN – The Jacob Zuma Foundation has issued strong words against the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) because of delays […]

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South Africans have reason to be angry over corruption – Kieswetter

Sars Commissioner Edward Kieswetter, however, emphasised that our taxes were critical, especially when it came to using the funds to help the country’s most vulnerable. South African Revenue Service (Sars) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter. Picture: @sarstax/Twitter CAPE TOWN – South African Revenue Service (Sars) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter said that he understood and appreciated the anger of […]

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B4SA: No substandard products PPE was procured on behalf of donors

The Hawks are investigating more than 50 cases relating to PPE procurement which failed to meet safety standards. Business for South Africa (B4SA) was involved in some of the procurement. JOHANNESBURG – Business for South Africa (B4SA) claims that no substandard products or falsified personal protective equipment (PPE) was distributed to doctors or nurses. The […]

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Mabuza: Crime and corruption erodes the image of South Africa

The deputy president on Sunday said that corruption was eroding the image of South Africa as allegations of corruption continued to swell around the country. Deputy President David Mabuza. Picture: @DDMabuza/Twitter PRETORIA – Deputy President David Mabuza on Sunday spoke out against corruption in the country. Mabuza used the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) national […]

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Imizamo Yethu residents look to rebuild homes after fire displaces hundreds

More than 800 people were displaced after hundreds of shacks were gutted in the blaze. More than 800 people were displaced after hundreds of shacks were gutted in a fire at the Imizamo Yethu informal settlement in Hout Bay on 6 September 2020. Picture: Kaylynn Palm/EWN CAPE TOWN – Imizamo Yethu residents left destitute after […]

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WATCH LIVE: Ex-Eskom CEO Matona in the hot seat at Zondo Inquiry

WATCH LIVE: Ex-Eskom CEO Matona in the hot seat at Zondo Inquiry Former Eskom CEO Tshediso Matona is giving evidence at the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture. Former Eskom CEO Tshediso Matona at a media briefing in Johannesburg on 08 December 2014 on the state of South Africa’s electricity system. Picture: EWN JOHANNESBURG […]

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