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Swim ends in tragedy for eMachibini teenagers
A 16-year-old teenager, Zanomusa Mdluli lost his life while swimming with friends in a dam in eMachibini, KwaZulu-Natal.
Zulu king recovering well in hospital, says Buthelezi
Zulu monarch prime minister, Inkosi Mangosuthu Buthelezi, has revealed that king Goodwill Zwelithini KaBhekuzulu is still recuperating in hospital.
Pongola community seething over police officer’s murder sentence
The community of Ncotshane in Pongola near Ngwavuma, in KwaZulu-Natal, is hopping mad over a 15-year prison sentence handed down to police detective, Mxolisi Donda.
Jozini child kidnapper to know fate on Wednesday
Khanyisile Mkhwanazi-Ngubane pleaded guilty to abducting the child after she was arrested in Daveyton, in Ekurhuleni, last year.
City of Joburg passes pro-development budget
The Adjustment Budget includes the allocation of R12.8 million for the operation of the Alexandra Automotive Hub, which includes a component shop, tyre fitment & alignment, panel beating, auto electrical work as well as services and maintenance workshops.
17 new schools to be built in Limpopo, says Premier
Limpopo Premier, Chupu Mathabatha, revealed this during his State of the Province Address (Sopa) on Thursday.
Family reeling from shock as jilted relative takes own life
Sebenzani “Mbube” Sithole’s family in kwaHlabisa Township in Qubukani, northern KwaZulu-Natal, is left with questions after the 24-year-old man fatally shot himself.
Wits University shuts down Solomon Mahlangu House following sit-in
Wits University management has shut down the Solomon Mahlangu building following an altercation between the EFF Student Command and the university’s security guards on Wednesday.
Workers, civil society mark budget day through protest
Metalworkers’ union, Numsa, in Johannesburg has joined a Saftu nationwide stay-away aimed at highlighting the plight of workers as companies continue to cut jobs in a sluggish economy that’s been battered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Be ready for your turn, Makhura tells Gauteng residents
Gauteng Premier, David Makhura, says Gauteng residents should be ready for their turn as the province intends to rollout massive vaccination.
Young man from deep rural Limpopo beats the odds, gets Bachelor’s Pass
The 20-year-old Mulima Secondary School learner, which is situated Sio Likhade Village, says doing matric amid COVID-19 was difficult and studying at home because of lockdown exacerbated the situation.
Makhura assures Gautengers that PPE thieves will be brought to book
Gauteng Premier David Makhura says corruption allegations and irregularities related to COVID-19 procurement in the province have delayed some of the health infrastructure and also revealed substantial governance weaknesses.
Tshwane south district at top of the 2020 matric class
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced the 2020 matric results on Monday and said 76.2% of the learners who sat down for the exam passed.
Call on Makhura’s government to procure more vaccine as Gauteng gears up for SOPA
Gauteng Premier David Makhura is set to deliver the State Of the Provincial Address following a challenging year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and corruption scandals.
Cable theft, substation break-ins rock Makana municipality
The municipality’s electricity department says the criminal acts leave a number of residents and businesses without power for a number of hours before supply can be restored.