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6:03

Nelson Mandela Bay councillor, Andile Lungisa to...

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2020/09/02

Nelson Mandela Bay councillor, Andile Lungisa says he intends on taking the fight against his suspension back to the ANC headquarters at Luthuli House in Johannesburg. Lungisa was speaking during a media briefing with the SABC YESTERDAY where he announced that he will be writing to ANC secretary Secretary General, Ace Magashule over the decision by the party's regional body to have him resign and suspended from the party. The former Youth league leader was found guilty of assault with intent to do

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2:53

Various state-owned entities have approached treasury...

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2020/09/02

The National Treasury has told Parliament that various state-owned entities have approached it for extra funding totaling nearly ten-billion rand. These include the SABC, Post Office and the Airports Company of South Africa. The National Treasury was briefing Parliament's Standing Committee on Appropriations on its performance as well as measures taken to curb fraud and corruption related to COVID-19.

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2:42

Gauteng Premier, David Makhura wants those implicated...

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2020/09/02

Gauteng Premier, David Makhura, says there's been incidents of corruption in Gauteng but nothing close to the scale and magnitude of the Covid-19 personal protective equipment scandal. He wants those implicated in PPE corruption to be sent to jail and the stolen monies recovered. Two Gauteng Health Department officials, believed to be at the centre of the scandal, have been identified by the Special Investigations Unit. One official has resigned and another has been suspended. One of the PPE

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3:11

The ANC's alliance partners have called for less talk...

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2020/09/02

The ANC's alliance partners have called for less talk and more action in dealing with corruption within the ruling party. This follows decisions taken at last weekend's ANC special National executive Committee meeting that those formally charged with corruption must step aside from their leadership positions immediately. Furthermore, those reportedly involved in malfaesance must face the Integrity Commission for a decison on a way forward and those convicted must resign from leadership and face

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2:00

NPA will oppose bail for two officers accused of...

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2020/09/01

The National Prosecution Authority says it will oppose bail for two officers accused of killing Eldorado Park teenager Nathaniel Julies. 46-year-old Simon Ndyalvana, commonly referred to as 'Scorpion' in Eldororado Park and 23-year-old Caylene Whiteboy, made a brief appearance in the Protea Magistrates' Court in Soweto, south of Johannesburg yesterday. They face charges including pre-mediated murder, defeating the ends of justice and possession of prohibited ammunition. The 16-year-old, who had Down

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3:32

ANC NEC has come to a conclusion that there is a...

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2020/09/01

The ANC National Executive Committee has endorsed the letter written by the President last week, denouncing any acts of corruption by officials deployed in government. President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a consolidated report on the outcomes of the past weekend's NEC meeting during a virtual media briefing on Monday afternoon. He also told the media that the NEC has come to a conclusion that there is a well-orchestrated campaign against him as party president.

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3:41

Everyone's responsibility to wage war on gender-based...

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2020/09/01

It is everyone's responsibility to wage war on gender-based violence and femicide. This is according to panellists during a security cluster dialogue on gender based violence and femicide held in Pretoria. The dialogue was held under the theme: "improving access to justice for the victims and survivors of GBV and Femicide". The dialogue marks the closure of the 2020 Women's Month programme and is part of the Justice Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) cluster's effort to fight the scourge of

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0:21

Death of a Newcastle farming couple in northern...

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2020/08/31

The death of a Newcastle farming couple in northern KwaZulu-Natal has left the tightknit farming community devestated and frustrated. It is believed that Glenn and Vida Homann Rafferty were attacked as they entered their home on their farm in the Normandien area on Saturday night. The murders come a day after bikers across the country gathered in peaceful protest, calling for an end to racism and farm killings.

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2:40

The PPE corruption scandal has angered many South...

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2020/08/31

Some health workers believe the handling of the Covid-19 procurement for personal protective equipment (PPE) by government will continue to impact negatively on the health sector, unless drastic measures are taken soon. The PPE corruption scandal has angered many South Africans and the World Health Organisation (WHO) labelled it murder. Twenty-four thousand health workers have contracted the Coronavirus in SA and 181 of them have died from COVID-19.

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3:18

Former Minister Nomvula Mokonyane's 40th birthday...

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2020/08/26

The owner of the Victorian Guest House in Krugersdorp, Frederick Hendrik Coetzee, has confirmed that he hosted former Minister Nomvula Mokonyane's 40th birthday party in 2003. The event was paid for by Bosasa. Coetzee was testifying at the State Capture Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday. The Commission also heard that Bosasa ordered meat for Mokonyane to the value of 17-thousand rand. Last year, Mokonyane was implicated in the testimony of former Bosasa chief operations officer, Angelo Agrizzi, who

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2:14

EFF's Floyd Shivambu has introduces a private...

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2020/08/26

The Chief Whip of the EFF Floyd Shivambu has introduced a private members' s bill in the Standing Committee on Finance to nationalise the South African Reserve Bank .. The bill was originally introduced by the party leader, Julius Malema, in 2018 but lapsed due to the term of the fifth Parliament expiring. But Parliament's legal advisor says the bill could face constitutional challenges. According to a Constitutional court judgement of 2012 private members bills must be treated the same way as a

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4:50

High number of teachers who were infected with...

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2020/08/26

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says the high number of teachers who were infected with COVID-19 in June did not contract the virus due to the reopening of the schools, but in their communities. Motshekga was responding to the debate on the re-opening of schools brought by IFP MP Lindinkosi Ngcobo during hybrid sitting of the National Assembly. She also says the Department is ready to continue with learning and teaching wile curbing the spread of the Coronavirus.

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6:17

South Africa will have a zero percent alcohol limit...

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2020/08/26

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula is adamant South Africa will have a zero percent alcohol limit for motorists by the end of this year. Mbalula says the Road Traffic Amendment Bill, which will prohibit drivers from consuming any amount alcohol before driving, is now before parliament. The minister said this YESTERDAY evening when he announced the new transport regulations under level 2 of the nationwide lockdown. He expressed his concern over the rise in alcohol-related road incidents following the

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2:13

Judgement has been reserved in the case of the Public...

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2020/08/25

Judgment has been reserved in the case of the Public Protector wanting to stop parliament from kickstarting a process to investigate her fitness to hold office. Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane approached the Western Cape High Court after the National Assembly endorsed a motion by the DA Chief Whip Natasha Mazzone for a panel of indepedent experts to be appointed to assess whether or not Mkhwebane has a case to answer. She wants the high court to halt the process pending a determination on the

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2:17

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says regulations...

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2020/08/25

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says regulations regarding alcohol consumption should be tightened to ensure that people do not drink and drive. Mbalula visited families of the three deceased metro police officers, who died in a head on collision in Pretoria on Sunday morning. Families of the deceased are devastated.

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2:46

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has requested more...

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2020/08/25

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has requested more clarity on the details contained in the report on forced sterilisation of HIV positive women in South Africa. In February, the Commission for Gender Equality released a report on how 48 HIV positive women, were sterilised forcefully at 15 public hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. The Commission revealed that the women were forced to sign consent forms under the guise that they were approving a cesarean section. Instead, nurses and doctors

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3:50

Majority of KwaZulu-Natal's 2-point-8 million...

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2020/08/24

The majority of KwaZulu-Natal's 2-point-8 million learners, who have been at home since the start of the lockdown in March, will return to school this week. The provincial government has announced plans for the return of learners at a virtual briefing in Durban. The national plan is for Grades R to 4, and Grades 6, 9, 10 and 11, to return today. The remaining grades will return to class at the end of the month.

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3:43

Political parties have raised their concerns about...

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2020/08/24

Public school learners in grades 1-4, 6 and 9-11 will be returning to school on Monday. The schools were forced to shut down last month after the cabinet decided on a four week break following concerns about rising Covid-19 infections in the country. Grade 12 and 7 had a 1 and 2 weeks break respectively. Some political parties have raised their concerns about the state of schools readiness for more learners

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3:46

All protocols ready for all grades to go back to...

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2020/08/24

As the World Health Organization has urged African countries to put solid COVID-19 prevention measures in place before the reopening of learning institutions, South African schools are set to welcome back more learners starting this week. In July, President Cyril Ramaphosa had announced that learning would be suspended for four weeks, as Coronavirus infections continued to rise across the country. Grades 7 and 12 have resumed classes following the break. They will be joined by Grades R, 1, 2, 3, 4,

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4:30

Legal action to be launched against Botswana's...

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2020/08/20

Former Botswana President Ian Khama and South African businesswoman Brigette Motsepe will be launching legal action against Botswana's government accusing them of defaming their characters. This comes after a forensic report by a British law firm cleared the pair of allegations of money laundering and financing political unrest. The two high profile figures are key figures in a criminal case in which they are accused of siphoning over 10-million US dollars out of Botswana. Noma Bolani reports...

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