A North West former member of Parliament sentenced for stock theft

Tebogo Msimanga | The Schweizer Reneke Regional Court sentenced Veronica Mapule Mafolo 48), a former Member of Parliament in the North West Legislature, and Thabo Freddy Phutiyagae (36), to three years direct imprisonment on a charge of stock theft. The two were arrested following an incident that occurred on 12 January 2018, at a farm […]

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“Can Joburg Mayor be trusted with overseeing R70 billion budget?”

Just News | Councillor Kabelo Gwamanda was sworn in as Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg Municipality on On 5 May 2023, DA’s Mpho Phalatse said publicly and in full view of live television and radio broadcast by several media houses, Cllr Gwamanda swore that he “will be faithful to the Republic of South […]

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Inkatha Freedom Party notes malicious attacks on Prince Buthelezi

Tebogo Msimanga | Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Secretary General Secretary Siphosethu Ngcobo says he has taken note of malicious attacks on the IFP and its Founder and President Mangosuthu Buthelezi on the basis of an internal memorandum, which he circulated to all our structures today. “While it is not my habit to discuss internal party […]

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A case of sexual harassment opened against an ANC councillor

Tebogo Msimanga | African Independent National Congress (AINC) says it opened a case of sexual harassment against an ANC Councilor in ward 25, in Kanana in North West Province on Wednesday 03 May 2023. It is alleged that the ANC Councilor in Ward 25 has been consistently demanding sexual favours from community members in exchange […]

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“If the SABC is not freed from political interference, we hold no hope that the 2024 Elections will be free and fair”.

Tebogo Msimanga | The Inkatha Freedom Party’s leadership says it was shocked on Monday morning to learn that an SABC broadcast crew was pulled by the SABC from IFP Workers’ Day activities after it had already arrived at the location, shortly before IFP President Velenkosini Hlabisa arrived. IFP National Spokesperson Mkhuleko Hlengwa said whilst this […]

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United Africans Transformation (UAT) not Commemorating Freedom Day

Tebogo Msimanga | As South Africans are gearing themselves to celebrate Freedom day with President Cyril Ramaphosa being a keynote speaker in Klerksdorp in North West province, United Africans Transformation (UAT) says following inputs from its members it decided not to Commemorate Freedom Day. UAT President Abel Tau said UAT leadership embarked on a listening […]

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Gauteng Department of Education spends over R80 million on 1062 litigation cases while failing to fix school infrastructure-DA

Just News | The Gauteng Department of Education’s (GDE) incompetence and failure to deliver adequate school infrastructure has resulted in the department being implicated in 1062 litigation cases costing over R80 million over the past five financial years. Most of these cases are related to combined summons, learner injuries, court orders, and letters of demand. […]

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“The decision by the Department of Public Enterprises to suddenly appoint a new board to SAA  “stinks of corruption”

Tebogo Msimanga | The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA)says it has noted the press statement issued by the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) where they announce the new board members of South African Airways (SAA). NUMSA General Secretary Irvin Jim said DPE statement was released shortly after NUMSA released a statement, exposing […]

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ANC mourns the passing of comrade Pieterson

Just News | The African National Congress mourns the passing of anti-apartheid activist and liberation struggle veteran Comrade Ralph Pietersen who was a member of uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) and Intelligence Liaison Officer in Angola during the most critical phase of the democratic revolution.  The ruling party said comrade Lawrence belongs to a generation of […]

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