In a move aimed at strengthening his office, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has appointed top communicators and advisors to help him in steering the ship as South Africa’s second in command. He appointed former president Thabo Mbeki’s ex spokesperson, Mukoni Ratshitanga, former journalist Vukani Mde and former ANC head of communications, Keith Khoza, among others. … Continue reading Khoza, Ratshitanga among Mashatile’s key appointees
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Z.C.C hailed for supporting government’s anti-Covid efforts
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has praised the congregants of Africa’s largest faith-based organisation, the Zion Christian Church (Z.C.C), for their cooperation and support during the Covid-19 pandemic. Millions of Z.C.C pilgrims from both sister churches last descended on Moria, outside Polokwane, for their annual Easter Pilgrimage in 2019, before the country went into a lockdown… Continue reading Z.C.C hailed for supporting government’s anti-Covid efforts
Criminal gang handed combined 705 years in prison for robbing pensioners
TSHWARELO HUNTER MOGAKANE A CRIMINAL gang which terrorised and robbed pensioners and others after withdrawing huge sums from the banks, has been sentenced to a combined 705 years in prison. Calvin Congo Mabunda, 42, Sibusizo Shamase Mkhwanazi, 43, Bhova Sticks Nkuna, 54, were sentenced in the Johannesburg High Court last week following their five-year reign… Continue reading Criminal gang handed combined 705 years in prison for robbing pensioners
Limpopo police, traffic officers hold fort tight on Easter weekend
POLICE officers in Limpopo have launched a crackdown on criminals and traffic offenders across various parts of the province as part of the Easter safety campaign. Together with officials from the Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety, they have kept watch over different routes leading to Polokwane and Musina on the border between South… Continue reading Limpopo police, traffic officers hold fort tight on Easter weekend
Bester, accomplices nabbed in Tanzania while trying to flee
South Africa’s most wanted fugitive, “Thabo Bester”, has been arrested in Tanzania while attempting to flee that country late last night. Bester, who escaped custody from the Mangaung Correctional Service Centre in the Free State a year ago after faking suicide, was finally traced in east Africa with his lover, Dr Nandipha Magudumana and an… Continue reading Bester, accomplices nabbed in Tanzania while trying to flee
North-West government denies claims it failed to spend R419m
The North West government has rejected claims that it failed to spend almost R500 million on services in the dilapidated parts of the province in the past financial year. This comes after ActionSA leader in the province, Kwena Mangope, released a statement alleging that the provincial government was to return R419 million to the Treasury… Continue reading North-West government denies claims it failed to spend R419m
Mbeki mum on “hypocrisy” accusation following his explosive Mashatile letter
FORMER President Thabo Mbeki’s foundation has refused to comment on claims that his leaked letter to ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile has raised “good points” at the “wrong time” for all the “wrong reasons.” The criticism came at the height of Mbeki’s name having once again taken centre stage on matters concerning incumbent ANC President… Continue reading Mbeki mum on “hypocrisy” accusation following his explosive Mashatile letter
SA Further Caught Up In Geopolitical Wrangles
THREATS of sanctions against South Africa by the United States (US) are a typical example of so-called big countries bullying smaller countries in the worsening geopolitical conflicts. It also presents a litmus test to South Africa’s foreign policy stance of neutrality as the country gets caught up in the fallout among the world’s most influential… Continue reading SA Further Caught Up In Geopolitical Wrangles
Mkhwebane guns for Dyantyi over ‘illegal’ impeachment committee sitting
SUSPENDED Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has threatened to take legal action against the parliamentary impeachment committee for allegedly holding an illegal meeting in her name. Richard Dyantyi, the chairperson of Parliament’s Section 194 committee probing the Public Protector’s fitness for office, called the meeting in order to allow presentations from the evidence leaders, who are… Continue reading Mkhwebane guns for Dyantyi over ‘illegal’ impeachment committee sitting
Hundreds remain missing after floods in Malawi
THE death toll after Tropical Cyclone Freddy in Malawi stands at 676. At least 533 people are missing. According to a draft assessment report by the World Health Organisation (WHO), some 2,3 million people have been affected, over 1,6 million severely food insecure and over 650 000 displaced. The highest reported impact was in the… Continue reading Hundreds remain missing after floods in Malawi