The newly appointed Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula, says that unscrupulous transport operators and illegal foreign national truck drivers are to blame for the recent spate of violence. For local truck drivers, 2019 has proven to be the deadliest and most dangerous period on the roads in recent history. In the last 18 weeks alone,..
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Over 200 truck drivers have been subject to violent attacks in 2019 and more than 2000 vehicles have been damaged by illegal blockades, stoning and arson
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Ace Magashule: We’ll confiscate the assets of white South Africans – He sketched a kind of Marxist-Leninist future for the country in which private property, banks and industries will be nationalised and “Africanised”
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Last month the ANC secretary general, Ace Magashule, who has himself been accused of large-scale corruption, stated that the assets of white South Africans will be confiscated without compensation. He sketched a kind of Marxist-Leninist future for the country in which private property, banks and industries will be nationalised and “Africanised”. “Our people demand service..
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ARMS DEAL COMMISSION FAILED TO DO ITS JOB – Corruption Watch wants the court to review and set aside the findings of the inquiry that was appointed by former president Jacob Zuma
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The court application by Corruption Watch and Right2know comes after Judge Willie Seriti, who headed the commission exonerated politicians of wrongdoing-when he released his report in 2016. Corruption Watch has argued in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria that the arms deal commission failed to do its job. The anti-corruption organisation wants the court to..
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Eastern Cape Premier denies splurging R450 000 taxpayers money on home renovations that was commissioned from the cash-strapped Mbizana Municipality
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Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Mabuyane has vehemently denied having any involvement in the embezzlement of R450 000 from the embattled Mbizana Municipality. As reported by SABC News, at the time Mabuyane was elected as the Premier of Eastern Cape, he had yet to answer to questions around why R450 000, allegedly extracted from R1.1-million that..
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Public Protector Mkhwebane does a Hlaudi: ‘Only God can remove me’ – her utterances and general approach have left a bitter taste in the mouths of South Africans
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The Public Protector of South Africa, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, has remained defiant in the face of staunch criticism, claiming that her position of power and influence is sanctioned by God. It’s been an admittedly turbulent year for the Public Protector’s office. Numerous reports and orders of remedial action, concerning highly politicised controversies, have been challenged in..
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Controversial politician, Bathabile Dlamini won’t go quietly: Five bombshell claims from her resignation letter
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Bathabile Dlamini’s role as a public representative has been all but vanquished on Tuesday after the controversial politician decided to leave her MP position. However, she’s not going out without a fight. Dlamini’s sudden resignation comes in the wake of her exclusion from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Cabinet, which was officially announced at the end of..
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Orania’s legal status “could be reviewed” by new Northern Cape Premier since he believes there is “unfinished business” when it comes to establishing the legality of racially-exclusive settlements
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One of the most controversial parts of South African culture lies on the border between Free State and the Northern Cape. Orania, a whites-only town equidistant between Cape Town and Pretoria, has proved to be incredibly divisive, and it hasn’t escaped the attention of Zamani Saul. The new Northern Cape Premier – who’s already won..
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Are the rats now fleeing the sinking ship? – Radebe and Cwele also resigns as ANC MPs
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Jeff Radebe and Siyabonga Cwele are the latest members of the previous cabinet who also resigned as MPs. Add to this Susan Shabangu, Dipuo Letsatsi-Duma and Nomaindia Mfeketo, then it’s six ex-ministers who are suddenly no longer able to serve in parliament. Radebe are “praised” because he held six cabinet posts in his term. The..
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The truth hurts! – Bishop states that the ANC deputy president is a murderer, is now likely to be charged for defamation of character and fake information
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A bishop was arrested by police, after alleging that the ANC’s deputy president, David Mabuza is a murderer about a year ago. Bishop Hangwi Maumela, apparently said the ANC could not afford to appoint a murderer as deputy president of the country. He apparently added that the country had to choose people who didn’t sleep..
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Punishment doesn’t really fit the crime! – What the disgraced eThekwini mayor will earn while on special leave at the taxpayer’s expense after her toilet tender scandal
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The punishment doesn’t really fit the crime on this one. Zandile Gumede may be on “special leave”, but her salary payments won’t be taking a break. Embattled eThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede begins 30 days of “special leave” on Monday, as mandated by the ANC’s Provincial Executive Committee Meeting this weekend. The members have claimed this..
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EFF are having a bit of a nightmare in their battle with AfriForum – Here’s how much the EFF have paid to help “stop” land expropriation
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Life comes at you fast, right? The EFF are having a bit of a nightmare in their battle with AfriForum, who have found a cunning way to use their money. The political force behind the “pay back the money” movement sure have been practising what they preach recently, even if it hasn’t been on their..
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Trade union group Solidarity unveil R4.5bn plans for “alternative Afrikaans education system”
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Solidarity is ready to plough their resources into creating an Afrikaans-centric education system that will rival the one set out by the government. Trade union group Solidarity (Solidariteit) have been talking big this week, after unveiling their plans for NetWerk. The project plans to inject billions into an education system that works for South Africans…..
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Gupta brothers ‘to splash millions on double wedding’ at Himalaya ski resort – but controversial family still owes Sun City money
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The family at the centre of state capture allegations in South Africa is planning to throw a lavish wedding for an estimated R43m at a ski resort in the Himalayas. The Times of India reported that “unprecedented arrangements” are being made for both Ajay Gupta’s son Suryakant and Atul Gupta’s son Shashank to tie the..
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IN THE NAME OF ZUMA – From Death Squad to Dead Squad: Nhleko’s Chinese-trained ‘secret agents’ left stranded and fearful
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Members of a ‘death squad’, recruited by former Minister of Police Nathi Nhleko and trained between March and May 2016 by the elite Chinese People’s Armed Forces Academy, are living in a twilight zone, seemingly left to fend for themselves and in fear for their lives. When an approach to the Office of the Inspector-General..
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EFF defends call for land occupations: “We will intensify our struggle for expropriation of land without compensation … It’s not likely to get easier for anyone”
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EFF Gauteng Provincial Head, Mandisa Mashego, has denied that the EFF’s call for land occupations has impeded on the City of Johannesburg’s ability to provide basic services in Alexandra. Mashego was responding to an allegation made by former MEC of Human Settlements Dikgang Uhuru Moiloa at a prior sitting of the Alexandra inquiry on 15..
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