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Sanco slams courts for ‘judicial dictatorship’ as Zuma’s fate draws closer

The South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco) has hauled the judiciary over the coals for what it believes is an interference in matters outside of its jurisdiction.

20 Dec 2021 1AM 2 min

Limpopo gears up for busy festive season

The Limpopo provincial government says it’s ready to welcome scores of tourists over the festive season.

16 Dec 2021 12PM 2 min

LISTEN: Zero prospect of success for Zuma appeal– legal expert

Legal expert Ulrich Roux believes former president Jacob Zuma has hit the end of the road in his attempt to stay out of prison.

15 Dec 2021 10AM 3 min

Mashaba hails multi-party govt as ‘vaccine for virus of poor governance’

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has described the coalition agreements between the party and five others as the remedy for poor governance at municipalities across the country.

15 Dec 2021 9AM 2 min

Phaahla hints at ‘family meeting’ on Wednesday ahead of festive season

Deputy President David Mabuza may be tasked with delivering the much-anticipated ‘family meeting’ this week, as the country prepares to head into the festive season.

14 Dec 2021 11AM 1 min

80% of people haven’t expected racism in past 5 years – IRR survey

Gabriel Crouse, analyst and the institute’s head of campaigns says they recently held a survey where one of the answered indicated 80% of people haven’t experience racism in the past few years.

14 Dec 2021 10AM 4 min

Tourism prepares to welcome international visitors as some travel bans eased

The Department of Tourism says it’s happy to welcome back some international tourists onto South African shores following the gradual return of flights from overseas destinations.

10 Dec 2021 11AM 1 min

LISTEN: Some 57k applicants missing proof of residence - GDE

The Gauteng Education Department on Friday confirmed that some 57 000 applicants for Grade 1 and Grade 8 in Gauteng are missing proof of residence. Steve Mabona further explains

10 Dec 2021 8AM 1 min

LISTEN: Justice Albie Sachs says more work is needed on ‘equality law’

Speaking at an event to celebrate the Constitution Justice Albie Sachs, who served as judge on the first Constitutional Court of South Africa, reflected on what the day represents.

10 Dec 2021 7AM 2 min

LISTEN: The lions roam in Marloth Park

There has been countless sighting of the five lions that decided to make the small town of Marloth Park in Mpumalanga their temporary home. Marloth resident Anita says she saw the predators with her own two eyes – and gave a detailed account of her encounter with the animals.

9 Dec 2021 10AM 2 min

Mabuza: No taxpayers’ money spent on Russian trip

Deputy president David Mabuza has vehemently denied using taxpayers’ money to pay for his recent trip to Russia to undergo medical treatment.

9 Dec 2021 10AM 1 min

LISTEN: New study shows Pfizer vaccine may be less effective against Omicron

New research strongly suggests that the Pfizer vaccine is not as effective against the new Omicron variant first identified in South Africa.

8 Dec 2021 9AM 3 min

[LISTEN] Contracted economy not unexpected, also not that dire

Following four quarters of consecutive growth, the South African economy contracted by 1,5%. Economist, Professor Raymond Parsons says the announcement is not unexpected.

7 Dec 2021 8AM 3 min

Cold and dreary weekend as bad weather grips the county

Residents across the country can expect a wet and windy weekend.

3 Dec 2021 11AM 1 min

[LISTEN] ‘Anger over foreign drivers behind N3 truck protest’

The All Truck Driver’s Foundation believes local truck drivers are justified in their anger around the hiring of foreign nationals.

3 Dec 2021 5AM 1 min

More SA children in hospital, says expert amid Covid resurgence

Hospital admissions have increased across South Africa hospitals amid a resurgence of Covid-19 cases.

2 Dec 2021 8AM 1 min

Fatal crash at Buccleuch interchange in Johannesburg

Meanwhile at least twenty other accidents have been reported across the province. Gauteng traffic spokesperson Obed Sibasa has more.

2 Dec 2021 12AM 1 min

R200 when you get the jab, says Health Department

The Department of Health has increased the Vooma Vaccination voucher on Wednesday to encourage more people to get the jab.

1 Dec 2021 10AM 2 min

Zondo dismisses Arthur Fraser's bid to cross-examine state capture witnesses

Chairperson of the commission of inquiry into state capture Raymond Zondo has dismissed Arthur Fraser's application for leave to cross examine a handful of the commission's witnesses.