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Budget speech 2020: Opposition parties call for working solutions
DA Shadow Minister of Finance, Geordin Hill-Lewis says if the country fails to take control of its finances soon - it won't be able to afford basic services.
Surge in drowning incidents in SA linked to flooding
Lifesaving SA says there's been a surge in drowning incidents in the country since the beginning of the year.
Stage 2 load shedding extended until Sunday
Eskom says it's extending Stage 2 load shedding until Sunday morning.
Budget speech: South Africans can't afford another VAT hike, says economist
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni, delivers his Budget speech next week and economist Dawie Roodt says when he's done, South Africa could be paying more for food and other items.
State makes closing arguments in Miguel Louw murder trial
The State believes the man accused of killing Miguel Louw had planned to murder and lied about the events of the day the Sydenham boy went missing.
Music icon Joseph Shabalala remembered at memorial service
Hundreds of people descended on the Durban Playhouse to pay tribute to Joseph Shabalala.
UKZN Professor assaulted during violent student protests
A Professor at the University of KwaZulu-Natal was assaulted yesterday during student protests on it's Westville campus the institution has confirmed.
SONA debate descends into chaos as Malema accuses Ramaphosa of GBV
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of abusing his late first wife, Nomazizi Ramaphosa.
FW de Klerk Foundation withdraws apartheid statement, parties react
The FW de Klerk Foundation has unconditionally withdrawn the statement it made about apartheid.
FW de Klerk Foundation withdraws apartheid statement, parties react
The FW de Klerk Foundation has unconditionally withdrawn the statement it made about apartheid.
FW de Klerk Foundation withdraws apartheid statement, parties react
The FW de Klerk Foundation has unconditionally withdrawn the statement it made about apartheid.
FW de Klerk Foundation withdraws apartheid statement, parties react
The FW de Klerk Foundation has unconditionally withdrawn the statement it made about apartheid.
Malema: De Klerk is an 'unrepentant apologist of Apartheid'
Proceedings at the State of the Nation Address got off to a bumpy start after disruptions and delays by multiple motions by members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
SALGA: Municipal interventions need a different approach
The South African Local Government Association says in its current form Section 139 of the Constitution - which allows for struggling municipalities to be placed under administration - is setting them up for failure.
Deputy Minister of Justice John Jeffery on SONA
Reflecting on Ramaphosa's last SONA, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, John Jeffery says one of the main issues is improving the capacity of the National Prosecuting Authority.
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu on SONA 2020
Social Development Minister, Lindiwe Zulu says Ramaphosa's is likely to place emphasize on the economy, job creation, gender-based violence and drug abuse.
SONA: Opposition parties call for actionable plans
Opposition parties are calling for less talk and more action from President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2020 State of the Nation Address.
SONA: Opposition parties call for actionable plans
Opposition parties are calling for less talk and more action from President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2020 State of the Nation Address.
Unemployment remains unchanged
Unemployment remained unchanged in Quarter 4 (Q4) of 2019, at 29.1%.
Tributes paid to music icon Joseph Shabalala
South Africa has been reacting to the news of the death of music legend Joseph Shabalala.