Farm workers march against pesticides
They call on European company to stop exporting EU-banned pesticides to South Africa
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Mangosuthu Buthelezi dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Prince Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi’s life was characterised by a delicate balancing act between advocating for change within the system and opposition to apartheid policies.
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2023 National Film and TV Awards SA: Nominees, Award show date, How to watch live in South Africa
The inaugural National Film and TV Awards South Africa is scheduled to be held at the Opera Theatre later this year.
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NSPCA wants Julius Malema jailed for slaughtering a cow
A widely circulated video on social media depicted Malema using small knives to repeatedly harm the cow, causing it significant distress.
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Raymond Ackerman dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
It cannot be disputed that Raymond Ackermans’s impact on the retail industry and his commitment to social causes will endure for generations to come.
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Watch: ANOTHER Johannesburg CBD gas explosion caught on camera [video]
The Johannesburg gas explosion occurred around 15:30 on Tuesday, at the corner of Bertha and De Korte streets in Braamfontein.
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SABC urged to resolve Rugby World Cup broadcast rights matter
SuperSport had announced a failure to reach an agreement with the SABC on the broadcast rights to the tournament.
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Residents of Johannesburg’s ‘dark buildings’ fear for their lives after deadly fire
Fires are a constant threat for people living in dilapidated buildings without electricity.
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Protesters support vigilante taxi drivers outside KwaNobuhle court
Five “jikeleza” drivers charged with attempted murder.
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Eskom implements rolling Stage 6 loadshedding ‘until further notice’
On Monday, Eskom confirmed Stage 6 loadshedding will be in effect indefinitely from 05:00 on Tuesday, 5 September 2023.
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Busisiwe Mkhwebane flouts suspension, vows to return to work on Tuesday, 5 September 2023
Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane informed President Cyril Ramaphosa of her intention to resume her duties, citing courtesy and protocol.
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Lady R report: Ramaphosa confirms South Africa did not provide weapons to Russia
The President lamented the damage the allegations have had on South Africa.
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Gabon coup: Bongo’s rule ended by failed promises and shifting alliances
The Bongo family’s 56 year hold on power in Gabon was abruptly brought to an end with a military coup on 30 August.
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Eskom recalls technicians from Esikhaleni, Mandlakala, Dlangezwa following threats from residents
The Zircon and Cygnus substations, critical components of the local electrical infrastructure, have experienced tripping, leading to power outages in the affected areas.
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Building fire tragedy ‘a very difficult lesson’ that must not be repeated: President Ramaphosa
President Ramaphosa said the emergency and social response in the aftermath of the report of the fire in the early hours of Thursday morning was in line with expectations.
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Lindiwe Zulu’s ‘fiery’ logic: Apartheid had something to do with Marshalltown fire [video]
According to the Lindiwe Zulu, ‘Whether we like it or not, [the Marshalltown tragedy] is the result of apartheid that kept people apart in these conditions.’
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Marshalltown fire: Panyaza Lesufi to establish comittee to probe deadly inferno
One of the primary objectives of this inquiry is to identify the root causes of the inferno and, significantly, the prevalence of hijacked buildings within Johannesburg.
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Johannesburg fire: photos and interviews with an eye witness and rescuer
Death toll now 73 and expected to rise
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Johannesburg CBD fire death toll: Here are the latest updates
The Johannesburg CBD fire has claimed 20 lives so far, and at least 43 more residents were being treated for moderate-to-serious wounds.
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Johannesburg rocked by earthquake on Wednesday, 30 August 2023: Here’s everything we know
On Wednesday, 30 August 2023, several areas in Johannesburg were reportedly jolted by an earth tremor that occurred just after 20:00.
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Watch: Gabon president Ali Bongo Ondimba releases statement after military coup [video]
President Bongo, who has been in power since 2009 and hails from a family that has ruled Gabon for over five decades, found himself under house arrest as the military takeover unfolded.
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Lottery looter is living the jet set life
“When life gives you lemons, buy a freaking jet” – Lesley Ramulifho
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Ace Magashule returns to politics with new party – the African Congress for Transformation
Ace Magashule revealed that the decision to establish the ACT followed consultations with various individuals, including activists, fellow party members, and former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma.
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Gabon coup: Military group seizes power, closes borders and here’s how the Gabonese reacted [video]
One of the significant measures taken by the military group is the indefinite closure of Gabon’s borders, as confirmed in a statement broadcast on the state-run Gabon24.
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Kholeka Gcaleka touted to replace Busisiwe Mkhwebane as the new Public Protector
The DA, EFF and Freedom Front Plus refused to endorse Kholeka Gcaleka, who rose above the candidate list to be appointed as the new Public Protector.
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‘Teary’ Nandipha Magudumana claims Thabo Bester forced her to flee to Tanzania
According to Nandipha Magudumana, at no point between Thabo Bester’s escape from prison and South Africa, to their arrest in Tanzania, was she in control of the situation.
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Senzo Meyiwa: Accused killer’s girlfriend recalls how Mthobisi Mncube was arrested
According to Tefo’s account, she met Mthobisi Mncube in January 2015, three months after the death of Senzo Meyiwa.
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Balobedu protests: Pretoria traffic advisory for Tuesday, 29 August 2023
The purpose of the protests is to draw attention to the call for the acknowledgement of Princess Masalanabo Modjadji as the legitimate queen of the Balobedu ethnic group.
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Drop in demand forced Nestle to discontinue Nesquik in South Africa
Effective from 21 August 2023, Nestlé ceased the production of these Nesquik flavours.
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Koeberg units expected to return in November 2023
The two units have been offline on a planned refuelling and maintenance outage since late last year.