National shutdown: Areas where protests may break out on Monday 23 August
Police say they are well-prepared to meet any violence with brute force.
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SA vaccine rollout: 18-34 cohort can now get the jab
Cabinet has opened up access for the 18-34 cohort to get vaccinated as early as Friday 20 August 2021. Here’s what we know.
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Middelburg protests: Residents block roads near Mhluzi township [video]
Middelburg is on fire as Mhluzi residents demand for the resignation of municipal manager Advocate Bheki Khenisa.
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2021 Zambia elections: Youth hold the cards in poll showdown
Zambia is undergoing a crucial democratic process as millions head to the polls to elect a new leader.
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Cyril Ramaphosa explains Brian Molefe ‘coincidence’
According to Cyril Ramaphosa, Brian Molefe’s appointment as Eskom CEO was his recommendation. This contradicts claims made about Salim Essa.
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Tokyo Olympics: Schoenmaker, Buitendag in line for major cash out
Schoenmaker and Buitendag will receive rewards from a crowdfunding campaign and SASCOC.
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Zizi Kodwa on close watch as Ramaphosa announces Cabinet reshuffle
Zizi Kodwa has moved into Cyril Ramaphosa’s office as second-in-command.
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EFF protest in Phoenix: Racial tensions on edge in anti-Indian march
The EFF protest in Phoenix kicks off this morning and here is what’s been planned thus far:
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Watch: Russian streamer loses it over misinterpreted food advert [video]
The viral video has since sparked a fake news parade in Russia where publications claim South Africans are cannibals who love ‘Russian’ meat.
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EFF Phoenix protest: DA launches bid to prevent ‘race baiting’ march
The DA’s John Steenhuisen has accused the EFF of spreading anti-Indian sentiments after word got out that Malema’s party is planning a protest in Phoenix.
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ConCourt set to rule on the fate of Muslim marriages in SA
President Cyril Ramaphosa will try to limit the impact of the ConCourt’s ruling on Muslim marriages when he faces women activist groups’ at the apex court on Thursday.
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Roland Schoeman racist remarks resurface amid his ministerial bid
The past crept up on Roland Schoeman who, in 2010, was accused of calling Indian spectators ‘monkeys’.
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Health dept considers tighter lockdown restrictions after Gauteng surge
The health department will recommend tighter lockdown restrictions at an NCCC meeting this week.
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Shutdown riots: SA govt announced these interventions
The government is redirecting more than R1.2 billion to assist businesses affected by the shutdown riots. Here’s how business can apply for funding:
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2020 Tokyo Olympics: Here’s how many medals TeamSA has so far
It’s not been the best outing for TeamSA at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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Mzansi trolls Joburgers over mild tremor
Joburgers swore the end was near when the mild tremor that felt on Friday morning.
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Tatjana Schoenmaker: Five things you didn’t know about SA’s world record-holder
Tatjana Schoenmaker is a world record holder but based on our research, this was a long time coming.
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Total recall: KOO canned foods you must avoid eating
It’s said that Tiger Brands was aware of the defected products in May but somehow, they were shipped to supermarkets anyway.
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All eyes on Chad Le Clos – How to watch the 200m mens final in SA
The nation is cheering on Chad Le Clos after he blazed his way into yet another Olympics final.
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Mark Boucher branded ‘racist’ by former cricketer
Paul Adams wants Mark Boucher to apologise for his alleged participation in racist chants.
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ANC Women’s League calls for Jacob Zuma release
The ANCWL in eThekwini is ramping up the pressure in its calls for the release of Jacob Zuma.
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Loadshedding is on the cards, Eskom warns
The cold front sweeping past South Africa this week could see the return of loadshedding, Eskom warned.
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CR17 bank statements will remain sealed, court rules
Ramaphosa scores another court victory and avoids having to unseal the infamous CR17 bank statements.
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Ernst Roets on Fox News: What he said about South Africa
Ernst Roets made a number of startling claims about South Africa in his recent interview with Fox News’ Tucker Carlson.
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Mzansi backs Ramaphosa in his darkest hour
Ramaphosa cautiously termed the shutdown riots “insurrection attempts to attack our hard-won democracy.”
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Watch: Eswatini protesters clash with armed soldiers in Manzini [video]
Eswatini citizens are being attacked viciously by the monarchy’s armed militia in Manzini. Here’s the latest.
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Phoenix massacre: DA’s Dean Macpherson supports armed civilians
DA leader Dean Macpherson believes armed residents in Phoenix should not stand down.
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Watch: Sihle Zikalala caught on film assaulting a civilian [video]
Premier Sihle Zikalala appeared to be visibly flustered when he lost his cool and started beating up a suspected looter on live television.
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Afrox in flames: Explosion linked to shutdown riots [video]
The Afrox facility has been torched. Early indications suggest that this may be linked to the shutdown riots.
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Julius Malema released from Twitter jail but his ‘freedom’ may be short-lived
Julius Malema is back on Twitter but the DA want him booted to jail for allegedly inciting the shutdown riots.