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No new tenders to be issued to replace equipment destroyed in Tembisa Hospital fires, says Phaahla
The health ministry said that no new public tender process would be launched for replacing equipment destroyed in two fires…
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Paul Mashatile wants a more transparent budget process, admits government hasn’t been inclusive
Deputy President Paul Mashatile wants a more transparent budget process and has admitted that the government has not been inclusive…
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Joe Phaahla concedes many health facilities in SA not fully compliant with fire safety requirements
Joe Phaahla concedes many health facilities in SA not fully compliant with fire safety requirements! The health department has conceded…
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Wynberg court shooting: Prosecution to oppose bail for 2 accused
Wynberg court shooting: Prosecution to oppose bail for 2 accused! The prosecution in the case involving two people accused of…
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4 Cape Town cops accused of stealing R20m worth of jewellery in Llandudno due back in court
4 Cape Town cops accused of stealing R20m worth of jewellery in Llandudno due back in court! Four policemen accused…
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RIP: Pope Francis remembered as a dedicated & humble man during memorial service in Joburg
RIP: Pope Francis remembered as a dedicated & humble man during memorial service in Joburg! The late Pope Francis has…
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Four murder-accused wardens from Mangaung Prison to apply for bail
Four prison wardens from the G4S Mangaung Correctional Centre in Bloemfontein will make an application for bail on Friday. They…
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National Treasury confident Eskom has turned around its financial misfortunes
The National Treasury has expressed confidence that power utility Eskom has turned around its financial misfortunes since it was granted…
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NPA has yet to appeal judgment that acquitted Timothy Omotoso
Timothy Omotoso: NPA has yet to appeal judgment that acquitted him! The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) hasn’t decided whether to…
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TUT student missing for 6 weeks found dead in Silverton, east of Pretoria
TUT student missing for 6 weeks found dead in Silverton, east of Pretoria! A Tshwane University of Technology student who…
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Mangaung prison wardens’ murder case postponed
Mangaung prison wardens’ murder case postponed! The case against four Mangaung prison wardens in the Free State arrested for the…
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More charges added to suspects linked to Wynberg court fatal shooting
More charges added to suspects linked to Wynberg court fatal shooting! The prosecution in the fatal Wynberg Magistrates Court shooting…
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Kirsten Kluyts murder trial postponed to May
Kirsten Kluyts murder trial postponed to May! The murder trial of Sandton teacher, Kirsten Kluyts, has been postponed to May.…
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Defence lawyer assures court he’ll be ready to proceed when matter reconvenes
A defence lawyer in the Senzo Meyiwa trial has assured the Pretoria High Court that he will be ready to…
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Tembisa Hospital fire: Gauteng legislature’s health committee satisfied with recovery efforts
Tembisa Hospital fire: Gauteng legislature’s health committee satisfied with recovery efforts! The Gauteng legislature’s portfolio committee on health has expressed…
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RIP: Criticism of Pope Francis’ tenure described as unfair
Some religious leaders have disputed assertions that Pope Francis‘ 12-year tenure failed to effect any real change in the Catholic…
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Another fire hits Tembisa Hospital
Another fire hits Tembisa Hospital! Another fire has flared up at Tembisa Hospital in Ekurhuleni. Emergency crews on Wednesday morning…
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Western Cape DA slam police leadership after officer arrested for possession of drugs
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Western Cape has slammed police leadership in the province after yet another police officer…
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Police confirm Paul Mashatile’s official vehicle shot at in March
Police have now confirmed that Deputy President Paul Mashatile‘s official vehicle was shot at in March. The deputy president’s car…
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Joburg’s Cathedral of Christ the King to hold memorial mass honouring Pope Francis
Joburg’s Cathedral of Christ the King to hold memorial mass honouring Pope Francis! The Cathedral of Christ the King in…
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Court expected to give judgment in rape-accused pastor Stephen Zondo’s recusal application
Court expected to give judgment in rape-accused pastor Stephen Zondo’s recusal application! The Pretoria High Court is expected to hand…
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Investigator rejects claims Usindiso building accused was mentally unstable during confession
The investigating officer in the case of a man accused of torching the Usindiso Building in Johannesburg CBD has rejected…
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News anchor Aldrin Sampear takes indefinite leave of absence
Newzroom Afrika has confirmed its prominent news anchor, Aldrin Sampear, will be taking an indefinite leave of absence with immediate…
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RIP: Thousands of tourists & pilgrims flock to St Peter’s Square to honour Pope Francis
RIP: Thousands of tourists & pilgrims flock to St Peter’s Square to honour Pope Francis! Thousands of tourists and pilgrims…
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ANC on Paul Mashatile’s alleged hit
ANC on Paul Mashatile’s alleged hit! ANC treasurer general Dr Gwen Ramokgopa has dismissed most allegations of assassination attempts as…
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DNA evidence fails to link to missing Joshlin Smith
DNA evidence fails to link to missing Joshlin Smith! As the main trial in the disappearance of Joshlin Smith continues,…
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Suspected gunman linked to Wynberg court shooting identified
Suspected gunman linked to Wynberg court shooting identified! One of the alleged shooters linked to the shooting at the Wynberg…
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Senzo Meyiwa murder trial stalls again
Senzo Meyiwa murder trial stalls again! The Senzo Meyiwa trial has stalled once again in the Pretoria High Court as…
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Main trial into Joshlin Smith’s disappearance to resume
Main trial into Joshlin Smith’s disappearance to resume! The main trial into the disappearance of Joshlin Smith is set to…
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Usindiso building arsonist back in court
Self-confessed Usindiso building arsonist, Sthembiso Mdlalose, will return to the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on Tuesday for the continuation of…
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Limpopo police investigating off-duty officer for murder after shooting motorist
Police are investigating an off-duty officer for alleged murder following a heated altercation with a motorist in Bakenburg in Limpopo.…
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Police investigation into fire at Tembisa Hospital’s emergency unit set to stall repairs
Repairs to the accident and emergency unit at Tembisa Hospital are expected to stall as police probe the fire that…
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Local Catholic priest says solid foundation laid for Pope Francis’ successor
Some in the Catholic community have started to weigh in on the succession plan for the church following the death…
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Justice Minister Kubayi accused of playing cheap politics for criticising Floyd Shivambu over Bushiri visit
Justice Minister Kubayi accused of playing cheap politics for criticising Floyd Shivambu over Bushiri visit! Civil organisation, the Forum for…
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Police yet to make breakthrough in murder of prominent Cape Town taxi leader
Police yet to make breakthrough in murder of prominent Cape Town taxi leader! Police are yet to make a breakthrough…
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Ramaphosa: Late Pope Francis was a spiritual leader who sought to unite humanity
President Cyril Ramaphosa has joined millions around the globe in extending condolences to the catholic community following the passing of…
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Cape Town residents urged to get flu shots this winter
Cape Town residents urged to get flu shots this winter! As the country prepares for the upcoming winter season, the…
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Update: Tembisa Hospital fire damaged high-tech equipment & building infrastructure
Update: Tembisa Hospital fire damaged high-tech equipment & building infrastructure! Building infrastructure and high-tech equipment have been affected by the…
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Justice Minister slammed for misuse of office to unfairly attack Floyd Shivambu over Bushiri’s Easter service
Justice Minister slammed for misuse of office to unfairly attack Floyd Shivambu over Bushiri’s Easter service! The Forum for South…
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5 suspects arrested for illegal mining in the Free State to appear in court
5 suspects arrested for illegal mining in the Free State to appear in court! Five suspects arrested for illegal mining…
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Easter weekend: 11 people died on Western Cape roads
Easter weekend: 11 people died on Western Cape roads! At least 11 people have died on the Western Cape’s roads…
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All services at Tembisa Hospital are fully operational, says Gauteng Health MEC Nkomo-Ralehoko
All services at Tembisa Hospital are fully operational following a fire at the facility’s accident and emergency unit over the…
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Around 500 drunk drivers arrested in Eastern Cape
Around 500 drunk drivers arrested in Eastern Cape! Around 500 drunk drivers have so far been arrested in the Eastern…
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Archbishop Makgoba says Pope Francis’ death feels almost like a personal loss
As tributes pour in for Pope Francis, Archbishop of Cape Town Thabo Makgoba has said that the Pope’s death feels…
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Justice Department slams MK’s Floyd Shivambu for appearing at Bushiri’s Easter service
The justice ministry has slammed MK Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu’s association with fugitive pastor Shepherd Bushiri, calling it a blatant…
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KZN Transport MEC: Harsh sentences for motorists arrested for drinking & driving
KZN Transport MEC: Harsh sentences for motorists arrested for drinking & driving! More than 10 people were arrested during this…
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Fire breaks out at Tembisa Hospital
Fire breaks out at Tembisa Hospital! The Accident and Emergency unit at the Tembisa Hospital in Ekurhuleni has been temporarily…
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Mpumalanga safety authorities urge motorists to obey road rules
Mpumalanga safety authorities are urging motorists to obey road rules as traffic volumes are expected to increase with the conclusion…
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Western Cape motorists urged to remain cautious as construction continues on N2 highway
Western Cape motorists urged to remain cautious as construction continues on N2 highway! Motorists are being urged to remain cautious…
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Communities urged to play their part in preventing illegal electricity connections
Communities urged to play their part in preventing illegal electricity connections! While Eskom has assured that load shedding will remain…
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