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Paul Mashatile says party making arrangements to pay ANC staff
ANC Treasurer-General, Paul Mashatile says the cash-strapped governing party is making arrangements to pay staff salaries before Christmas. The party…
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Paul Mashatile says party making arrangements to pay ANC staff
ANC Treasurer-General, Paul Mashatile says the cash-strapped governing party is making arrangements to pay staff salaries before Christmas. The party…
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University of WC shuts residences as part of COVID-19 measures
It could be a cold Christmas for some University of the Western Cape students. That’s after the university shut residences…
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ANC salary crisis scandalous, says analyst
The ANC’s salary crisis is scandalous. That’s according to one analyst. ANC employees haven’t been paid since October and say…
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Cosatu: Denel in desperate need of a turnaround plan
It’s another bleak Christmas for Denel employees who will now enter a second year without being fully paid. Trade union…
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Eskom CEO: No load shedding expected this Christmas
South Africa is likely to have a load shedding-free Christmas this year. As it stands, there is an excess in…
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Uncle Mohale spoils his nephew
Somizi Mhlongo’s estranged husband, Mohale Motaung is a responsible uncle at home as he went all out to spoil his…
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Horror Christmas for Denel workers who haven’t been fully paid – Cosatu
Trade union federation Cosatu has warned of a “horror” Christmas for employees of state arms manufacturer Denel who haven’t been…
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Christmas in jail for clerk who defrauded Grindrod SA of R8 million
A 41-year-old woman, who pleaded guilty to defrauding her employer of R8 million over eight years, will spend Christmas behind…
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Minister Phaahla optimistic about lockdown free Christmas
Health Minister Joe Phaahla says if South Africans stay put and observe all Covid-19 protocols then a lockdown-free Christmas might…
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ANC scrambling to raise R200 million for staff salaries ahead of Christmas – report
The Sunday Times reports that the ANC is scrambling to raise about R200 million to cover its debt and pay…
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Five ways to cure your hangover
It’s time to relax with friends and family or alone, as people will be getting some time off work for…
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Rapist police officer dies in car crash hours before his sentencing
A Free State police captain convicted on nine charges, including rape and s.e.xual assault, died in a car crash only…
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Family of 13 left destitute as house destroyed by fire in Cape Town
A Worcester community is still reeling in shock after a family of 13 lost their home in a blaze on…
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Minister Sisulu lobbies to have travel bans lifted
Tourism Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, says the travel bans on South Africa make no sense. She is in Spain for the…
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COVID-19: Health Dept urges citizens to get vaccinated as Tshwane flagged a hotspot
The Health Department said all South Africans should be concerned that the number of COVID-19 cases was increasing again and…
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Probe opened after woman allegedly assaulted by police in Tembisa
An investigation was opened after a police officer allegedly assaulted a couple at the Ehlanzeni Hostel in Tembisa earlier this…
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AA: Fuel price hikes disastrous for consumers
The fuel price hikes announced by the Energy Department on Monday night would be disastrous for fuel users and consumers…
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We can have a better Christmas if we get vaccinated, says Minister Phaahla
Health Minister Joe Phaahla on Friday said it was possible to have a better December and Christmas holiday period if…
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Health experts: COVID-19 fourth wave likely in December
Health experts are warning that while the COVID-19 vaccine programme has picked up pace, we could still face a fourth…
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COVID-19: More people with medical aid have been vaccinated
More people with medical aid have been vaccinated than those without. The Health Department says almost 18-percent of people with…
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ANC is not broke, says Paul Mashatile
Despite unpaid or delayed salaries, the ANC insists it is not broke, according to Treasurer General, Paul Mashatile. This is…
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Murdered drum major’s family pleads for fair trial
The family of an 19-year-old drum major who was murdered nearly two years ago are asking for a fair and…
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City of CT: No alternative site for Masiphumelele temporary structures
The City of Cape Town said that it had no other option but to continue building temporary structures at a…
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Fear as The Queen actor SK Khoza rushed to Hospital – Video
SK Khoza scared his fans when he revealed that he was rushed to hospital by his wife-to-be. “Thanks to my…
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Dr Mkhize fears post-Christmas homecoming & funerals will worsen Covid-19 second wave
South Africa’s second wave of Covid-19 cases, which has already far outpaced its first, could be driven even higher by…
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Numsa protesting nationwide for retrenched workers to be reinstated
The National Union of Metalworkers (Numsa) will be embarking on a nationwide protest against steel manufacturing giant Macsteel, following the…
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Trouble in paradise: Itumeleng Khune’s fed up wife Sphelele packs her bags and leaves
It seems there is trouble in paradise for Kaizer Chiefs goalie Itumeleng Khune and his ‘fed up’ wife Sphelele Makhunga.…
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Fire-hit Masiphumele residents still wait for solutions after weeks of promises
After weeks of promises, the residents of Masiphumelele are hopeful that Friday will be the day they get to start…
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MEC Simmers welcomes emergency funding for Masiphumelele residents
Western Cape Human Settlements MEC Tertuis Simmers has on Friday welcomed the emergency funding from the national government for Masiphumelele…
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Woman perishes together with her 12-month-old child inside burning BMW
When Rose Vilikazi returned home for Christmas with her daughter, she was expecting a relaxing holiday. However, her break turned…
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2 KZN children drown in open mine clusters abandoned by mining company
This Christmas was not a merry one for the Vryheid family whose two girls drowned in the open cluster mines…
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Everything you need to know about the new Covid-19 – The difference between a variant and a strain
Professor Ian Sanne, a member of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on COVID-19, said there’s a big difference between a ‘strain’…
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WC Health MEC in hot water for boasting about holiday on Facebook
Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, has described a social media post in which Health MEC, Nomafrench Mbombo, boasts about going…
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Sandton liquor outlet owner among 1000 arrested in Gauteng Christmas blitz
Gauteng police clamped down on criminals over the Christmas weekend and arrested more than 1 340 suspects, including the owner…
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Western Cape cops seize cigarettes worth millions and shut down illegal liquor outlets
Police in the Western Cape have seized illegal cigarettes worth millions, closed down several shebeens, and recovered illegal firearms during…
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3 Tips on how to be financially smart this Festive Season
We are officially in the festive season. Despite the pandemic, the festive cheer somewhat provides that much needed brightness after…
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Masiphumelele fire allegedly caused by illegal land occupation
The fire that broke out in Masiphumelele, Cape Town, which left more than 5 000 people displaced and requires R18…
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Rain expected during the Christmas weekend
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says large parts of the country can expect rainy weather during the Christmas weekend.…
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City of CT still working to ensure Masiphumelele residents have homes rebuilt soon
The City of Cape Town on Sunday said it was still hard at work in efforts aimed at ensuring fire-affected…
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Roadblocks set up across Gauteng
Transport officials are manning the country’s major routes as holiday travel picks up ahead of Christmas. Gauteng Transport MEC, Jacob…
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Gift of the Givers lend helping hand to Masiphumelele fire victims
Gift of the Givers is lending a helping hand to Masiphumelele residents affected by Thursday’s blaze in which about 5,000…
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I mourned and buried the wrong baby – Ekurhuleni mom cries out as hospital swaps her newborn baby
An Ekurhuleni mother is dreading the thought of spending Christmas without knowing whether her child is alive or not after…
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City of CT begins clearing of fire-hit areas ahead of Masiphumele rebuilding process
Fire-affected Masiphumele residents who’ve started rebuilding their structures, now have to break them down. On-site City of Cape Town officials…
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Update: Fire destroys 1 000 homes in Masiphumelele and hundreds displaced
Hundreds of people have been left destitute following a fire in Masiphumelele. The blaze tore through the community on Thursday,…
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Tips on how to keep your Home safe for family gatherings this festive season
‘Going home for the holidays’ has become synonymous with this time of the year, but 2020 has thrown us a…
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Murder accused Zane Kilian to spend Christmas and New Year behind bars
Murder accused Zane Kilian will spend Christmas and New Year behind bars. Kilian is implicated in the assassination of Anti-Gang…
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Bail for women accused of murdering Zulu Prince denied
The four women accused of murdering Zulu Prince Lethukuthula Zulu will spend Christmas behind bars after they were denied bail…
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Levels! Minnie Dlamini’s Christmas came early
Media personality, Minnie Dlamini is taking a step into new territory and broadening her CV. The HomeGround presenter has revealed…
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Christmas in jail for rapist Pastor
Convicted pastor Boy Mkhomolo will spend his first Christmas in jail while awaiting his sentencing next month. The 62-year-old holy…
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