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Putco gearing up second phase of transporting ZCC congregants during Easter pilgrimage
Putco gearing up second phase of transporting ZCC congregants during Easter pilgrimage! Bus company Putco is gearing up for the…
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SIU investigates massive UIF fraud involving 6,000 state employees and billions in false claims
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has revealed that its ongoing investigation into Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) fraud has uncovered significant…
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SA records 3 new Monkeypox cases, public urged to take precautions
The National Health Department has urged the public to take extra precautions after confirming three new cases of Mpox (formerly…
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Finance Minister Godongwana says government will appeal SRD court ruling
Finance Minister Godongwana says government will appeal SRD court ruling! Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced that the government will appeal…
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Matric class of 2024 achieves South Africa’s highest-ever pass rate
The matric class of 2024 has made history by achieving a record-breaking overall pass rate of 87.3%, the highest ever…
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Minister Motsoaledi warns SA to brace for more pandemics amid HMPV outbreak in China
Minister Motsoaledi warns SA to brace for more pandemics amid HMPV outbreak in China! Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has issued…
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SASSA announces January 2025 payment dates
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released the payment dates for social grants and the COVID-19 Social Relief…
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Actress Connie Ferguson marks 23rd wedding anniversary with her late husband Shona
Actress Connie Ferguson marks 23rd wedding anniversary with her late husband Shona! South African actress and entrepreneur Connie Ferguson recently…
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Skeem Saam actor Thabo Mkhabela speaks on his journey, future plans & new ventures in music
Well-known South African actor Thabo Mkhabela says fame hasn’t changed him. The BA performing arts graduate from the University of…
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R80K fine for Northern Cape businessman who failed to submit his tax returns
A Northern Cape businessman who failed to submit his tax returns to the South African Revenue Services (Sars) during the…
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SA’s HIV research couple honoured with top medical research for public service
Professors Salim Abdool Karim and his wife Quarraisha Abdool Karim, have been recognized for their pioneering work in the medical…
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Businesswoman accused of pocketing nearly R200K for ghost employees during Covid-19 pandemic, out on bail
A Free State businesswoman who appeared in the Phuthaditjhaba Magistrate’s Court has been released on bail. Maletsatsi Julia Mathibela, 49,…
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Gauteng Health: Over R1 million of the R3.9 million unlawfully paid to 7 Cuban doctors recovered
The Gauteng Department of Health said it had recovered over R1 million of the R3.9 million unlawfully paid to seven…
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Asavela Mngqithi comes to struggling Gcina Mkhize’s aid
Former Isibaya actress Asavela Mngqithi, fans, and more South African celebrities have donated to legendary actress Gcina Mkhize. TshisaLIVE reports…
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Mayor Brink highlights Tshwane’s turnaround under his watch
The City of Tshwane Mayor, Cilliers Brink, held a briefing today at Tshwane House in Pretoria. The purpose of the…
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Graft-accused Popo Maja’s case postponed to November
Former Health spokesperson Popo Maja’s graft case has been postponed to November. Maja is facing two counts of corruption linked…
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Gqom star Dladla Mshunqisi’s other source of income
Popular South African musical artist Dladla Mshunqisi is gearing to expand his brand. On Wednesday, the Durban-based Gqom singer announced…
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Nafiz Modack trial to focus on money laundering and fraud charges
The high-profile trial of alleged gang boss, Nafiz Modack, is set to continue on Monday, with the spotlight on money…
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2 US athletes test positive for Covid-19
United States distance swimmers David Johnston and Luke Whitlock have tested positive for Covid-19. The men have been moved into…
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Authorities seize assets worth R52 million in COVID-19 corruption case
Law enforcement authorities have seized various assets and properties valued at over R52 million in connection with a COVID-19-related corruption…
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Over R52 million worth of assets linked to dodgy PPE tenders seized by SUI, AFU & Hawks
The Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU), together with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Hawks, have seized more than R52…
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US President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19
United States (US) President Joe Biden, 81, has tested positive for COVID-19, confirmed White House on Wednesday. White House press…
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Kenny Kunene says Gayton McKenzie is in govt to ensure sporting fraternity is taken seriously
Patriotic Alliance deputy leader, Kenny Kunene, has hit back at critics who believe newly appointed sports minister Gayton McKenzie is…
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Kenny Kunene defends Gyaton McKenzie after publishing list of artists who received COVID-19 relief package
Patriotic Alliance (PA) deputy leader Kenny Kunene has defended Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie’s decision to publish…
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Gayton McKenzie still on the hunt for irregularities in Covid-19 payments
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie on Thursday said he would continue his campaign to find out which payments were made incorrectly…
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Gayton McKenzie’s reveal shows Mohale Motaung & his manager bagged R75K each from govt during Covid-19
The 90 page document with 3,962 beneficiaries, detailing all the artists and creatives who received funding from the Department of…
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Gayton McKenzie and DSAC criticized for publishing amounts paid to Makhadzi
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) have joined a chorus of those criticizing the…
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Industrial Development Corporation opens offices in Limpopo to boost economy
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is strengthening its presence across the country to unlock entrepreneurial opportunities and create sustainable employment…
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Health experts: Mpox nowhere near COVID-19 levels in terms of spread
Some health experts have sought to ease any public panic over the mpox disease — or monkeypox — citing it’s…
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Hawks nab businessman over R18.3 million Human Settlements tender fraud
After a lengthy investigation, Squad Five Productions CC director Nceba Ntlokwana has been arrested by the Hawks’ Eastern Cape Serious…
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Retrenched Post Office workers protest outside headquarters
Workers retrenched by the Post Office recently staged a picket outside its offices in Pretoria Central demanding severance packages they…
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President Ramaphosa under fire for using the presidency to pitch to voters on national TV
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on Sunday evening has come under fire after he used the power of…
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Govt learned lessons from COVID corruption, won’t repeat that with NHI – says Ramphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the government had learned lessons from COVID-19 corruption and would not repeat that with the…
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Former SA teacher pleads not guilty 36 years after alleged s.e.x assault
A former South African teacher wanted by UK authorities on allegations of 84 counts of the s.e.xual assault of young…
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Connie Ferguson’s heart-warming heavenly birthday note to her late husband, Shona
Popular South African actress Connie Ferguson shared a heartfelt tribute to her late husband Shona to honour him on his…
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Limpopo unveils R1.8 billion budget boost for economic development
The Department of Economic Development, environment, and tourism, which is responsible for the economy of the Limpopo province with over…
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Transport Minister to extend Covid-19 taxi relief fund to impacted unpaid operators
Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga has announced that her department has once again approached Parliament to request for an extension…
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Health experts divided on SA’s preparedness for health disasters
Health experts remain divided on South Africa’s preparedness for another disaster, four years after the devastating COVID-19 pandemic first hit.…
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R350 social relief distress grant increases by R20
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said the government always intended to raise the R350 social relief of distress grant…
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Tshwane University of Technology ready to formally welcome new Chancellor Gloria Serobe
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) said it was ready to formally welcome its newly-appointed chancellor Dr Gloria Serobe to…
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Correctional Services Dept CFO fired after SIU probes dodgy PPE procurement
The Department of Correctional Services’ chief financial officer has been axed over dodgy COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) procurements. The…
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City of Joburg warns Alex residents occupying vacant containers of removal
The City of Johannesburg has warned Alexandra residents who have illegally occupied government housing containers that they will be removed.…
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Cape Town International Jazz Festival poised for triumphant return in 2024
After a hiatus forced by the Covid-19 pandemic, anticipation is growing as the renowned Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF)…
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Taxi driver killed after crashing into shacks
Residents of the Covid-19 squatter camp near Mfuleni were left shocked after an accident involving five vehicles killed two people.…
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SASSA implements fraud-prevention strategy
Fraudsters are targeting the most vulnerable in South Africa by stealing the R350 grant they rely on to live. The…
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Matric results proof that education system improving, says Cyril Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the matric class of 2023 had made South Africa proud, recording the highest pass rate…
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2023 matrics reign supreme after braving COVID-19 in their journey
The matric class of 2023 is being celebrated for prevailing despite hiccups such as the COVID-19 pandemic during their high…
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SAA spreads its wings with direct flights to Perth
South African Airways (SAA) has announced the return of direct flights to Perth, in Australia, starting 28 April. SAA’s operations…
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President Ramaphosa reminds SA will celebrate 30 years of freedom from apartheid in 2024
From celebrating a milestone in the nation’s historical resilience to addressing poverty, corruption, the war in Palestine, and climate change,…
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SIU welcomes court order for Beitbridge contractors to pay back the money
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the Johannesburg High Court’s decision to uphold an order that the contractors who…
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