‘Government isn’t responsible for getting qualified doctors a job’
The National Health Department has criticised the South African Medical Association Trade Union (Samatu) saying it should refrain from protesting
22 January 2023
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Stage 2 load shedding could become permanent
South Africans can expect some level of permanent Stage 2 or 3 load shedding for at least two years. Eskom
22 January 2023
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Government clinging to IPPs to save SA energy crisis
Government’s solutions to the energy crisis appears to be intently reliant on Independent Power Producers. It’s planning to launch a
20 January 2023
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Almost R1m ‘mismanaged’ at MJC, potential fraud found
The Muslim Judicial Council’s executive (MJC) stands accused of financial mismanagement and control failures. A four-member commission of inquiry reached
20 January 2023
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Pitbull rips skin from woman’s head during CT attack
There has been yet another pitbull mauling. A woman was seriously injured in an attack in Penhill Estate in Cape
20 January 2023
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Western Cape beams with pride over 81.4% matric pass mark
The Western Cape is celebrating the 81.4% matric pass mark with Education MEC David Maynier noting that it’s an outstanding
20 January 2023
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Police crack Gauteng kidnapping syndicate
Six men believed to be part of a kidnapping syndicate terrorising business owners in Gauteng have been apprehended. A multidisciplinary
20 January 2023
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Ramaphosa to discuss energy troubles with other spheres of govt
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to engage with premiers and local government on the deepening energy crisis. Western Cape Premier
20 January 2023
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State wants harsh sentence for “monster” Moehydien Pangaker
A monster who cannot be tolerated in a civilised community. That’s how the senior state prosecutor, Advocate Lenro Badenhorst described
19 January 2023
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A firsthand account of who Gaddafi was & what made him tick
Muammar Gaddafi, the ousted leader of Libya was larger than life. Though not always seeing eye-to-eye with world leaders, let
18 January 2023
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Govt calls for calm as frustration boils
The sporadic protests that have been witnessed in parts of South Africa in recent days have rattled government. In a
18 January 2023
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Thousands of WC learners still need to find a school
Parents are still battling to place their children in a classroom. The Western Cape Education Department is dealing with 25
18 January 2023
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Attempted robbery at Gauteng mosque turns deadly
At least two men have been shot dead and two other people wounded at a mosque in Kensington, Gauteng. It’s
18 January 2023
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Coastal schools reopen
Hundreds of thousands of learners on the coast are starting the new academic year. Schools reopened this morning after a
18 January 2023
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Escaped tigress killed in Gauteng
Sheba, the tiger that has been on the loose in Johannesburg has been euthanised. She was found in a farming
18 January 2023
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Tazne’s mother: life will begin after murderer’s sentencing
Sentencing has been delayed in the murder of eight-year-old Tazne van Wyk. Mohydien Pangaker has been convicted on 21 out
16 January 2023
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Language error cause of Maths Paper 2 confusion
Language editing and typesetting processes had impacted matrics’ ability to answer Question 5.1 of the Maths Paper 2. This is
16 January 2023
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Dr Frene Noshir Ginwala (1932 – 2023)
Anti-Apartheid activist, Dr Frene Ginwala, has died at the age of 90. She served as the first National Assembly Speaker
13 January 2023
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‘Tariff hike will help Eskom’s finances and sustainability’
Eskom has welcomed the tariff hike approved by the national energy regulator, NERSA. The utility’s Chief Financial Officer, Calib Cassim,
13 January 2023
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Boksburg gas blast death toll climbs to 40
The death toll from the devastating Boksburg gas explosion has increased to 40. The Gauteng Health Department has expressed its
12 January 2023
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