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Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:50:24 +0200
Duduzile Zuma slams Ramaphosa visit to Eswatini: ‘ANC isn't doing well and he left the country’
Former president Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, has again taken aim at President Cyril Ramaphosa, after his departure to Eswatini amid vote counting.

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:48:45 +0200
Singer’s blouse ripped off as artists clash with police
Artists were dragged to clear the way for vehicles at the entrance to sports, arts and culture minister Nathi Mthethwa's Pretoria offices on Tuesday.

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:20:37 +0200
I have nothing to do with it: Zweli Mkhize distances himself from Babita Deokaran murder
Former health minister Zweli Mkhize has denied any involvement in Babita Deokaran's murder and has asked Ipid to investigate the circumstances of how the confession in which one of the alleged killers mentioned his name was obtained.

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:12:55 +0200
WATCH LIVE | Birthday in court for Ace Magashule as asbestos case resumes
Suspended ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule is back at the Bloemfontein high court on Wednesday.

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0200
Facebook will shut down facial recognition system
Facebook Inc announced on Tuesday it is shutting down its facial recognition system, which automatically identifies users in photos and videos, citing growing societal concerns about the use of such technology.

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 09:15:00 +0200
NFL-Raiders' Henry Ruggs charged after fatal car crash — Las Vegas police
Las Vegas Raiders' wide receiver Henry Ruggs was charged with felony DUI, or driving under the influence, following a fatal vehicle crash in the early hours on Tuesday, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said.

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0200
Four-year-old Australian girl missing from campsite found alive after two weeks
A 4-year-old girl who went missing from an Australian outback campsite more than two weeks ago has been found "alive and well" in a locked house, authorities said on Wednesday.

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 08:57:03 +0200
Former leader of Hong Kong pro-independence group found guilty of secession
Tony Chung entered a plea bargain, admitting guilt on the charge of secession and one count of money laundering and pleading not guilty to a sedition charge and another money laundering accusation.

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 08:20:35 +0200
Vigilante killer or scared child? Two pictures of Rittenhouse at Wisconsin trial
Rittenhouse, 18, has been charged with killing two protesters and wounding a third with a semi-automatic rifle during unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, over the police shooting of a Black man on August 25, 2020. Rittenhouse has pleaded not guilty to homi...

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 08:03:15 +0200
Man dies after alleged assault by constable in passage of holding cells
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate is investigating a case of death as a result of police action after a 20-year-old man who was in police custody was allegedly assaulted by a constable who accused him of stealing and breaking in into ...

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 07:42:39 +0200
Mentally ill man who charged at police with a knife dies after being shot
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate says it is investigating a case of death as a result of police action in KwaZulu-Natal.

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 07:31:18 +0200
Warrior names for new SA Navy ships
Three SA Navy multi-mission inshore patrol vessels being built in Cape Town have been named after historical warriors.

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 07:27:08 +0200
Public Protector investigating the ‘Thembisa 10’ babies saga
Public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane is investigating the “Thembisa 10” babies saga, with the complainant being the father of the alleged babies.

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 07:20:13 +0200
LISTEN | Seals dying of suspected malnutrition on Cape beaches
Insufficient fish stocks are the suspected cause.

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 06:57:48 +0200
What are some of the things I need to know about long Covid in children?
Long Covid is the post-Covid-19 condition that occurs in individuals with a history of probable or confirmed infection.

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 06:55:45 +0200
‘We hope this is not part of stop the count panic’: Floyd Shivambu responds to Eskom troubles
EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu slammed the announcement by Eskom about its power system being under severe pressure, saying the party hopes the power cuts are not part of the “stop the count panic” as results from the local government electi...

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0200
COVID-19 LIVE UPDATES | US CDC director backs Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11
Coronavirus updates.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 22:13:15 +0200
Another day of few infections, as NICD reports 169 new Covid-19 cases in SA
There were 18 Covid-19 related deaths reported in the past day, taking the total number of fatalities to 89,197 to date.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 19:49:25 +0200
Eswatini to start process of establishing national dialogue forum, says Ramaphosa
Sadc chair President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the Kingdom of Eswatini will embark on a process that will work towards the establishment of a national dialogue forum.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 18:12:45 +0200
Forensic investigators comb Phoenix fire scene where five perished
Forensic investigators combed through a Phoenix block of flats which was set alight in the early hours of Monday morning, killing five people.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 16:12:32 +0200
Moti brothers kidnapping: Silence may signal negotiations are at a sensitive stage, says former police negotiator
Police teams assigned to work on securing hostages' freedom can involve a core team of 10 senior officers and up to 200 people on the ground.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:48:16 +0200
Parole Board 'wrong' to release repeat sex offender who attacked again
The Supreme Court of Appeal has found the parole board erred in its decision to release a repeat sex offender on parole when there was a “significant” risk in doing so.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:40:29 +0200
Legion Africa Cup for CS:GO has $20,000 of prizes up for grabs
There's no shortage of local esports action and we are excited to report that South African CS:GO fans have even more to look forward to. Enter the Legion Africa Cup by Power League Gaming and Lenovo, a massive tournament for CS:GO esports squads fro...

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:04:04 +0200
Load-shedding is back: Eskom to implement stage 2 rotational power cuts from 4pm
Eskom has announced it will implement stage 2 load-shedding from 4pm on Tuesday until 5am on Wednesday.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 14:59:32 +0200
Global ‘great resignation’ trend seen in SA as long working hours in pandemic rattle employees
Working longer hours with no boundaries during the protracted Covid-19 lockdown is starting to bite, with many employees feeling overworked and quitting their jobs as a result.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 14:04:50 +0200
WATCH | South Africans at petrol pumps speak about yet another increase
TimesLIVE Video takes you to petrol pumps in Johannesburg to speak to South Africans about the petrol and diesel price increases coming into effect from Wednesday.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:50:30 +0200
TV appearance by Angelo Agrizzi pushes state to call in its own doctors
The state is set to perform its own medical examination on corruption accused Angelo Agrizzi following his appearances on a TV show in September despite a medical report from his team saying he is not fit for trial.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:36:30 +0200
UN says C. African Republic soldiers wounded 10 Egyptian peacekeepers
The UN mission, known as MINUSCA, said in a statement that the Egyptian peacekeepers had just arrived at the capital Bangui's airport on Monday when they “suffered heavy fire from the presidential guards without any prior warning or response, even ...

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:09:40 +0200
Gunmen abduct staff and children at university in Nigerian capital
Gunmen abducted four members of staff and their children from the University of Abuja on Tuesday, the university said, in a rare kidnapping at such a large institution in the Nigerian capital.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:04:00 +0200
EXPLAINED | SA is at the COP26 summit — here’s what it is and why it matters
Environmental affairs minister Barbara Creecy said financial aid from rich countries was crucial for SA's implementation of climate change mitigation measures.



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