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Thu, 31 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0200
'They are not hooligans' — Fees Must Fall activist Bonginkosi Khanyile stands by Operation Dudula
"Politicians must take a clear stance on issues raised by Operation Dudula because they are genuine. Operation Dudula members are not hooligans like politicians want us to believe,” said Khanyile.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:41:12 +0200
Pope approved payment for Vatican to exit botched deal, court told
A defendant at a Vatican trial testified on Wednesday that superiors including Pope Francis approved a $15 million settlement to get the Vatican out of a botched London real estate deal to avoid a total loss.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0200
Groups urge Biden to reject potential WTO 'concept' on Covid-19 vaccine barriers
Doctors without Borders, Oxfam America, Amnesty International and other top civil society groups on Wednesday urged US President Joe Biden to reject a potential deal on Covid-19 vaccine intellectual property rights at the World Trade Organization.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 09:13:01 +0200
'Too harsh' or 'justice served'? — Sibongile Mani's sentence splits Mzansi
"The very act of splurging on booze, groceries, fashion items etc was enough to demonstrate that this is more a case of childishness than grand thuggery," said the ANC Youth League in the Eastern Cape.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 08:50:00 +0200
FlySafair jet makes unexpected landing after 'technical issue'
FlySafair had to divert a flight destined for Cape Town and land in Port Elizabeth due to what the airline described as a “minor technical issue”.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 08:45:00 +0200
Ghana to start producing own Covid-19 vaccines in January 2024
Ghana will start producing its own Covid-19 vaccines in January 2024, President Nana Akufo-Addo said on Wednesday in his State of the Nation Address in parliament.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 08:30:00 +0200
INSIGHT | In Zimbabwe, coal power project seeks other backing after China's U-turn
A Zimbabwean company that had been banking on Chinese financing to build a major coal-fired power plant says it is now looking for alternative backers as China pulls back on funding such projects overseas.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 08:19:00 +0200
Veza web tool to report police wrongdoing is gaining traction, as Corruption Watch tracks the good and the bad
Corruption Watch's Veza interactive open data site that encourages public participation in monitoring police — the sector which routinely receives the most complaints — has received 115 whistle-blower reports on police misconduct and corruption.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 08:15:00 +0200
UN seeks stronger Afghanistan aid funding despite concerns on Taliban
The United Nations is seeking $4.4 billion for Afghanistan at an international virtual event on Thursday in the largest humanitarian appeal launched for a single country even as concerns mount over Taliban rule.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0200
Approved for the R350 grant? Here’s when you can collect your payment in April
Payment of the R350 social relief of distress (SRD) grant at post office branches for April will be distributed on April 1 and then continue from April 8.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 07:46:15 +0200
Russia concerned at Islamic State's plans to destabilise Central Asia
Russia is concerned about the plans of militant group Islamic State to destabilise central Asia and spread instability to the country as well, the RIA news agency said.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 07:31:01 +0200
Businessman Malcolm X pledges to pay R500k of NSFAS funds spent by Sibongile Mani if it keeps her out of jail
Businessman Malcom X has pledged half a million rand to help repay the R818,000 of NSFAS funds squandered by Sibongile Mani.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0200
Medics gear up for a rise in respiratory infections in children
Doctors and children’s hospitals across the country are gearing up for higher than usual cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for the first time in two years.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0200
YOUR COVID-19 QUESTIONS ANSWERED | I’m feeling nauseous: Is it food poisoning, a tummy bug or Covid-19?
Though a less common symptom of Covid-19, the coronavirus may cause gastrointestinal problems, including nausea and diarrhoea. Experts say it can be distinguished from food poisoning or viral gastroenteritis when it is accompanied by respiratory symp...

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 06:16:22 +0200
US astronaut, two Russian cosmonauts return home from ISS
A US astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts safely landed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday after leaving the International Space Station aboard the same capsule despite heightened antagonism between Moscow and Washington over the conflict in Ukraine.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0200
WATCH | 'The Family Table' featuring Candice Thurston
In this episode of The Family Table: let’s talk about hair and deracialising it with founder of hair and beauty salon chain, Candi

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 05:55:33 +0200
UKRAINE UPDATES | Russians abroad try to get Ukraine news to relatives
Ukraine updates.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 22:25:00 +0200
WSU convocation calls for transparency from varsity after claims some of its degrees may be invalid
The Walter Sisulu University convocation has called call upon university managers to address the concerns about the validity of some of the institution’s degrees directly, truthfully and immediately to avoid irredeemable damage to the university.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 22:10:00 +0200
'Sphithiphithi Evaluator' — alleged instigator of the July unrest — plans to sue after her case is thrown out of court
The Germiston woman alleged to be behind the infamous Twitter account @African Soil — Sphithiphithi Evaluator –which police claimed was used to instigate the July 2021 unrest, on Wednesday announced that she was suing the state after the case aga...

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:25:00 +0200
Breakthrough in murder of ANC KZN ward councillor Thembinkosi Lombo
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of ANC councillor Thembinkosi Lombo, Gauteng police said on Wednesday.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:19:00 +0200
Children of slain Soweto doctor George Koboka vow to continue his legacy
The 12 children of slain Soweto doctor George Koboka on Wednesday vowed to walk in their father's footsteps.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:07:00 +0200
Bad weather may cause power outages in parts of Eastern Cape, warns Eskom
Eskom on Wednesday said severe weather predicted for some parts of the Eastern Cape may put its network at risk and affect the electricity supply.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:42:00 +0200
NSFAS thief Sibongile Mani gets bail as her legal team prepares for appeal
Sibongile Mani is yet to start serving her five-year sentence as the NPA on Wednesday confirmed that her R1,500 bail had been extended after her lawyer said she would appeal both her conviction and sentence.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 17:50:19 +0200
No evidence Pravin Gordhan meddled in judge's interview: public protector
Public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane says the allegation that minister Pravin Gordhan abused his position to influence the appointment of his friend Dhaya Pillay can not be corroborated.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 17:43:33 +0200
Warrant of arrest for former Eskom contracts manager France Hlakudi after court no-show
The Johannesburg specialised commercial crime court has issued a warrant of arrest for former Eskom contracts manager France Hlakudi after he failed to appear in court on Wednesday.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:58:59 +0200
Memorial service held for KZN cop shot dead on Sunday
Police in northern KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday held a memorial service for Empangeni flying squad member Sgt Willy Ndlazi, who was killed while on duty on Sunday.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:39:53 +0200
Dr Koboka 'a light of love for humanity, guardian angel whose spirit lives in us'
Diepkloof is a volatile township that has been in the forefront to deliver freedom and democracy in SA. The list of heroes it has produced is endless. But the continued violence is an indictment on all of us.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:01:24 +0200
Foreigners face uncertainty after talks to end violence stall in Bredasdorp
More than 1,000 foreigners who fled their homes and businesses last week after being targeted by the local community need shelter and relief aid in the Western Cape.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 15:42:04 +0200
Case postponed against North West woman accused of ordering hit on family
The case against Onthatile Sebati, who is accused of wiping out her family in an alleged hit, has been postponed to May 11 for further investigation.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 15:08:19 +0200
Former McDonald's employee jailed for spitting in McFlurry, demanding R150k
A former McDonald's employee who spat into a McFlurry ice cream has been sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment for extortion and malicious damage to property by the Pretoria North magistrate's court.



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