Cosatu calls on govt to extend temporary fuel levy reduction beyond May 31

Johannesburg – Trade Union federation Cosatu has called on government to extend the temporary fuel levy reduction of R1.50 per litre beyond May 31. Cosatu said government should then use the time to explore a more sustainable solution. The federation held a media briefing at its headquarters in Johannesburg on Thursday following its central executive […]

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Nigeria police arrest wanted internet scammer

Nigeria’s police cyber-crime unit has arrested a 37-year-old man alleged to be the head of a transnational cyber-crime syndicate. According to a statement by Interpol, the syndicate launched mass phishing campaigns and business email compromise schemes targeting companies and individual victims. The Nigerian was arrested at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos in an operation […]

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Minnie on working with Lungile Radu: “I always joke and say he’s my TV husband”

Media personality Minnie Dlamini gave he co-presenter on Mzansi’s Magic’s Homeground, Lungile Radu his flowers. The two have been co-presenting the sports show for the last four years. Gushing about Lungile, Minnie said she’s always joked that he is her “TV Husband, but in all honesty, Lungile is her big brother who has taught her […]

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SARS warns taxpayers to avoid branches amid strike by its workers

Johannesburg – The South African Revenue Services (Sars) is warning taxpayers to avoid visiting their branches amid the strike by their workers. Consumers are advised to rather use the Sars website. This follows threats by the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) and the Public Servants Association (PSA) to shut down branches. The […]

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SAFTU warns that SA on a fast march to becoming a failed state

Johannesburg – Trade union federation Saftu has warned that South Africa is on a fast march to becoming a failed state. Acting president of the federation Nomvume Ralarala told delegates at the organisation’s elective conference that the state was dysfunctional. “Today, you hear a minister announcing a R22 million flag and the next day you […]

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Expert: Rahima Moosa Hospital in dire state

Johannesburg – The Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital in Gauteng needs urgent attention. That is according to Professor Haroon Saloojee, head of community paediatrics division at Wits University. He is echoing the sentiments of Dr Tim de Maayer. De Maayer wrote an open letter, saying the poor state of public hospitals contributes to the […]

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Orlando Pirates R13 million star signs for PSL rivals

Orlando Pirates star Gabadinho Mhango has found a new club for next season according to reports. The Malawian star has concluded a deal with KwaZulu-Natal side AmaZulu, putting an end to his troubles in Mayfair. Mhango enjoyed a stellar 220/21 campaign for Orlando Pirates however things took a turn fort he worst a season later. […]

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