Sudan’s former main ruling civilian coalition has begun informal talks with the military mediated by the United States and Saudi Arabia. The dialogue is meant to end the long-standing political deadlock that followed the military coup last October. The coalition, known as the Forces of Freedom and Change (FFC) is among many pro-democracy groups that […]
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Reality TV star and exotic dancer Zodwa Wabantu says life goes on and she is not going to dwell over things she cannot control. This comes after she was banned to perform in Malawi. In a letter by Minister Usi from the Malawian Tourism, Culture and Wildlife department states that the Malawian government does not […]
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Johannesburg – Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Ebrahim Patel has appointed Doris Tshepe as the new head of the Competition Commission. Tshepe has been a practicing attorney for over 20 years specialising in constitutional and administrative law, legislative drafting, media and communication law. In 2019, she served on an advisory panel on the major […]
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Johannesburg – The NPA’s integrity is at risk if it doesn’t justify why it’s prosecuting five men for the murder of Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa. That’s according to legal expert Melusi Xulu. A second docket has surfaced which makes a case for those in the house to be arrested and charged. Court proceedings resume […]
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Cassper Nyovest has spoken out over the death of South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi. This follows the boxer’s death, which occurred after he was hospitalised following a tense battle. Buthelezi faced Siphesihle Mntungwa for the WBF African Lightweight title in Durban’s Greyville Convention Centre on Sunday. “RIP to Simiso Buthelezi. It takes a true warrior […]
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Singer/songwriter Lira, who’s been nominated for a SAMA for ‘Remix of the Year’ has revealed that she’s “doing very well” and slowly recovering. “Such special news right now,” she said after finding out about the SAMA nomination. Back in April, the singer’s family revealed that she suffered a stroke in Germany where she was booked […]
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Security has been beefed up in the Somali capital and around the Aden Adde Airport, ahead of Thursday’s inauguration of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Main roads in Mogadishu were closed on Wednesday with police deployed in large numbers and armoured vehicles on the streets leading to the presidential palace. Overnight the city was put under […]
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Lerato Kganyago’s husband, Thami Ndlala reportedly owes Steyn City over R200,000 in arrears. As reported by the Daily Sun, the company has since approached the court with an order that compels the businessman to pay. The arrears are for a 3-bedroom apartment which was leased by Ndlala last year. According to the publication, Ndlala failed […]
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Johannesburg – Spar is the latest retailer to warn of possible price increases in the coming months. It follows similar warnings to consumers from retail giants Shoprite and Pick n Pay. Spar said it plans to expand promotions to continue to attract cash-strapped consumers. The group’s half-year results to March shows solid growth, with wholesale […]
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Johannesburg – Deputy President David Mabuza says it’s premature to suggest President Cyril Ramaphosa should step down in the wake of the farm robbery debacle. As Mabuza was answering prepared questions in the National Assembly, opposition parties took the party the gap for the second consecutive day – this time to canvas Mabuza’s views on […]
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