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National shutdown by organised labour an ‘irresponsible move’ - economist 23.08.2022 1:07

Chief Economist at Efficient Group Dawie Roodt believes the decision by labour federations to shut down the country's economy for a day is an irresponsible move. Latest news on our website

LISTEN: Kameeldrift West farmer fights off three armed robbers 23.08.2022 2:08

Gauteng police are searching for three suspects who attempted to rob a 42-year-old man on a plot in Kameeldrift West in Tshwane. Latest news on our website

Russian athletes among top contenders at Comrades 22.08.2022 2:05

Russian athletes are among the top contenders set to compete at the Comrades Marathon in KwaZulu-Natal over the weekend. Latest news on our website

What the entering of the kraal symbols 19.08.2022 0:53

Thwala says that the ceremony is symbolic of the filling of a vacuum in the leadership of the Zulu nation, and points to a new dawn for the Zulu Kingdom. Latest news on our website

Cow suspension ahead of the ceremony 19.08.2022 1:21

Thwala says the ban the movement of cattle by Agriculture Minister Thoko Didiza will have no impact on the ceremony as the herds of cattle had been already there before the announcement. Latest news on our website

Misuzulu ‘entering the kraal' at coronation 19.08.2022 0:50

The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Kathula Twala says the ceremony where King Misuzulu enters the kraal is a unique cultural aspect. Latest news on our website

Owerhede in Thailand sny Ashley Oosthuizen se lewenslange tronkstraf 18.08.2022 1:33

Die Suid-Afrikaner wat tans lewenslange tronkstraf in ‘n Thaise tronk uitdien, se vonnis is verkort tot 33 jaar. Latest news on our website

Rare tornado hits South Africa’s West Coast 15.08.2022 1:07

The South African Weather Service has confirmed a tornado has been detected in Velddrift along the West Coast. Latest news on our website

‘Tortured’ Leeuwkop inmates seek R10m from govt 11.08.2022 0:40

Five offenders have launched a legal challenge against government after they were allegedly tortured at Leewukop prison in Johannesburg. Latest news on our website

LISTEN: Gauteng Health defends 2000 deaths due to negligence 28.07.2022 3:53

But Gauteng Health spokesperson Motaletale Modiba believes the hospitals are actually being managed well considering the high number of patients. Latest news on our website

Sisulu: Skole wat nie 50/50 wit en swart is nie moet sluit 27.07.2022 1:15

Lid van die ANC se nasionale uitvoerende komitee (NUK), Lindiwe Sisulu, wil skole deregistreer wat nie ‘n 50/50-samestelling van swart en wit leerlinge het nie. Latest news on our website

Mbeki warns SA faces own 'Arab Spring' 22.07.2022 3:50

South Africa's former president Thabo Mbeki warned on Thursday that the country faced a time bomb and could see an uprising similar to the Arab Spring triggered by mounting discontent. Latest news on our website

'Ek het nie meer ‘n rede om te leef nie’, sê Kestell boer na gru-moorde 20.07.2022 0:27

Die eienaar van ‘n plaas buite Kestell in die Vrystaat, Alheit Smit, sê hy het geen rede om meer te leef nie na die gru-moord op sy vrou en ses ander. Latest news on our website

LISTEN: SARB set to declare crypto a financial product 14.07.2022 1:20

The South African Reserve Bank is working around the clock to finalise rules and requirements that will see cryptocurrency listed on local exchange. Latest news on our website

NSPCA identifies two teens behind horrific dog-fighting video 14.07.2022 2:15

Spokesperson Keshvi Nair says the dog eventually died from its injuries. Latest news on our website

Teffo claims withdrawal was ‘hatched in president’s office’ 13.07.2022 0:35

Teffo claims the harassment he endured while in court, which led his withdrawal from the case, was part of a plan hatched in the office of President Cyril Ramaphosa. Latest news on our website

Cele defends Gugulethu outburst 08.07.2022 2:17

Police Minister Bheki Cele has defended his outburst during a heated exchange between himself and anti-crime activist Ian Cameron in Gugulethu in Cape Town on Tuesday. Latest news on our website

Cameron believes Cele is politicising the plight of the people. 05.07.2022 0:50

The altercation took place during a community meeting on Tuesday meant to discuss policing in Nyanga and Gugulethu. Latest news on our website

Mbalula: Govt wanted to add e-tolls to fuel levy 30.06.2022 0:55

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says cabinet had approved a decision to add the costs of the controversial e-toll system to the fuel levy. Latest news on our website

Tow truckers embark on go-slow in Joburg, Midrand 29.06.2022 1:04

Collin Tamine, who is from Tow Assist, says towing companies have not had an increase in ten years. Latest news on our website

Heatwave hits Northern Cape in the middle of winter 29.06.2022 1:07

SAWS senior forecaster, Jacqueline Modika, says the heatwave is only expected to break by the week end. Latest news on our website

Fondsinsameling duur voort vir NW vrou wat sterf weens Covid entstof 27.06.2022 0:54

Die familie van Jean van Vuuren sê fondsinsamelingveldtogte gaan voort na die 65-jarige se dood weens newe-effekte van ‘n Covid-19 entstof. Sy het die Guillain-Barrè-sindroom opgedoen kort na haar Covid-19 inenting en was as gevolg daarvan verlam. Latest news on our website

LISTEN: Anyone susceptible to monkeypox - NICD 23.06.2022 1:47

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases Senior Medical Scientist for Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases Jacqueline Weyer says anyone is susceptible to monkeypox. Latest news on our website

LISTEN: I’ve never discussed content of report with Zondo, says Ramaphosa 22.06.2022 1:37

President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly denied ever discussing the content of the state capture report with Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. Latest news on our website

Should the wearing of masks be dropped? 21.06.2022 1:53

Stellenbosch University Epidemiologist Dr Jo Barnes says some people benefit from the wearing of masks. Latest news on our website