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Fri, 28 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0200
‘Law-abiding citizen’ Mboweni wants his e-toll refund, ropes in Mpofu
"I have been a law-abiding citizen, paying my e-tolls. So in this situation do I get a refund? Otherwise I am going to court for my refund. Simple," said Mboweni.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:57:54 +0200
53GW of new generation capacity needed in next 10 years, says Eskom
About 53GW of new generation capacity, particularly from renewable energy sources including wind and solar, will be required for the period up to 2032 to ensure energy security in South Africa.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:51:25 +0200
WATCH | ‘He must take responsibility for his actions,’ says waiter racially insulted by customer at Midvaal bar
A Midvaal man has infuriated a community after accosting staff at a local eatery, allegedly uttering racial slurs, slapping a manager and threatening staff with a knife he took from the kitchen.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:41:24 +0200
Elon Musk's Twitter ownership starts with firings, declares the 'bird is freed'
Elon Musk became Twitter Inc's owner on Thursday, firing top executives and providing little clarity over how he will achieve the lofty ambitions he has outlined for the influential social media platform.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:39:27 +0200
Randburg 'extortionists' behind bars for 'preying on motorists'
Five men who allegedly pretended to be patrollers affiliated to the PRS taxi association to extort money from motorists picking up hitchhikers in Randburg are behind bars.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:29:56 +0200
Activist glues his head to ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ painting in The Hague
A climate activist glued his head to glass covering the world-famous 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' painting at a museum in The Hague on Thursday, though the artwork was not damaged, gallery staff said.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:18:07 +0200
WATCH | Alleged instigators deny role in Abongile Mafalala attack, murder
Two of the people accused of murdering Abongile Mafalala say there is no evidence linking them to the mob justice killing.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:04:32 +0200
'It seems some parties just do not want coalitions to work': Mashaba
"If they [political parties] can't be in charge with a majority, they are happy to see these municipalities fall to the ANC," said Mashaba.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:53:58 +0200
Outcry over Netcare’s decision to shut paediatric and maternity services at Ballito hospital
Protest action and a petition campaign have formed part of a fight by Ballito residents against the closure of overnight paediatric, neonatal and maternity facilities at the town’s private hospital.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:20:46 +0200
High court backs Discovery Health’s bid to stop the RAF ‘going rogue’
Discovery Health took on the Road Accident Fund for its unilateral decision in August to illegally exclude medical scheme members from RAF payments — and won.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 08:26:15 +0200
China coal trade disrupted by Covid outbreaks as winter looms
China's strict Covid-19 policy is constraining coal supplies and pushing up prices, industry officials and traders say, just weeks before the country's north switches on mostly coal-fired heating systems for winter and demand jumps.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 08:22:15 +0200
North Korea fires two missiles into sea as South Korea wraps up drills
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) off its east coast on Friday, South Korea's military said, while wrapping up nearly two weeks of major drills aimed at deterring its neighbour.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 08:17:11 +0200
Putin jabs at West over Ukraine war, says operation going to plan
Russian President Vladimir Putin showed no regrets for the war against Ukraine, insisting it was going to plan and playing down any nuclear standoff with the West, while both sides prepared for what could be a key battle in Kherson in Ukraine's south...

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 07:02:49 +0200
‘Let’s do business’: Ramaphosa opens investment doors for Spanish government
“South Africa is open for business" is the message President Cyril Ramaphosa had for a Spanish business delegation led by its Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Thursday.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 07:01:58 +0200
Measles cases in Greater Sekhukhune district increase
The number of measles cases in the Greater Sekhukhune district in Limpopo increased to 11 on Thursday.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0200
What if I can’t finish my matric exam because of load-shedding? Education department clears the air
Basic education has assured matric pupils rewrites will be available to those whose exams are impacted by Eskom's load-shedding.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 22:03:00 +0200
Alleged illegal mining kingpin Dumisani Moyo denied bail
The Carletonville magistrate’s court on Thursday denied bail to Dumisani Moyo, 35, one of the six men who are alleged to be illegal mining kingpins in the area.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 21:55:21 +0200
Sars seizes goods worth millions as it takes action against illicit trade
Millions of rands worth of illegal or illicit goods were confiscated in several joint operations conducted through coordinated efforts within the SA Revenue Services over the past month.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 21:16:00 +0200
No ambushing with unsubstantiated allegations at the JSC, say draft guidelines
Allegations may affect a candidate’s dignity and the independence of the judiciary, say guidelines published for public comment

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:20:50 +0200
LISTEN | Mkhwebane speaks for herself as lawyer Mpofu walks out
Advocate Dali Mpofu abandoned suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's impeachment inquiry on Thursday

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:05:38 +0200
Corruption accused Koko pleads poverty, says prosecution will fail
Former Eskom boss Matshela Koko was on Thursday released on R300 000 bail following a marathon bail hearing in the Middelburg specialised commercial crimes court where he pleaded poverty.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:34:00 +0200
Parliament suspends Baby Tyawa as it launches probe into January inferno
Ten months since the inferno raged through parliament and the institution has not conducted its own investigation into the incident

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:11:08 +0200
Four children die of suffocation after being trapped inside an old car while playing
Police have opened an inquest docket after four children apparently died of suffocation after being stuck inside an old car at their home in Petsana, near Reitz, Free State, on Wednesday afternoon.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:01:03 +0200
Johannesburg Pride march to go ahead, city on high alert
The 33rd Johannesburg Pride March and Pride of Africa celebrations will go ahead in Sandton, Johannesburg, as planned this weekend.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:43:44 +0200
Kings, prince and a former president to attend ceremony for Zulu king
At least five kings, a prince and a former president are expected at the official recognition ceremony of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:55:18 +0200
Extra precautions, bomb sweep at FNB Stadium for Soweto derby after US terror alert
With tickets sold out, 93,000 supporters will pack FNB Stadium for the DStv Premiership match for the first time in two years.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:54:02 +0200
Eastern Cape transport department resuscitates N2 Wild Coast project
An 11-member delegation led by Eastern Cape transport MEC Xolile Nqatha descended on Jama village on Thursday to iron out differences which have resulted in significant delays in the N2 Wild Coast road project.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:31:35 +0200
Elon Musk tells Twitter staff he doesn’t plan to cut 75% of jobs as takeover expected on Friday
Elon Musk told Twitter employees on Wednesday he doesn’t plan to cut 75% of the staff when he takes over the company, according to people familiar with the matter.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:04:35 +0200
Kidnapped municipal manager Maggie Skosana talks of week-long ordeal
After a week-long kidnapping ordeal, the municipal manager of the Nkangala district, Margaret "Maggie" Skosana, says she will have a difficult time trusting the police.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:11:21 +0200
Single candidates in Western Cape to write matric exams in isiZulu, Sepedi, Hebrew and Latin
The Western Cape education department has revealed that only one matriculant will be writing isiZulu (home language) in the province this year.



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