MK Party emboldened by arrest of IEC official on fraud charge

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The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) says it isn’t surprised that a top official of the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) has been charged with fraud.

Coalition secures top posts in KZN

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Anxious moments about whether the glue will be strong enough to hold four parties for five years and create a stable government.

Unions welcome progress on two-pot retirement system

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The country’s biggest trade union federations have welcomed moves to introduce the “two-pot” retirement system which would allow workers to be able to access at ...

Public Works minister questions costly govt refurbishments, appoints panel to investigate

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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala has vowed to probe lavish spending on refurbishments and maintenance at government-owned facilities.

Labour minister heckled at May Day rally

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Cosatu members refused to allow Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi, who was representing the SACP in his capacity as its national chairperson, to deliver his address

Zuma’s ‘takeover’ warning for ANC

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Former president Jacob Zuma has warned of looming danger in next year’s elections, where the ANC could find itself out of power in KwaZulu-Natal and other parts ...

Call for tough stance on qualification fraudsters

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A former key role-player in the Department of Higher Education and Training, who was closely involved with the formulation of legislation that deals with fraudulent ...

Outrage after municipal workers photographed sleeping on graves

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The leadership of Msunduzi Municipality in KZN has expressed shock at pictures showing its staff members sitting and sleeping on top of graves, and promised firm ...

Questions swirl over call to review tax exemption for churches

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Renowned cleric Bishop Vusi Dube says churches have played an important role in community-building in South Africa without much support from the government and it ...

Invisible forces run ANC, says Zuma as he urges members to ask ‘tough questions’

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Former president Jacob Zuma has accused the ANC’s leadership of failing to implement conference resolutions and warned about vote buying.

Ex-presidents’ criticism of Ramaphosa points to growing discontent within and outside the ANC

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Former presidents Thabo Mbeki, Kgalema Motlanthe and Jacob Zuma criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s leadership on different public platforms at the weekend.

Emerging farmers, especially women, say they are soft targets for criminals

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Woman farmers have called for help from Police Minister Bheki Cele, saying they are sitting ducks for violent attacks from brazen criminals, who are often after ...

Outrage grows amid new claims of perks for ministers

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Outrage continues to grow in regard to the controversial ministerial handbook and its provisions, which have seen Cabinet members enjoying perks that include free ...

Public sector strike on cards after govt’s wage offer withdrawn

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According to labour, the government is demonstrating the same attitude it showed in 2010, which led to one of the biggest public service strikes in the country’s ...

Buoyant Zuma hints at more prosecutions

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Former president Jacob Zuma has made a veiled threat of more possible private prosecutions against the country’s top brass, which could include National Director ...

Zuma says he is ready to take on any task as the ’struggle is not over’

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In an apparent indication of his desire to stand to be the next ANC chairperson when the ruling party holds its elective conference in December, former president ...

Passing of Land Expropriation Bill by National Assembly widely welcomed

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Civil society groups and a farming association have welcomed the passing of the bill by the National Assembly

Legal challenge continues as Zulu King’s coronation approaches

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As preparations for King Misuzulu’s coronation gather pace, the opposing faction in the royal household has indicated its intention to continue challenging the process ...

SA not yet ready for coalition governments - analyst

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A coalition government at provincial or national level will not work in South Africa because political leaders are driven by selfish interests, a political analyst ...

While experts welcome Ramaphosa’s energy plan, Saftu warns it may drive up price of electricity

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North West University energy expert Professor Frik van Niekerk said the move to introduce more players in energy generation was in line with the practices of modern ...

ANC KZN calls for step-aside policy to be scrapped

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The step-aside policy was discussed at the ANC KwaZulu-Natal elective conference at the weekend and a resolution was taken that the policy should be scrapped.

Man ’lucky to be alive’ after Pietermaritzburg tavern shooting

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A man is lucky to be alive after gunmen opened fire, killing four people, at Samkelisiwe Tavern in Sweetwaters, Pietermaritzburg, on Saturday evening.

Dlamini Zuma warns political figures not to meddle in municipal affairs

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Cogta Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has warned about the dangers of political figures meddling in the administrative affairs at municipalities.

SA on its knees due to ANC’s bad management – Buthelezi

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IFP founder Dr Mangosuthu Buthelezi says the lives of people in South Africa have worsened, owing to bad management by ANC leaders in the government.

Niehaus vows to sue State for wrongful arrest

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MKMVA spokesperson Carl Niehaus plans on suing the State for wrongful arrest, saying the move in July last year in Estcourt amounted to an abuse of power.