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Latest episodes
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6 min
Karpowership strongly opposes DFFE's decision
Despite not securing the environmental green light for its gas-to-power ships to operate in three of the country's major industrial ports, Karpowership South Africa says it remains…
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12 min
Chaos on the 1st day of vaccinating educators
The Basic Education Department says those who plan to disrupt the vaccine rollout which kicks off today, will face the full might of the law. Over the weekend, Minister Angie Motsh…
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14 min
The poor state of our municipal finances
The financial state of municipalities in South Africa has continued to deteriorate as a lack of accountability and poor governance continues to dog the country at a local governmen…
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9 min
Mathews family requires full disclosure so they can begin to find closure
The family of Leigh Matthews, who was killed in July 2004 held a press conference in Johannesburg earlier today after allegations that her killer; Donovan Moodley may be eligible f…
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14 min
Calls for oxygen concertrators increase
Gift of the Givers says it's overwhelmed with calls for oxygen concertrators in Gauteng hospitals. It says Covid-19 infections are ripping through the population at an unprecedente…
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17 min
The impact of illegal mining on communities
The Minister of Mineral Resources, Gwede Mantashe, has raised concern about the impact of illegal mining on communities. He says it is an attack on the country's economy and must b…
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10 min
Joburg electricity woes on the spotlight
The City of Joburg is facing a deepening power crisis, with electricity problems leading to more blackouts that take days to repair. The problems extend beyond just outages, with d…
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4 min
Gauteng wants stricter restrictions imposed to curb rising of Covid-19 cases
The Gauteng government wants stricter restrictions imposed on the province to curb the rising number of Covid-19 cases. Some hospitals have had to divert patients to other faciliti…
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7 min
Strike by Public Servants Association members looming
The CCMA has issued Public Servants Association (PSA) with non-resolution certificates. This means the union could embark on a protected strike after giving an employer 48-hours no…
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8 min
A call for stronger alcohol laws to help reduce crime
The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance (Saapa) says the introduction of stronger alcohol laws in South Africa will help reduce crime in South Africa, especially the maltreatm…
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20 min
Takatso Consortium announced as SAA's new strategic equity partner
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gorhdan has announced Takatso Consortium as the new strategic equity partner for SAA. Takatso will own 51% of the restructured airline while gove…
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6 min
Energy experts weigh in on 100 MW private electricity production
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that private investors and companies will be allowed to generate (and sell) up to 100 MW in electricity. The move, which includes the abilit…
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16 min
Soweto Residents Protest at Eskom's Megawatt Park over electricity
Soweto residents protest outside Eskom's Megawatt Park. Residents complain of electricity problems and poor service delivery by the power utility. They say they have been without e…
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22 min
Basotho want South Africa- Lesotho borders to be removed
The Free Basotho Movement wants South Africa- Lesotho borders to be removed. The movement is calling for an election referendum to allow citizens to vote on the removal of the bord…
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6 min
SA ditching herd immunity, as it's no longer practical
South Africa is DITCHING the 'herd immunity Covid 19 vaccination plan, because herd immunity is no longer practical in the country. South Africa was aiming to immunise 41-million p…
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8 min
Mkhize & Digital Vibes relationship on the spotlight
Further investigations into the Department of Health's irregular Digital Vibes contract have revealed that minister Zweli Mkhize's son scored a Land Cruiser bakkie from the Digital…
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10 min
New litigation strategy to save municipalities
Independent business community Sakeliga has instituted court proceedings to reverse municipal decline throughout South Africa, proposing a new form of municipal administration, wit…
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22 min
Cape Town homeless people matters on the spotlight
Housing activist organisation Ndifuna Ukwazi has condemned the City of Cape Town for attempting to compile complaints from the public against homeless people. A document that recen…
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5 min
SCOPA briefed on allegations of maladministration, mismanagement and corruption at DBSA
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) is currently being briefed by the National Treasury and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) on allegations of maladmini…
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5 min
Correctional Services cuts running costs by using offenders labour
In line with the approved the Self Sufficiency and Sustainability Strategic Framework, Correctional Services is today launching a prison project at Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo.…