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‘I feel like I have something to offer’ – Duduzane Zuma on running for president
Former president Jacob Zuma's son said he wants to rejuvenate the ANC. → Read More
Patriotic Alliance willing to support Mashaba to be Joburg mayor
The Patriotic Alliance (PA) says it is willing to hold coalition talks with any party that agrees to its terms. → Read More
Keep enjoying your Nando's, says unbothered Gareth Cliff
Cliff said there are no hard feelings on his part toward Nando's, but some believe the focus on him again silences the voice of black women. → Read More
'ANC is f***ing up' SA, but EFF, PA no better, says Joburg mayoral candidate
Lufuno Gogoro has been in the ANC, EFF, PA, and Adec, but says he simply wants to implement the policies the ANC has failed to do. → Read More
ANC municipality sets Grade 11 standard for its managers
Opposition parties say cadre deployment has significantly lowered the bar for hiring local government employees. → Read More
Why Cops can't stop Covid-19 election super-spreaders
Free State provincial police spokesperson Warrant Officer Mmako Mophiring has described the large political gatherings which took place around the province this weekend as largely 'peaceful' AND well-controlled under the circumstances. → Read More
I was a ‘Karen’ and I’m sorry
I have since had a very hard reality check on the state of our economy and, by extension, society in the Covid era. → Read More
Police accidentally drop off 12-year-old runaway at 'drug den'
The police were apparently unaware that the 'shelter' was actually a drug den, which had been shut down by the Department of Social Development. → Read More
Medical aid cheaper during Covid-19 pandemic
But industry interventions by the CMS have seen some medical scheme members benefiting from the aftermath of the pandemic, with little to no increases on monthly contributions. → Read More
SA political parties' anti-immigrant election promises nothing but hot air
Political parties are only using the debate around xenophobia and illegal immigrants to bait voters, suggest experts. → Read More
Covid-19’s silver lining – SA reaping benefits of health, vaccine technology
From boosting funding and research in mRna and other vaccine development, to investments into developing economies, Covid-19 may be a blessing in disguise. → Read More
WATCH: Good Party wants bring jobs back to Cape Town
Good says the high standard of living which is found in some parts of Cape Town should be the norm throughout the city. → Read More
Being homeless in one of South Africa's metros is hard work
The plight of homeless people has recently been spotlighted by activists fighting against Cape Town by-laws which allegedly prejudice those who sleep on the streets. → Read More
‘Ruthless’ body corporate accused of ‘bankrupting’ Joburg complex residents
Owners at a Lyndhurst sectional title complex in Joburg have accused their body corporate of overcharging residents into financial ruin when it comes to utilities. → Read More
Joburg pumps R25 million into app to help resolve billing issues
The City of Johannesburg says users will be able to resolve billing issues, upload meter readings, query bills and eventually even make payment arrangements via WhatsApp. → Read More
Eskom confirms plans for municipalities to take over debt-ridden townships
The utility has also signed the first of dozens of debt deals in the pipeline, in KwaZulu-Natal's uMsunduzi Municipality. → Read More
Joburg to take over Soweto power supply, R7 billion Eskom customer debt
The deal is expected to cost the city at least R7 billion, unless it can negotiate a partial debt write-off, according to finance MMC Matshidiso Mfikoe. → Read More
Hawks and health department 'studying' SIU report into Digital Vibes contract
The department recently suspended its director-general Sandile Buthelezi over his role in the Digital Vibes saga. → Read More
Covid increasing the cost of healthcare for all, and blocking NHI rollout
Covid has made the question of whether government can afford the NHI even tougher to answer than it ever was. → Read More
Cybercrimes Act in the spotlight after WhatsApp used to plan SA riots
Should the instigators of the public violence be tracked down and found guilty, they could find themselves behind bars. → Read More