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King Goodwill Zwelithini’s eldest son, Lethukuthula Zulu dies
The Zulu Royal Family has announced the death of Prince Lethukuthula Zulu, the first-born son and eldest child of King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu and Queen Sibongile MaDlamini. In a statement, MP and traditional prime minister to King Zwelithini, Mangosuthu Buthelezi, said: “It is with utmost pain and sadness that we announce the passing away of …
Mmusi Maimane’s open letter to white South Africans
Dear white South Africans I write this open letter to those of you, the overwhelming majority, who want this country to work. To those who desire to build a united, reconciled South Africa that is an example to the world. To those who are tired of being blamed for all South Africa’s woes. To those …
Councillor defends Cape Town’s record on homeless people
“Cape Town sprang into action, reaching roughly double the number of homeless persons compared to the whole of Gauteng” The City of Cape Town achieved South Africa’s highest service reach to the homeless during the national lockdown period levels 4 to 5 when regulations specifically instructed municipalities to immediately shelter homeless people amid health risks. …
Human rights lawyer George Bizos has died
Former apartheid struggle stalwart and human rights lawyer George Bizos has died at the age of 92. George Bizos born 15 November 1927 was a Greek-South African human rights lawyer who campaigned against apartheid in South Africa. He was noted for representing Nelson Mandela during the Rivonia Trial. He instructed Mandela to add the qualification “if needs be” to his trial address, which …
Minister Zulu exposes government workers
Social development minister Lindiwe Zulu has told parliament that some government employees may have applied for the special Covid-19 social relief of distress grant meant for the poor and unemployed. Zulu revealed this while issuing a warning that the government was coming for its employees who benefited from the scheme, announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa …
Police rescue pensioner held hostage
A 76-year-old man who was kidnapped and held hostage overnight while his attackers emptied his bank accounts at various petrol station ATMs has been rescued in Phillip Nel Park in Pretoria, said police. The incident happened on Wednesday. The Hawks, Tshwane metro police, K9 unit as well as Tracker connect had joined in the investigation. …
COVID-19 NEWS: Court orders police to return alcohol
Police who illegally confiscated a huge amount of alcohol from a popular pub and restaurant in Pretoria has been ordered to return the booze within 48 hours. The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria handed down the judgment after the owners of Padstal approached the court in a bid to get their liquor returned. According to …
Kagiso Kale strangled and stabbed to death
Kagiso has joined the sad list of fallen Angels in South Africa. She was found murdered in her mother’s house after having a conflict with her boyfriend. The two were in a 3-year-old relationship. It is alleged that the boyfriend strangled her with an electric cable before stabbing her to death. According to the neighbor, …
COVID-19 NEWS: Words into Deeds Mr President
Political parties have reacted to the open letter to the ANC that Ramaphosa has published over the weekend. The letter called on the party to eradicate corruption within its ranks and referred to the ANC as “accused no.1.” Leaders of the opposition however have responded that Ramaphosa should walk the talk and take action against …
Weekend Speedster Sets Record
A 47-year-old man was arrested on Sunday after he was caught driving 204km/h on the N3 highway with his BMW M5. According to EMPD spokesperson Kobeli Mokheseng, the man claimed that he was rushing his passenger to hospital after noticing Covid-19 symptoms.“The driver was taken to the Bedfordview police station. A passenger, who was interviewed …