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Judges biased, Magashule says in bid to approach appeal court over suspension

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Suspended ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule has accused the Johannesburg high court of “actual and/or perceived bias” in its judgment that dismissed his application to set aside his suspension from the party.

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Sanef saddened by deaths of four journalists from Covid-19 related complications

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Sanef saddened by deaths of four journalists from Covid-19 related complications

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Four journalists have died in SA of Covid-19 related complications.

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Majority of latest Covid-19 cases from Western Cape

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Majority of latest Covid-19 cases from Western Cape

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The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said in an update on Friday evening that 13,025 new Covid-19 cases had been identified in SA.

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Transnet to lift force majeure on Monday

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Transnet to lift force majeure on Monday

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Transnet will lift its force majeure declared after port operations were disrupted by a cyberattack.

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'It's unfortunate to find myself entangled in a saga I know nothing of': Zweli Mkhize’s son on Digital Vibes

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Five men found guilty for murder of Rhythm City Actor Duminsani Masilela

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Five men found guilty for murder of Rhythm City Actor Duminsani Masilela

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The five men implicated in the murder of Rhythm City actor Dumisani Masilela were all found guilty for a raft of charges including the actor’s murder.

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SGB members, teacher and former principal bust over alleged 'R3m tender fraud'

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SGB members, teacher and former principal bust over alleged 'R3m tender fraud'

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School governing body members face fraud and corruption charges over a security tender worth R3.1m in the Western Cape.

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3 bodies discovered in Durban men's boutique burnt during unrest

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3 bodies discovered in Durban men's boutique burnt during unrest

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The police have opened an inquest docket after the gruesome discovery of three bodies in a Durban men's boutique that was set alight during civil unrest in the province two weeks ago.

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‘No doubt’ Jon Qwelane column amounted to hate speech: ConCourt

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‘No doubt’ Jon Qwelane column amounted to hate speech: ConCourt

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The highest court on Friday declared Qwelane's 2008 column amounted to hate speech after a 13-year legal battle started in the Equality Court by the SAHRC.

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Shona Ferguson has died, foundation confirms

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Shona Ferguson has died, foundation confirms

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Filmmaker, producer and actor Shona Ferguson has died.

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SIU head Mothibi pleased with turnaround of probe against Mkhize and Digital Vibes

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SIU head Mothibi pleased with turnaround of probe against Mkhize and Digital Vibes

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The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) said it is pleased with the speed and turnaround time it took to conclude its investigation into the controversial Digital Vibes contract. Speaking at a Black Business Council webinar on ‘The Fight Against Corruption’ on Friday, SIU head Adv Andy Mothibi said they managed to find irregularities with how the contract was procured.

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No 'Day Zero' water crisis expected in Nelson Mandela Bay

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No 'Day Zero' water crisis expected in Nelson Mandela Bay

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The department of water and sanitation said on Friday coastal rains had boosted water levels but not made a significant effect in the catchment areas.