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  • Mother sues clothing store after 15-year-old ‘beaten and locked in a storeroom for 12 hours’

    A Gauteng mother is suing one of South Africa’s largest clothing stores for R1 million after her teenage son was allegedly assaulted and kidnapped by staff members on accusation of theft. The case emanates from an incident that happened in November 2022, when a 15-year-old boy accused of shoplifting was reportedly assaulted and locked inside…

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  • R580m earmarked to end water woes in Limpopo municipality

    A drought-stricken Limpopo district municipality, with an annual budget of R2 billion, has set aside R580 million to address the chronic shortage of water and sanitation in its five towns of Hoedspruit, Giyani, Tzaneen, Phalaborwa and Modjadjidkloof. At the weekend, executive mayor for the Mopani district municipality, Councillor Pule Shayi handed over the Sekgosese Regional…

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  • Trigger-happy cops a worry

    English dictionaries define the common phrase “take no prisoners” as being determined, aggressive or even ruthless in pursuit of one’s goals. But, it seems that, when it comes to the cops in KwaZulu-Natal, that is literally what they do when pursuing violent criminals. KZN provincial police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has many fans on social…

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  • SA’s Olympic medal hopes ratcheting up

    There will be many people who sat over the weekend, scratching their heads after the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics in Paris and asked: What on earth was that? There was plenty of debate afterwards about whether some of the scenarios were satanically lampooning Christianity and serious offence was taken by many. Explaining that…

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  • Daily news update: Chief justice on Zuma relationship claims | Malema denies leading a cult | R286m still missing 

    In today’s news, newly-appointed Chief Justice Mandisa Maya’s office has denied that she has a close relationship with former president and current MK party leader Jacob Zuma. EFF leader Julius Malema has also hit back at claims he is running a cult. Massive fraud and forgery have been uncovered at the Department of Higher Education’s…

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  • I believe you: Abusers need to pay the price

    A recap: last Monday I told of the trial in which I’ve been a witness, that of the man – the turd in human skin – who was found guilty of raping my friend in the back of his taxicab, and another woman too on another night. Last week he was sentenced to nine years…

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  • Diesel Mechanic (Langlaagte, ZA)

    Purpose of the Job To ensure that preventative and reactive maintenance repairs are carried out on all Engen bulk delivery vehicles, in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and policies and procedures within acceptable time frames and within the approved budget and that strict compliance to HSEQ policies and procedures are adhered to   Who You Are:…

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  • Zuma ‘likely to be expelled from the ANC’ – report

    Former ANC president Jacob Zuma is likely to be booted from the party next week after a recent disciplinary hearing. Broadcaster eNCA said it had “reliably learnt” that Zuma would be found guilty of misconduct and be expelled by the ANC’s Disciplinary Committee. This is a developing story.

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  • Coca-Cola Packaging Learnerships 2024

    Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is currently recruiting for Packaging Learnerships based in South Africa Closing date: 01 August 2024 Location: South Africa Job DescriptionTo provide qualifying learners with an opportunity to enroll for an NQF 3 PERSONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SAQA registered qualification ID: 83946 National Certificate: Management This qualification will contribute to the full development…

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  • ‘Did she think there’s no supermarkets in Africa?’ Tiffany Haddish’s Zim store visit raises eyebrows [VIDEO]

    Was Hollywood star dispelling stereotypes or genuinely shocked at finding a grocery store in Africa?

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