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  • ‘Better to be irritated by EFF than neo-liberal forces’ – SACP’s Mapaila slams the GNU

    South African Communist Party (SACP) general-secretary, Solly Mapaila has heavily criticised the ANC for forming a government that includes the Democratic Alliance (DA). Mapaila was speaking at the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) national political school held in Ekurhuleni on Monday. Mapaila tears into ANC In his keynote address, Mapaila slammed the…

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  • Two men critically injured after car overturns on M13 in KZN

    Two men were critically injured on Tuesday morning after their vehicle lost control and overturned on incoming traffic on the M13 Pietermaritzburg bound near Hillcrest on Tuesday morning. Car rolled onto oncoming traffic “The vehicle was travelling towards Pinetown coming down when it lost control via through the centre medium and then rolled onto oncoming…

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  • The Aurum Institute is recruiting for General Assistant: Various posts 

    The Facility General Assistant maintains site facilities to ensure that the gardens and grounds are consistently tidy and well-kept to positively reflect the Aurum brand. Closing date: Ongoing Location: South Africa Duties Facility Management Facility Administration – supporting the Corporate Operations Manager (Site Operations Manager) with all Facility related duties. Help with landscaping projects. Maintaining…

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  • Duo gets lengthy sentences for attempted export of 27 rhino horns worth R2.9 million

    Two accused have been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for receiving, possessing, transporting and exporting rhino horns. Ntsako Miaas Maluleke, 37, and Phanuel Vutivi Chabalala, 36, were sentenced on Monday after being found guilty of contravention of the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act (Nemba). Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale said…

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  • Only a few weak cold fronts for Western Cape after week of intense storms

    As the Western Cape breathes a sigh of relief after a week of intense storms, authorities are now focusing on preparing for potential flooding, mudslides, and rock falls in light of predicted rainfall and saturated catchments. “The bulk of the cold fronts are over and the forecast for the week indicates only a few weak…

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  • Joburg Water truck set alight, officials robbed in Lenasia

    Johannesburg Water said it strongly condemns the setting alight of one of its water jetting trucks by Lenasia protesters, who it said also robbed staff of their cellphones and wallets. The incident occurred in Lenasia South on Monday after the water utility’s officials had responded to a sewer blockage and were making their way to…

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  • KZN government fast-tracks relief for Kenville fire victims

    The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) government says that it is fast-tracking relief efforts in the Kenville informal settlement area after the fire that destroyed homes and forced over 400 families to flee. 237 informal settlements at the Kenville Informal Settlement in Sea Cow Lake, Durban, were destroyed on Saturday by a devastating fire, leaving 431 families destitute…

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  • Tomorrow will be cool to warm with no rain predicted

    While no rain is predicted anywhere in the country on Wednesday, a weather warning has been issued for disruptive rain in the Western Cape on Thursday. Weather warnings, Wednesday 17 July In its regional forecast, the SA Weather Service said extremely high fire danger conditions are expected in the north-eastern parts of the Northern Cape,…

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  • Community answers comedian Sifiso Tshabalala’s call, builds house for 70-year-old in Thokoza

    A week after 70-year-old Mabuti Kobeng’s house was burnt down, his community in Thokoza, Gauteng, rallied to help him rebuild…

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  • Baby rescued after hijackers steal car with him still inside

    A four-month-old baby was found unharmed and returned home after being kidnapped during a hijacking in Ilitha Park, Cape Town, on Saturday. In an incident that will give parents nightmares, the baby boy was still inside the bakkie when hijackers drove off with it. At around 3pm, the baby’s father was at his uncle’s home…

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