EFF is not falling apart: Malema

EFF Leader Julius Malema. 2 minutes Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, has scoffed at suggestions that the departure of some senior party leaders signals the beginning of the end for the party. This follows the resignation of the party’s former national chairperson, Advocate Dali Mpofu, this week. Mpofu has joined a list of party…

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Five family members die in Limpopo crash

Car with a broken windshield after a crash. 1 minute Five people have been killed in a crash on the N1 at Ysterberg outside Mokopane in Limpopo. The driver lost control of the vehicle they were travelling in and it overturned this morning. The Provincial Transport Department Spokesperson, Tshifhiwa Dali, says the deceased are members of one family.  “According to reports from the…

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Inheritance taxes high for South Africans

[File Image]: A calculator and papers seen on a table. 1 minute The taxes associated with someone dying in South Africa are high. That’s according to Banzi Mcasa, an advocate for financial security. He says pitfalls in asking a bank to execute a will disadvantage families. Mcasa says some of the banks want families to…

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Leaders call for probe into food poisoning incidents

2 minutes A community leader in Mangaung, Sammy Lebogo, has called on relevant authorities to urgently investigate the source of suspected food poisoning in increasing incidents in the country. Lebogo’s call comes after a recent incident in the province, 47 learners from the Ihobe combined school in Mangaung, Bloemfontein, were admitted to the hospital earlier…

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NERSA rejects Eskom 36% tariff increase proposal

1 minute The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) says it has rejected Eskom’s 36% tariff increase application. The power utility applied for a substantial increase in August. Nersa says its decision to reject the application comes after consultation with stakeholders. There was widespread criticism of Eskom’s tariff increase application.  Eskom had asked for a 36 %…

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New Zealand claim statement win over top-ranked Ireland

New Zealand’s Patrick Tuipulotu in action. 2 minutes New Zealand secured a statement victory for new coach Scott Robertson as Damian McKenzie helped kick them to a 23-13 success over world number one side Ireland and hand their rivals a first home defeat in 20 matches at the Aviva Stadium on Friday. The All Blacks…

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Ramaphosa congratulates Trump in telephonic exchange: Presidency

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump gestures during a rally in Coachella, California, US 2 minutes The Presidency confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone call with US President-elect Donald Trump yesterday. During the call, President Ramaphosa extended his congratulations to Trump on his election victory. “Ramaphosa said he had an opportunity to personally extend…

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Malema not surprised by Mpofu’s decision to join MK Party

EFF President Julius Malema. 2 minutes Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema says the decision of his party’s former Chairperson Advocate Dali Mpofu to defect to the uMkhonto weSizwe Party is not surprising. Mpofu announced his resignation from the Red Berets yesterday. He says the MK Party is the only vehicle that can take…

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Lewandowski double helps Barcelona thrash Red Star

Travelers stuck at the Lebombo Border Post on 07 November 2011. 2 minutes Striker Robert Lewandowski scored a goal in each half to help Barcelona secure a comprehensive 5-2 win at Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League yesterday. It was another commanding victory for LaLiga leaders Barcelona who are in an imperious vein of…

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