COSATU urges President Ramaphosa to dismiss defiant ministers

GNU-Cabinet-meeting 2 minutes The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to dismiss cabinet ministers who fail to implement government laws and policies. The federation emphasised the urgency of this action during the African National Congress’ (ANC) National Lekgotla in Boksburg, warning that non-compliance could undermine the ruling party’s…

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Chippa United progresses to Nedbank Cup round 16

Nedbank Cup trophy. 2 minutes Chippa United have progressed to the Nedbank Cup round of 16. This after they beat Golden Arrows 2-1 in the first-round match at the Mpumalanga stadium in Hammarsdale this afternoon. NEDBANK CUP 🏆 FULL TIME 🌶️ Chilli Boys 2:1 Lamontville Golden Arrows pic.twitter.com/l6Z4C95spj — Chippa United FC (@ChippaUnitedFC) January 25,…

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Mail & Guardian political editor Paddy Harper passes away

(FILE PHOTO) Candles lit during a funeral service.v 1 minute Mail & Guardian’s political editor and award-winning journalist Paddy Harper has passed away. Editor-in-Chief Luke Feltham confirmed the news on the publication’s website, stating that Harper died at his Durban home earlier today.  Harper, a seasoned journalist, was widely respected both in the media industry…

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‘Nuclear power is making a comeback’

File image: Koeberg Nuclear Power Station in Cape Town. 1 minute South Africa will re-gazette the tender for the building of a new power station. This is according to the Minister of Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. He was speaking on the sidelines of the second day of the African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee…

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Work together despite differences urges WEF president

A logo of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 1 minute World Economic Forum (WEF) President Borge Brende urged political and business leaders to work together despite their differences to meet “critical priorities” in his closing remarks on Friday. “Driving economic growth, reducing carbon emissions, finding ways to end conflict – all cannot wait. And the…

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Court confirms Mazwi Moruri as new Ditsobotla mayor

A banner of the Ditsobotla Local Municipality is seen during a vaccination drive in Lichtenburg on 12 October 2021. 2 minutes The North West High Court in Mahikeng has confirmed Mazwi Moruri as the new mayor of the embattled Ditsobotla Local Municipality. Moruri was elected during a council sitting last week, which saw the then-mayor Thabo…

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