Manamela asked to reconsider appointments of some SETA administrators

Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Buti Manamela. The DA has called on the Higher Education Minister, Buti Manamela, to reconsider the appointments of three SETA administrators, citing their alleged involvement in corruption. Oupa Nkoane, Lehlohonolo Masoga and Zukile Mvalo have been appointed as administrators for the Construction, Services and Local Government SETAs, respectively….

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Katiso “KT” Molefe denied bail

Katiso “KT” Molefe appeared in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg, August 20. The accused in the murder of DJ Sumbody, businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe, has been denied bail in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court. Molefe is accused of ordering a hit on the celebrity DJ whose real name is Oupa Sefoka. Molefe was out on…

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22 high school learners suspended over violence in Roodepoort

The West Ridge High School, one of the two schools involved in learner-on-learner violence. The Gauteng Education Department has confirmed the suspension of about 19 learners from West Ridge high school and three from Hoërskool Roodepoort, over a violent school feud earlier this week. Three learners were hospitalised as a result. The Department’s spokesperson, Steve…

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De Lille announced dissolution of SA Tourism board

Tourism Minister Patricia De Lille. The board of SA Tourism has been dissolved with immediate effect. Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille informed the board about her decision on Tuesday. A statement issued by the Minister today says the board failed to address the legality of the procedure it followed when it convened a special board…

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Minister encourages women to break societal barriers to being leaders

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi addressed audience in honour of Women’s month at Unisa, Pretoria. Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has encouraged women to occupy leadership positions in professions traditionally dominated by men. She delivered a keynote address at a Women’s Month Dialogue hosted by Unisa and the South African…

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Three suspects killed during police shootout in Mamelodi

FILE | Firearm and ammunition. Three suspects have been killed in a shootout with police in Mamelodi, Pretoria. The South African Police Service (SAPS) received information about suspects who were in possession of illegal firearms at a house in the area. The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) Spokesperson Chris Singo says, “The police visited…

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