Whistleblower Protection Bill aims to close legal gaps

A man with a mask holding a whistleblower board. 1 minute The Whistleblower Protection Bill seeks to address gaps in existing legislation, according to Sentebale Makara, Director for Dispute Resolution at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. The recent burial of crime activist and whistleblower Pamela Mabini has renewed calls for stronger protections for individuals who report corruption…

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Contralesa to respond as ANC rejects benefits for traditional leaders

File | CONTRALESA President Kgosi Mokoena addressing a Cogta event in Mpumalanga. Traditional leaders organisation, Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) says it will respond accordingly to the decision of African National Congress (ANC) members in the Eastern Cape legislature, who rejected a motion to offer traditional leaders medical aid and pension. Contralesa…

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Five Harmony Mine employees die in separate incidents

1 minute Harmony Gold Mining Company says five people lost their lives in two separate incidents yesterday. Two employees lost their lives following a mining incident at Doornkop Mine in Soweto. All blasting operations have been temporarily suspended at the mine. In a separate incident, three employees succumbed to their injuries following a severe fall-of-ground incident…

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Mbalula dismisses rumours he is eyeing ANC deputy president post

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula addresses the party’s fifth National General Council in Boksburg. The African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, has dismissed rumors suggesting that he intends to run for the position of deputy president. Reports have also surfaced regarding National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza’s plans to succeed Cyril Ramaphosa as the party’s president….

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Premier League title out of reach for Man City: Silva

Manchester City player Bernardo Silva. 2 minutes Manchester City’s Premier League title hopes are all but over with the defending champions having left themselves too much ground to make up as they trail leaders Liverpool by 14 points, midfielder Bernardo Silva said. City lifted a record fourth straight English top-flight title last season, but have…

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