ANC in KZN to meet with IFP over political differences

The IFP along with other political parties had Siphile Mdaka removed as Umkhanyakude District mayor. The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal says it is in the process of engaging with the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) to discuss, among other things, political differences between them. This follows the removal of the ANC’s Siphile Mdaka as Umkhanyakude District mayor by the…

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SA bowlers dominate Pakistan despite batting woes in Lahore

Senuran Muthusamy South Africa’s bowlers have Pakistan on the ropes early on day two of the first Cricket test match in Lahore, Pakistan. However, the Proteas’ stuttering batters failed to land any killer blows of their own later on in the day. After bowling out Pakistan for 378 in their first innings, South Africa finished…

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North West legislature establishes Ad hoc committee to probe Premier

North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi The North West legislature has established an Ad Hoc Committee to investigate allegations of improper conduct against Premier Lazarus Mokgosi. The allegations were made by the Mayor of Naledi Local Municipality, John Groep, during the oversight visit of Parliament’s Joint Portfolio Committees to municipalities in the province last month. Groep…

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Cape Verde overcome nerves to qualify for Soccer World Cup

Players celebrate with fans  Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup on Monday, beating Eswatini 3-0 in their last group match to top the standings ahead of Cameroon and complete a fairytale campaign. The wind-swept West African archipelago overcame first-half nerves to win in Praia with second-half goals from Dailon Livramento, Willy Semedo and veteran…

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SARS customs seize drugs worth R65 million at Durban Habour

Narcotics worth R65million confiscated at the Durban Harbour. The South African Revenue Services (SARS) Durban Customs office conducted a collaborative intelligence operation led at the Durban Harbour in the early hours of  Sunday morning. The operation resulted in the seizure of 30 bricks of Suspected Narcotics that were in Reefer Refrigeration Unit of the vessel…

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Parliament Committee satisfied with SASSA biometric registrations in KZN

Person doing a biometric scan Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Social Development says it is satisfied with the progress of the Social Security Agency (SASSA) in KwaZulu-Natal in implementing biometric registration of grant beneficiaries.   The committee is on a three-day oversight visit to the provincial offices of SASSA and the National Development Agency.   Parliamentary…

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Proteas bowled out for 269, trail Pakistan by 109

Proteas batter Tony de Zorzi scored a century Despite a century by Tony de Zorzi, South Africa were bowled out for 269 in their first innings of the first cricket test against Pakistan in Lahore. The Proteas, who are the reigning ICC World Test Champions, resumed their first innings on 216 for the loss of…

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