Over 900 unidentified bodies lie unclaimed in KZN state mortuaries

One of the bodies lie unclaimed in KwaZulu Natal’s state mortuaries. Over 900 unidentified deceased bodies lie unclaimed in KwaZulu-Natal’s state mortuaries. This was discovered by the provincial legislature’s health portfolio committee during an oversight visit to several state mortuaries. According to the committee, these bodies date as far back as 2017. Chairperson of the legislature’s…

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#BRICS2024: Ramaphosa pushes for fair growth in the Global South

Source: Photohost agency brics-russia2024.ru. President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa after his meeting with President of Russia Vladimir Putin as part of the 16th BRICS Summit. This year’s 16th summit themed “Emerging Technologies and Sustainable Development”, is especially significant as it is the first gathering after Brics’ expansion to include countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt,…

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Trade negotiations between SA, US ongoing: Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa answers oral questions in the National Assembly on 09 September 2025. President Cyril Ramaphosa says trade negotiations between the United States administration and the South African government are still ongoing. The president said this while answering oral questions in the National Assembly. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema wanted to know government’s response to the 30% tariffs increase imposed by the US…

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Thabazimbi Municipality mayor aims to prioritise service delivery

Outside the Thabazimbi Local Municipality offices. 3 minutes Newly-elected mayor of the hung Thabazimbi Local Municipality in Limpopo says it is not going to be easy to lead the municipality after several years of poor administration and political instability. African National Congress (ANC) Councillor, Tumisang Pilane was elected unopposed as the mayor during the municipality’s…

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Bosso’s awesome foursome

Chikuhwa took his season’s tally to 15 goals, placing him as the firm favourite for the 2024 Golden Boot Award. HIGHLANDERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2) GREEN FUEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0…

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Ending inequality key to true reconciliation: Ramaphosa

[File image]: An informal settlement in South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa cannot achieve true reconciliation while inequality persists, and that the pursuit of inclusive economic growth and job creation are essential in achieving that goal. He says the National Dialogue that South Africa has embarked on will help bring all South Africans…

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Chikunga welcomes GBV national-disaster declaration

Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga seen speaking at a government engagement. Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s declaration of gender-based violence as a national disaster. WATCH | Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says the government stands with women and welcomes the President’s pronouncement yesterday classifying gender-based violence as a crisis. pic.twitter.com/VA1DXkROOu…

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Gender Commission tackles withdrawal of GBV cases

Stop GBV awareness 2 minutes The Commission for Gender Equality says it is making progress in tackling the high rate of withdrawal of gender-based violence cases in Mpumalanga. It says its findings indicate that foreign nationals, mostly undocumented ones, either report or perpetrate the violence. Recently, Commissioner Princess Eurika Mogane, who is deployed to Mpumalanga,…

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