ANCYL raises concerns over the country’s escalating unemployment

The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) has raised concerns about escalating unemployment in the country. The party’s youth league Treasurer General Zwelo Masilela delivered their message of support at the Mpumalanga ANC Women’s League conference in Middelburg yesterday. Masilela also highlighted nepotism as one of the serious problems that need to be tackled. Masilela…

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NSFAS to address issues facing student accommodation in KZN

3 minutes The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is working to address issues facing student accommodation in KwaZulu-Natal, where landlords have not been paid. Angry landlords blocked the entrance to one of the TVET Colleges in Durban over the outstanding payments. Registration has been disrupted at the Mbumbulu TVET College in KwaMakhutha, south of…

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Justice minister suspends Deputy DG over Madlanga commission delays

[FILE IMAGE]: Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, visiting New Brighton Magistrate’s Court in Gqeberha. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mamoloko Kubayi, has suspended the Deputy Director-General responsible for ICT, Jabu Hlatshwayo, pending a full investigation and a disciplinary process. Kubayi says this is related to, among others, the delay in the…

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TRC cases inquiry to hear evidence from Dr. Ramaite in Pretoria

Former Acting National Director of Public Prosecutions Doctor Silas Ramaite. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry in Pretoria is expected to hear evidence from former Acting National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Doctor Silas Ramaite on Monday. He served as deputy for 15 years before President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed him to an acting…

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Msimanga puts hand up for DA federal chairperson position

FILE | Gauteng Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Msimanga addresses the media. Gauteng Democratic Alliance (DA) leader and Member of the Provincial Legislature Solly Msimanga has announced that he will stand for the position of the party’s federal chairperson. He made the announcement at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Friday. Ivan Meyer currently holds the…

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Nkabinde Enquiry into Chauke’s fitness to hold office resumes

South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andrew Chauke. The Nkabinde Enquiry examines suspended South Gauteng Public Prosecutions Director, Advocate Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office, will resume in Pretoria today. It’s unclear whether National Public Prosecutions Director Shamila Batohi – who’s due to retire next week – will return to the witness stand. Batohi…

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Overcast weather not deterring KZN beachgoers

FILE | People on a Durban beach 2 minutes Despite the overcast weather, some holidaymakers are making the most of their time on Durban’s beaches. Elias Pobe and his family traveled from Johannesburg to spend the festive period in Durban. They started their day with a swim at the beachfront and plan to spend New…

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ConCourt showdown on copyright bill

The Constitutional Court will hear two applications relating to copyright in South Africa that affect the rights of blind people. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp The Constitutional Court will hear two applications relating to copyright in South Africa that affects the rights of blind people to convert copyright protected works into accessible formats. The…

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