Real sink Atletico in shootout to reach Champions League quarters

Real Madrid’s Antonio Rudiger celebrates with teammates after the match. 3 minutes Real Madrid beat city rivals Atletico 4-2 on penalties to reach the Champions League quarter-finals following an enthralling last-16 tie which ended 2-2 after extra time in a raucous atmosphere at Metropolitano on Wednesday. Antonio Ruediger converted the winning spot-kick for Real after…

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SACP vows to keep its status as a registered political party

SACP spokesperson Alex Mashilo. 2 minutes The South African Communist Party (SACP) has vowed to keep its status as a registered political party and to contest future elections in line with the resolutions of its previous conferences. This follows the Independent Electoral Commission’s earlier notice to de-register the party with other 191 political which remain…

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UL SRC calls for more police patrols amid rising crime

Front entrance to the University of Limpopo. 2 minutes The Students Representative Council at the University of Limpopo  (UL) in Mankweng outside Polokwane has expressed concerns over incidents of mugging of students who reside off-campus. The SRC says it receives reports of crime against students regularly. The university utilises accredited off-campus facilities to accommodate some…

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Arsenal ease through to quarter-finals as PSV restore pride

Arsenal’s Declan Rice celebrates scoring their second goal. 3 minutes Arsenal set up a Champions League quarter-final against holders Real Madrid with a 9-3 aggregate win over PSV Eindhoven after a 2-2 draw in the second leg of their last-16 clash on Wednesday. Progress was already a formality for the London club after their stunning…

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No parties objected to VAT hike in Budget consultations: Ntshavheni

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni 2 minutes Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has revealed that no political party opposed the proposed VAT increase during pre-budget consultations. Ntshavheni was addressing a post-cabinet briefing in Cape Town on Thursday, saying the tax increases will finance stability in South Africa. She further says the Democratic Alliance’s…

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SAMA says healthcare budget not sufficient

Hospital ward 2 minutes The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has called on government to reconsider the proposed budget allocations for the healthcare sector. The association argues that the budget is inadequate and will not effectively address the ongoing crisis in the sector. In his Budget Speech on Wednesday, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced an…

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