EFF calls for urgent probe into killing of Dan Makutu

3 minutes The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called on police to urgently investigate the killing of its Kabokweni branch treasurer, Dan Makutu. Makutu was gunned down near a spaza shop in Kabokweni, outside White River in Mpumalanga, on Christmas Day. Makuti was laid to rest at the Rocky’s Drift cemetery between Mbombela and Whiteriver….

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Booysens Magistrate’s Court to reopen after shooting

A bullet magazine seen on top of a table. The Justice Department says the Booysens Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg will open on Wednesday despite Tuesday’s shooting incident. Two people were killed and three others were wounded outside the court. The department’s Deputy Minister Andries Nel says security measures around courts need to be reviewed urgently…

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‘HIV prevention injectable drug must go to people in need’

Yinjongo Yesizwe Foundation Executive Director Nontyatyambo Makapela says they are excited and welcome the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa around the massive rollout of the Lenacapavir injectable drug that has been proven effectively in terms of the HIV prevention options. Ramaphosa made the announcement during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) at Parliament on…

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Free WhatsApp Business incoming service conversations

Source: © 123rf 123rf From November all incoming service conversations for businesses using WhatsApp Business are free This was announced recently by Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp. In addition, The Messenger Network, a Meta Business Solutions Partner has announced that it will launch Clinch, South Africa’s first WhatsApp Business Directory and Marketplace. “We believe…

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Social grants not affected by Postbank, SASSA contract termination

Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe appearing before the standing committee on social development in Parliament, August 27, 2025. Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has given an assurance that social grant payments will not be affected by the termination of the master service agreement between SASSA and Postbank.    The Minister emphasized that social grant payments…

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4th group of SADC soldiers from DRC back home

First batch of SANDF members from SAMIDRC. 1 minute The fourth group of soldiers returning from the SADC peacekeeping mission in the DRC has arrived at Bram Fischer International Airport in Bloemfontein. The soldiers are expected to begin with their demobilization programme at Tempe Military base in Bloemfontein. Their return follows a ceasefire agreement between…

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