Youth co-op duped US$40k, suspect granted bail

CHAIRPERSON of a Harare-based youth empowerment co-operative has appeared in court on a US$40 000 fraud charge. CHAIRPERSON of a Harare-based youth empowerment co-operative has appeared in court on a US$40 000 fraud charge. The accused, Lydia Dzvova (37) of Mabvuku high -density suburb, was granted US$100 bail on Monday when she appeared before magistrate…

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Mahlobo and Simelane pay homage to Mabuza’s family

[FILE IMAGE]: Deputy President David Mabuza facilitating a dialogue with Members of the National House of Traditional and Khoisan leaders, 11 March 2022. African National Congress National’s Executive Committee member, David Mahlabo, says most ANC comrades who served with the former Deputy President David Mabuza are still reeling in shock over his passing. Mabuza died…

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Orlando Pirates appoint new coach

Orlando Pirates, who finished second in the Betway Premiership and reached the semifinals of the CAF Champions League last season, have finally appointed a new coach. Moroccan Abdeslam Ouaddou, who coached Marumo Gallants last season, will take over from Jose Riveiro, who had a very successful stint with Bucs. The appointment of the 46-year-old former…

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Police, Energy Ministries to visit Stilfontein on Tuesday

1 minute Twenty-six illegal mineworkers were retrieved from a disused mine shaft in Stilfontein, North West, during the first day of the official rescue operations. According to Mametlwe Sebei representing Lawyers for Human Rights, two bodies were also brought up from underground. Meanwhile, the Ministries of Police and Mineral Resources and Energy are expected to…

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Growing inequality threatens global stability: Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa speaking at a government event. President Cyril Ramaphosa says growing inequality across the world is deepening social divides and threatening global stability. Speaking at the International Women’s Forum in Cape Town on Thursday, Ramaphosa revealed that a new G20 report has sounded the alarm on what he called an “inequality emergency.” He…

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Key witnesses to testify as Madlanga Commission resumes hearings

Commission Chair retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga. Two witnesses are on Monday expected to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry when it resumes its hearings in Pretoria. The commission is probing allegations of criminality, corruption and political interference in the police and criminal justice system. KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made the allegations…

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City of Joburg clarifies confusion over electricity surcharge

A prepaid electricity meter. 1 minute The City of Johannesburg has clarified the confusion around a surcharge on electricity tariffs. The City’s Finance MMC Margaret Arnolds says the surcharge has remained the same, contrary to reports of an additional R70 to the original amount. Introduced in July 2024, the surcharge sparked widespread backlash amid growing…

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