EFF warns Starlink deal threatens SA’s national security

Image of Elon Musk, EFF and Starlink logos 2 minutes The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has joined other political parties in opposing Communications Minister Solly Malatsi’s proposed amendments to BBBEE policies in the ICT sector. These changes could potentially open the door for Elon Musk’s company, Starlink, to operate in South Africa.  There’s speculation that…

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Tiffany Meek’s pre-trial postponed to November 20

[File Image]: 31-year-old Tiffany Meek accused of murdering her son. The case of Tiffany Meek has been postponed to the 20th of November for pre-trial hearing at the Johannesburg High Court. The 31-year-old woman is accused of murdering her 11-year-old son, Jayden-Lee Meek, at their Fleurhof apartment in May this year. She is also charged…

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Mashatile urges men to lead fight against GBVF

Deputy President Paul Mashatile speaks during his last annual address to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) in Parliament, Cape Town on December 4, 2025. Deputy President Paul Mashatile says gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) remain a major concern. He was delivering his final annual address to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Thursday….

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Thohoyandou woman completes 520km run for GBV awareness

Runner Joyce Netshitenzhe on her 520 km race. Completing 520 km in fifteen days, from Pretoria to Thohoyandou, was no mean task even for an established long-distance runner Joyce Netshitenzhe from Khakhanwa village in Limpopo. The 44-year-old female runner embarked on the grueling marathon to raise awareness against Gender-based Violence. Upon arriving in Thihoyandou, Netshitenzhe…

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Batohi to face cross-examination at Nkabinde Enquiry

National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi. National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi, will face cross-examination when the Nkabinde Enquiry resumes in Pretoria on Friday morning. She wrapped up two weeks of testimony on Thursday. Batohi said expert advice informed her decision to refer suspended Gauteng prosecutions head Andrew Chauke’s case to…

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KFC empowers staff with nationally recognised qualifications

Graduates from the ceremony | Image supplied The Streetwise Academy, launched by KFC in 2021 to address skills development and increase opportunities in a sector not typically associated with formal education, equips team members for roles as supervisors, managers, operations specialists and human resources officers. The qualifications it awards are accredited by the Services Sector…

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US worker safety agency notifies employees of firings

Workers inside a US mine 2 minutes The Trump administration sent termination notices late on Friday to employees of a worker health and safety agency that provides research and services for coal miners, firefighters and others, despite appeals by a lawmaker from Trump’s Republican Party to preserve its programs. Employees of the National Institute for…

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Reitan on course for victory at Nedbank Golf Challenge

Kristoffer Reitan has shot under par in his last six consecutive final rounds. Norway’s Kristoffer Reitan is on course for a second victory on the DP World Tour — this time at Africa’s Major — the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City, in the North West. The 27-year-old opened up an eight stroke lead before…

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