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Pandor speaks up on the progress towards free higher education
Pandor speaks up on the progress towards free higher education-
DA calls on Ramaphosa to remove Supra Mahumapelo from office
DA says Ramaphosa’s refusal to fire Supra proves his visit to Mahikeng was a PR stunt -
Former premier Rasool leads ANC charge to unseat SA in Western Cape
Ebrahim Rasool charged with returning Western Cape to ANC power in 2019 election -
Sister of alleged soccer hooligan says her Pirates supporting brother would never commit such crimes
Alleged soccer hooligan’s sister defends her brother says he is a Pirates fan -
Guptas bulletproof multi-million rand SUV’s still parked at Oakbay office
Guptas armoured multi-million rand SUV’s still parked at Oakbay office
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Farmer hands himself over to police after allegedly driving over EFF member in racist attack
Farmer hands himself over to police after allegedly driving over EFF member in racist attack -
Mbalula warns DA not to throw away de Lille says she would be welcome at the ANC
Mbalula says the ANC would welcome Patricia de Lille with open arms
Makhosi Khoza quits politics to focus on holding municipalities to account
Former ANC MP and founder of the African Democratic Change (ADeC) party, Dr Makhosi Khoza has quit politics. Khoza said she is not cut out for politics and would be able to make a bigger impact to improving people’s lives outside.
BLF leader to Zuma: Sorry for saying you should pay back the money
Black First Land First (BLF) leader Andile Mngxitama on Saturday, apologised to former president Jacob Zuma for calling on him to pay back the money for some of the upgrades to his Nkandla homestead while he was an EFF MP.
Indian actor in hot water after calling soccer fans baboons following Moses Mabhida chaos
A well-known South African actor, director and playwright, Rajesh Gopie, is in hot water following after calling soccer fans baboons on social media following Saturday night’s chaotic scenes at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Zulu king to receive honorary doctorate in recognition of efforts to combat social ills
King Goodwill Zwelithini, will receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Zululand next month. The university said it would be bestowing a doctorate in social work on the king to acknowledge his leadership.
Momberg continues with her racist ways by ‘abusing’ black prison officials
Vicki Momberg is facing fresh allegations of racist behaviour after prison warders complained that she continued to use racial slurs. Momberg allegedly told black warders they were under-educated, stupid and lacked intelligence.
Zuma’s bride to be reportedly forced to resign from women’s empowerment job
Former president Jacob Zuma’s soon to be seventh wife, Nonkanyiso Conco, has reportedly been asked to resign from her position at women’s empowerment organisation, She Conquers. Conco was the national treasurer and communications.
Supra’s R1.5 million cattle gift to Zuma draws attention of the Hawks
On Sunday, the Hawks announced they would be launching an investigation into allegations that embattled North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo gifted a herd of cattle worth R1.5 million to former president Jacob Zuma in October 2016.
Court to hear landmark black on black k-word, racism case today
Two prominent black businessmen will face each other in court on Monday in what is expected to become a landmark case for black on black racisms. Fani Titi opened a case of crimen injuria against Peter-Paul Ngwenya.
Death penalty for child rapists in India: Will it curb the incidence?
India's government on Saturday approved the death penalty for convicted rapists of children below the age of 12. Similar calls in South Africa for harsher sentences for those found guilty of harm against children have been made.
Open letter to YL's Maine: "An insult to the memory of Anton Lembede"
Calling Maine "an insult to the memory of Anton Lembede and those who came after him," Ngwenya demands the true benefits Maine accrued be confessed, saying the use of Winnie Mandela's memorial to centre himself was in poor taste.
Ramaphosa awards 'exceptional' South Africans with National Orders
President Cyril Ramaphosa will award South Africa's highest honours by bestowing National Honours on South Africans who have performed exceptionally for the country. Among the recipients are Lillian Dube and Dikgang Moseneke.
Party is over for Khoza as she resigns from ADeC and politics
The African Democratic Change (ADeC) has thanked Dr Makhosi Khoza for her contribution to the party, without which the party may never have formed. She tendered her resignation from the party and from politics in general.
All the "king's" women: Jacob Zuma and his many wives
Former SA president Jacob Zuma is famous for his many wives and is about to add the seventh bride to his household when he marries Nonkanyiso Conco. Jacob Zuma hasn't always been so lucky in love and he is today.
Mahikeng Mayhem: Supra Mahumapelo survives but Ramaphosa promises swift action
The chaos that erupted in the North West amid allegations of corruption levelled at the Premier Supra Mahumapelo resulted in South African President Cyril Ramaphosa cutting his important trip to the United Kingdom short.
Week in review: EFF death threats, those 'bloody racists' a botched Nkandla homecoming and another Zuma baby
The Briefly.co.za editorial team brings you the top six stories that made headlines in South Africa between Monday and Friday. These are the stories which your friends and family are most likely to chat about over the weekend.
Missing Ironman contestant’s body found in Port Elizabeth harbour
The body of the missing Ironman athlete, David Bellet-Brissaud, has been recovered from Port Elizabeth harbour. The 48-year-old had been missing since the early hours of last Friday morning. Police have opened an inquest docket.
Jacob Zuma's bride to be, 24, had a baby on his birthday last week
Former president Jacob Zuma as at the age of 76 become a father again. Reports indicate a 24-year-old woman gave birth to his child Thursday last week, which happened to be his birthday. The baby was born in a Durban hospital.
HIV self-testing a game changer: 'The earlier you go, the longer you live'
“Now they see, the earlier you go, the longer you are going to live. People are not shy, they go get their treatment,” said one man who was given a self-test kit. “They know the more they keep quiet, the more HIV attacks them.”
2 Prison warders arrested for helping inmates escape from ‘Sun City’ prison
Two corrections officials were arrested on Thursday at the Johannesburg Prison more commonly known as ‘Sun City’. The two wardens allegedly assisted 16 prisoners in their successful escape from Johannesburg prison two weeks ago.
White man explains why he is an EFF supporter
Peter Howe is a proud pro-black activist and he says he is a member of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). Howe says he joined the EFF because it’s where anyone should be if they want to be a pro-black supporter.
Ramaphosa returns to SA to head crisis meeting to resolve Mahikeng chaos
President Cyril Ramaphosa is returning to South Africa from his trip to the UK a day earlier than planned so he can head crisis meetings aimed at resolving the chaos which has engulfed Mahikeng in the North West province.
Gerrie Nel questions NPA's lack of urgency in charging Juju
The EFF said it believes Malema is being targeted due to the EFF's push for land expropriation without compensation. But AfriForum wants to charge him for fraud, illegally securing a tender and taking bribes to secure contracts.
