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Labour Court can improve in discharging judicial functions: Zondo

Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo says the Labour Court can improve its performance in discharging its judicial functions. He delivered the 2022/23 Annual Judiciary Report at the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg. The Court achieved a 58%
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27 Jul 2024

Fixing metros non-negotiable to make growth trajectory a reality

By Michael Sutcliffe and Sue Bannister In his Opening of Parliament speech, President Cyril Ramaphosa argued that as an immediate priority, we will bring stability to governance in our metros and restore the delivery of services.
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27 Jul 2024

Government aims to put its policies into action: Mashatile

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says governments motto now is to strategically put its policies into action. Mashatile gave the keynote address at the Three Decades of Democracy in South Africa Conference at the University of Johannesbur
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27 Jul 2024

Man, 45, held - R20 million in fake alcohol, cash found in Hekpoort illegal distillery

A 45-year-old man was arrested in Hekpoort, West Rand District, Gauteng, allegedly for operating an illegal distillery and being in possession of R570,000 cash notes, as well as machinery, and alcohol estimated to be worth R20 million. T
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27 Jul 2024

JMPD bust illegal distillery, seize items with over R20 million

The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has dismantled an illegal distillery in Hekpoort, west of Johannesburg and seized items worth over R20 million. The officers together with the Hawks seized a total of R570 000 in cash, alon
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26 Jul 2024

George Bizos' son Alexi convicted of assaulting wife after nine years

The son of the late human rights lawyer, Advocate George Bizos, has been found guilty of assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm after punching his wife nine years ago. Alexi Bizos appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrates'
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26 Jul 2024

Angolan airline boosts SA frequency

TAAG Angola Airlines has announced an increase in flight frequency from South Africa to Luanda (LAD). From September 4, the airline will introduce three additional flights from Cape Town (CPT) and two additional flights from Johannesburg
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26 Jul 2024

Mosimane battles tears as he celebrates 60th birthday with family and friends

Pitso Mosimane battled to control tears on Friday as he reflected on his football journey that saw him receive a honorary doctorate from the University of Johannesburg this week. Mosimane was speaking in front of family, friends and form
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26 Jul 2024

95 Libyan nationals arrested in South Africa at suspected secret military training camp

South African police arrested 95 Libyan nationals in a raid on a suspected secret military training camp on Friday and authorities said they were investigating whether there were more illegal bases in other parts of the country. The camp
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26 Jul 2024

South African exec. Shameel Joosub-led Vodacom to spend $27 million on Cape Town connectivity expansion

Vodacom, a Johannesburg-based telecommunications giant, led by South African executive Shameel Joosub, has announced a R500 million ($27 million) investment to revamp network infrastructure, energy initiatives, and broadband expansion in Cape Tow
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26 Jul 2024

Superior courts achieved 85% of performance targets: Report

The Annual Judiciary Report has revealed that superior courts achieved 85% of their performance targets for the 2022/23 financial year. The judiciary had set 13 targets and achieved 11. Two performance targets were not achieved which, am
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26 Jul 2024

JRA threatens to terminate Lilian Ngoyi St rehabilitation contract

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has issued a notice of intent to terminate the contract of the contractor appointed to rehabilitate Lilian Ngoyi Street , formerly Bree Street. This follows concerns over delays and lack of progress in
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26 Jul 2024