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TMPD on the hunt for hijacking/rape suspects

Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) are searching for suspects who hijacked a couple and later raped the woman in Pretoria West last night. Police were responding to an incident in which the vehicle had been hijacked with the driver a
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14 Sep 2024

Threats to leave GNU are threats to leave people of SA - Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his confidence in the resilience of the Government of National Unity (GNU). He was speaking during his conversation with several journalists and editors at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on a wide
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14 Sep 2024

Ramaphosa not concerned about Gwarubes BELA Bill signing absence

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is not concerned about Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarubes non-attendance at the signing of the Basic Education Laws Amendment ( BELA) Bill into law, on Friday. He was speaking during a conversation
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14 Sep 2024

UIF commissioner Teboho Maruping suspended

Unemployment Insurance Fund ( UIF ) commissioner Teboho Maruping has been suspended. The Ministry of Employment and Labour says the Commissioner was placed on precautionary suspension due to the nature of charges he is facing. I
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14 Sep 2024

Elon Musk and Ramaphosa discuss Starlink launch in South Africa

Elon Musks Starlink is in discussions with the South African government about launching its satellite internet service in Africas largest and most developed economy, according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, Cape {town} Etc reports.
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14 Sep 2024

UIF service points in Cape Town to open on Saturdays in September

Selected service points of the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) will now be open on Saturdays for the rest of September, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to a government statement , the decision to extend operating hours at UIF
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14 Sep 2024

Cameroon U18 Mens Basketball Team Secures Spot in FIBA AfroBasket 2024 Finals with Decisive Victory Over Morocco

From qualifying as one of the two best third places in the group phase, Cameroon is through to the 2025 FIBA U17 World Cup in Lausanne, Switzerland, after winning its AfroBasket semifinal fixture against Morocco. The team, coached by Kev
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14 Sep 2024

Human trafficker arrested while attempting to flee at OR Tambo

A man who had been labelled as a high-priority target after more than a year on the run, Liu Liang, 33, was caught trying to flee the country at OR Tambo International Airport on September 11. His arrest, following a warrant issued in Ju
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13 Sep 2024

Ramaphosa, Musk hold talks as Starlink eyes South Africa launch

Musk and Ramaphosa held talks over potential investments, the president told reporters on Friday. Musk, who was born in South Africa, is the world's richest person. Last week, Zimbabwe became the 16th nation in Africa to get access to th
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13 Sep 2024

Lesufi says little will change in engagements about BELA legislation

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says that even with a three-month grace given to concerned parties to engage on two clauses of the Basic Education Laws Amendment legislation (BELA) legislation little will change. Lesufi welcomed the signing of the
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13 Sep 2024

Olympic silver medalist Bayanda Walaza set to star in Curro Podium Athletics North meeting

Olympic silver medalist Bayanda Walaza will headline the Curro Podium Athletics North meeting on September 18 at Pilditch Stadium in Pretoria. Walaza will still be on a high after he claimed a silver medal at the Paris Olympics as part o
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13 Sep 2024

AfriForum pledges legal action to oppose BELA Bill

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA Bill) into law on Friday. Speaking at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, he says the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube has committed to implementing th
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13 Sep 2024