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Saturday, June 7, 2025

Hope Ntanzi

Junior Multimedia Journalist

Eskom power grid stable ahead of cold front

Eskom maintains a stable power system despite rising winter demands, with emergency reserves deployed to ensure electricity availability.

News South Africa
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'The NPA is in crisis - And Batohi won't admit it': EFF, DA, Action SA demand urgent reform

South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority is under intense scrutiny as political parties call for urgent reforms and the removal of Advocate Shamila Batohi, following a series of high-profile prosecutorial failures.

News Politics
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'We are very, very stable': Duduzile Zuma- Sambudla dismisses instability claims in MK Party

Duduzile Zuma Sambudla, MP of the Umkhonto weSizwe Party, firmly denies claims of instability within the party, asserting its focus on growth despite recent leadership changes.

News Politics
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Judge in Senzo Meyiwa matter reprimands advocate for prioritising Comrades run over murder trial

Judge Mokgoatlheng expresses outrage in court over Advocate Mnisi's request to miss proceedings for the Comrades Marathon, highlighting the seriousness of the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial and the impact of delays on the victim's family.

Daily News News
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Cyril Ramaphosa urges global unity to tackle debt sustainability challenges

With only five years remaining to meet the Sustainable Development Goals, President Cyril Ramaphosa calls for immediate global action to address the debt crisis threatening low-income countries.

News Politics
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'Unacceptable': Judge outraged as advocate skips Meyiwa trial for Comrades Marathon

Judge Mokgoatlheng expresses outrage in court over Advocate Mnisi's request to miss proceedings for the Comrades Marathon, highlighting the seriousness of the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial and the impact of delays on the victim's family.

News Crime and Courts
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Tensions flare as university questioned over hiring more foreign nationals than coloured South Africans

Ashley Sauls, a Member of Parliament, challenges Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University on its employment practices, highlighting the marginalisation of coloured South Africans amid a rising number unemployement and of foreign nationals in key positions.

News Politics
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Watch VideoJulius Malema dismisses ties with Floyd Shivambu after sacking as MK Party secretary-general

Julius Malema firmly distances the EFF from Floyd Shivambu, asserting their unwavering focus on parliamentary responsibilities amid rising tensions within the MK Party.

News Politics
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MK proposes major constitutional changes: land, elections, compulsory military service

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has unveiled a bold set of proposed constitutional amendments aimed at transforming South Africa’s legal framework. These amendments seek to prioritise citizens' rights, address historical injustices, and redefine national identity ahead of the 2025 Constitutional Review process

News Politics
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'We won't be played by judges here': MK Party's Dr John Hlophe vows to challenge unconstitutional JSC appointment ruling

Dr John Hlophe, Deputy President of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, plans to challenge the Western Cape High Court's ruling that deemed his Judicial Service Commission appointment unconstitutional.

News Politics
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Watch VideoFloyd Shivambu's redeployment indicates internal conflict in the MK Party - analysts

Political analysts suggest that Floyd Shivambu's removal from the MK Party's secretary-general role reflects deeper internal tensions and strategic shifts, particularly following his controversial trip to Malawi. n

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Watch VideoLIVE | Floyd Shivambu removed as MK Party secretary-general

Amidst rising tensions within the MK Party, speculation mounts over Floyd Shivambu's potential removal as secretary-general following complaints from party members, including Jacob Zuma’s daughter.

News Politics
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Cyril Ramaphosa's Basic Education Employment Initiative empowers 200,000 youth

President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomes the return of the Basic Education Employment Initiative, providing 200,000 young South Africans with essential work experience and skills development at schools nationwide.

News Politics
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Public safety alert: Gauteng officials warn of rising dangers in online meet-ups

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has issued a critical warning about a surge in violent crimes linked to online dating and social media meetups in Johannesburg's Maboneng precinct, urging residents to exercise caution and report suspicious activities.

News South Africa
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Severe delays on N3 Toll Route due to truck blockade: Motorists advised to avoid the area

Motorists are advised to postpone travel on the N3 Toll Route near the Roadside/Reitz Interchange due to a total road closure caused by a truck blockade, leading to severe traffic disruptions.

News South Africa
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Deputy Speaker refers over 10 EFF members for discipline after Ramaphosa session chaos

Deputy Speaker Annelie Lotriet has announced potential disciplinary actions against several Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MPs following their disruptive behaviour during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s question and answer session, highlighting the ongoing challenges of maintaining order in Parliament.

News Politics
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'It was a political manoeuvre': Mzwanele Manyi on why he was axed as MK Party chief whip

Mzwanele Manyi, recently ousted as MK Party Chief Whip, labels his dismissal a political manoeuvre rather than a performance issue, with Colleen Makhubele stepping in as his successor.

News Politics
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Critics slam Cape Town’s ‘record-breaking’ R36. 8bn budget for deepening inequality

Explore the heated debate surrounding Cape Town's R36. 8 billion budget for 2024/2025, as critics argue it deepens inequality while the City claims it prioritises affordability and infrastructure for the underprivileged.

News Politics
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KwaZulu-Natal 2025 budget re-tabled with no changes despite VAT increase withdrawal: Here's why

KwaZulu-Natal's 2025/26 Provincial Budget has been re-tabled by MEC Francois Rodgers, confirming that despite national fiscal disruptions, the province's financial framework remains intact.

News Politics
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Will Ramaphosa's R1. 3 trillion infrastructure investment transform South Africa's economy?

President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirms South Africa's commitment to infrastructure development, unveiling a R1. 3 trillion plan aimed at transforming the economy and fulfilling long-standing promises. Will this ambitious initiative finally unlock South Africa's potential?

News Politics
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'Utterly disrespectful': Presidency slams EFF after choatic showdown in Parliament

Vincent Magwenya condemns the EFF's disruptive behaviour in Parliament, labelling it as 'utterly disrespectful' and a sign of poor leadership.

News Politics
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'We must fight on’: Premier Ntuli rallies KZN after R1. 5bn US aid cut disrupts health services in province

Facing a significant setback in HIV funding, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli calls for unity and strategic action to combat HIV, TB, and STIs, urging stakeholders to remain committed to public health goals.

News South Africa
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'We will fight corporate terror': EFF rejects Minister Malatsi’s attempt to facilitate Starlink entry

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) strongly opposes Minister Solly Malatsi's controversial actions to allow Elon Musk's Starlink to operate in South Africa, raising serious concerns about local ownership laws and national sovereignty.

News South Africa
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Minister Simelane urges fast-tracking of informal settlement upgrades after fatal Marikana fire

Following a tragic shack fire in Boksburg that claimed six lives, Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has called for urgent upgrades to informal settlements and the completion of stalled housing projects across South Africa.

News South Africa
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Ramaphosa authorises SIU to investigate Defence Department over mask tender irregularities

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the SIU to investigate serious allegations of maladministration within the Defence Department related to a controversial mask procurement tender.

News Politics
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