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ANC’s Fikile Mbalula demands inquest into Chris Hani’s assassination for ‘full closure’
African National Congress Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has called for a formal inquest into the assassination of anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani, adding that only a judicial review will bring complete closure to the decades-old tragedy.
‘White Monopoly Capital and ANC allies are behind Chris Hani’s death, says EFF’s Carl Niehaus
EFF member Carl Niehaus has made explosive claims that 'White Monopoly Capital' and ANC collaborators were the true masterminds behind Chris Hani's assassination 32 years ago.
Redefine Properties says its earnings outlook is stable in spite of the shallow global interest rate cycle
“To sustain growth in valuations, we cannot rely solely on interest rate movements. Our strategic focus remains on organic income growth, as this will drive value creation in the current market,” CEO Andrew König said.
Ukraine critical infrastructure hit in 'massive' Russian attack
Ukrainian authorities in the west of the country said Wednesday that critical infrastructure facilities had been targeted in a "massive" Russian missile attack after air alerts sounded nationwide.
Grieving Limpho Hani feels let down by the justice system
Slain SACP leader’s widow feels hard done over assassin’s deportation
Hani’s killer deported to Poland
CHRIS Hani’s killer will be deported to Poland, the government announced this week.
‘Deportation of Chris Hani’s killer Janusz Waluś without full confession is an injustice,’ says Mbalula
He said the deportation of Waluś was a sad and painful moment for Hani’s family, the ANC, the working class and poor and the SACP, of which he was the secretary general.
France to supply Kiev with missiles financed by Russian assets' profits – Defence Minister
Russia believes that arms supplies to Ukraine hinder the settlement, directly involving NATO countries in the conflict.
DNA from extinct cattle species appears in plankton samples collected at sea near Durban
Oceanographic Research Institute scientists were surprised when DNA from an aurochs appeared in plankton samples collected at sea near Durban.
Bryoni thankful for outpouring of support after Miss Supranational journey
Bryoni Govender has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support from South Africans, after placing in the top 12 at the 15th edition of Miss Supranational, which was held in Nowy Sącz, Poland, on Saturday night.
Mister Supranational crown lands on SA shores – Dr Fez Mkhize is the reigning king
With the Mister World South Africa 2019 title on his resumé, the media personality and medical practitioner is the first black man to win the title.
‘Well deserved’: Bryoni Govender crowned Miss Supranational Africa 2024
Contestants representing 68 countries and territories were selected to participate in the pageant
WATCH: Leopards held in illegal breeding facility in Poland travel almost 13,000 km to their new home in the Eastern Cape
The mother and daughter, Alda and Ginny, believed to be around 14 and eight-years-old have been re-homed at the Big Cat Sanctuary at the Shamwari Private Game Reserve.
WATCH: Pilot takes love to new heights as he proposes to flight attendant girlfriend on flight
Love is definitely in the air as a pilot proposes to his girlfriend at 31 000 feet after a year and a half of dating.
On this day, April 10
Work starts on Cape Town’s fort, the first 1820 settlers arrive, the ‘unsinkable’ Titanic sets sail, South African aces rack up kills in the air, and remains of 3ft-tall people discovered.
On this day, April 9
Apartheid mastermind escapes death, looting follows Baghdad’s occupation, the wolves return, and masses line the streets for a funeral
On this day, April 1
Origins of April Fool’s Day, the South African police is founded, as is the navy, don’t get within 2 feet of nude dancers and Wimbledon is cancelled – and that’s no joke!
From the front line to freedom
Lion brothers’ epic journey from Ukraine, via Poland, Belgium and Luxembourg, to safe haven in South Africa.
Growthpoint’s properties trading well but high interest rates lower profit
However, Growthpoint’s total property asset value fell 1. 1% during the period to R177. 9 billion.
Capitec furthers its global ambitions with Avafin acquisition
Capitec announced yesterday the Prudential Authority of the SA Reserve Bank had approved a transaction for Capitec to increase its shareholding in Avafin to 97. 69% from 40. 66%.
On this day in history, January 19
Real people, real stories – more than just dates and boring facts