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Covid-19 vaccination may start two days earlier, says Mkhize

National Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says South Africa’s mass Covid-19 vaccination programme could possibly start two days earlier than anticipated.

10 May 2021 2AM 1 min

S.Africa's Zulu king's eldest son named heir

The eldest son of South Africa's late Zulu king Goodwill Zwelithini and his recently departed regent queen was Friday named the monarch's successor amid a turbulent succession battle.

8 May 2021 1AM 1 min

ANC ‘not leaderless’ as party heads into NEC meeting, Ace Magashule still SG

The African National Congress (ANC) will hold a much anticipated special National Executive Committee meeting over the weekend.

7 May 2021 12PM 1 min

‘A fire is burning in Sedibeng’ - Makhura warns of looming third wave in Gauteng

Gauteng Premier David Makhura is concerned about the rapid rise of Covid-19 infections in the province.

7 May 2021 9AM 1 min

Govt mulls India travel ban amid relentless wave of infections

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is keeping a close watch on the developments in India as the country faces a relentless wave of Covid-19 infections.

6 May 2021 1PM 1 min

[WATCH] ANC factional battles none of your business - Ramaphosa hits back at 'meddling' opposition parties

President Cyril Ramaphosa has slammed opposition parties for meddling in party politics.

6 May 2021 12PM 1 min

Zikalala laments ‘unbelievable’ Lindani Myeni killing

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala has described the death of Lindani Myeni as a loss for the country and the world.

6 May 2021 8AM 1 min

More pushback expected from Magashule - political analysts

The pushback from Ace Magashule against the decision by the African National Congress (ANC) to suspend him as secretary-general comes as no surprise, according to political analysts.

6 May 2021 4AM 1 min

Avian influenza found on another Gauteng chicken farm

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has announced another outbreak of Avian Influenza (AI) on a commercial chicken farm in Randfontein, in the west of Gauteng.

6 May 2021 1AM 1 min

I had to act against my corrupt friends, says Thuli Madonsela about Nkandla, state capture investigations

Former public protector Thuli Madonsela says the ongoing trend of corruption undermines a functional and effective democracy.

5 May 2021 3PM 2 min

Basic Education calls for investigation into fatal downing of Eastern Cape pupil at leadership camp

The Department of Basic Education has called for a thorough investigation into the fatal drowning of 15-year-old Avethandwa Nokhangela while away at a leadership camp organised by advocacy group, Equal Education.

5 May 2021 12PM 1 min

Expect Ace Magashule to challenge suspension, says analyst

Political analyst Ralph Mathekga says he expects African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Ace Magashule to challenge the decision to suspend him by the party’s' national working committee (NWC).

5 May 2021 11AM 1 min

Carl Niehaus suing Mbalula for millions

Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association (MKMVA) spokesperson Carl Niehaus is suing Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula for R8 million for reputational damage.

5 May 2021 9AM 1 min

Bongo, co-accused to go on trial in January

National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Sipho Ngwema says the case has been set down for two months.

4 May 2021 11AM 1 min

Ramathuba disputes reports that smoking warder caused hospital fire

Limpopo Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba has disputed reports that the fire at FH Odendaal hospital in Modimolle was caused by a cigarette.

4 May 2021 7AM 2 min

Three nabbed for Wonderboom courier van robbery

Gauteng police have arrested three suspects in connection with a courier van robbery at Wonderboom, north of Pretoria, on Monday.

4 May 2021 4AM 1 min

NW teacher in critical condition after being stabbed by colleague

A 47-year-old teacher from Tshefoge Primary school at Vaalboschloot in North West is in a critical condition in hospital after she was stabbed by one of her colleagues.

4 May 2021 2AM 2 min

Man in court for murder of girl (7)

"The suspect apparently admitted to killing the girl and took the police to the area where the girl's burnt body was after a long search, found in bushes on Saturday,” says North West police’s Aafje Botma.

3 May 2021 10AM 2 min

Basic Education considering full-time return of all pupils

Meanwhile, the National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of SA (Naptosa) says it is still concerned about the safety of pupils and teachers.

2 May 2021 2PM 1 min

Basic Education considering full-time return of all pupils

The Department of Basic Education says it is discussing the possibility of all primary school pupils returning to school full-time.

2 May 2021 2PM 1 min