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ANC KZN officials facing charges to step aside
The ANC in KZN says more than ten members are expected to step aside from their roles - pending their court cases.
Protesting funeral practitioners hit the streets in Durban
Members of several funeral associations have been protesting outside the mortuary on Gale Street in the Durban CBD.
Safety expert: Kids up to nine-years-old should still use car seats
A child car seat expert says children up to the age of nine should still be strapped in a car seat when inside a moving vehicle.
Ngubane denies receiving Eskom emails from Gupta associate
Former Eskom board chairman Ben Ngubane has denied knowingly receiving emails from Gupta associate Salim Essa.
Zikalala dodges question on COVID-19 tenders
Sihle Zikalala shied away from explaining why companies implicated in wrongdoing have continued to benefit from COVID-19 related tenders.
Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda on corruption in eThekwini
Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda says corruption must be squashed internally.
Zondo commission hears how Zuma meddled in Eskom's affairs
The inquiry into state capture has heard former President Jacob Zuma interfered with the business of the power utility's board.
High Court grants Clicks interim interdict against EFF
Health and beauty retailer Clicks has been granted an interim interdict to prevent the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) from intimidating and threatening any of its workers and customers.
LISTEN: GDP set to contract by 45% - economist
South Africa's economy is expected to contract by 45% in the second quarter of the year, according to economist Francois Stofberg.
Ugu residents frustrated over persisting water supply issues
Residents of Port Edward say the community's water crisis is dire.
Clicks at Edendale Mall shut due to threats
Clicks has been forced to close its store at Pietermaritzburg's Edendale Mall on Monday morning, after threats from a group of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) supporters on site.
Auditor-General: ‘Stricter controls’ needed to manage COVID-19 funds
Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu has reiterated the need for stricter controls to be put into place to manage government’s emergency funds.
Rape survivors welcome GBV desk support at police stations
The Jes Foord Foundation says the introduction of dedicated desks at police stations to assist victims of gender-based violence - is a step in the right direction.
KZN Down Syndrome Association on Nathaniel Julies murder: 'Educate and sensitise' police
The KZN Down Syndrome Association says all sectors of society have an important role to play in protecting the rights of children with disabilities and special needs.
Ramaphosa: Corruption-accused ANC officials to step aside
All African National Congress (ANC) members in leadership positions in government or in the party who are implicated in corruption will have to step aside immediately - pending the finalisation of their cases.
eThekwini says N2 protests an 'act of treason', calls for action
eThekwini Municipality says the bus blockades - that caused traffic jams around Durban on Monday morning - amounts to treason.
Universities permitted to have 66% of students on campus
Higher Education Minister, Blade Nzimande says universities can now have 66% of their student populations on campus.
Mthwalume murders: IPID report confirms no foul play in suspect's death - Cele
Police Minister Bheki Cele says officials found no evidence of foul play in the death of one of the suspects in the Mthwalume murders.
Msunduzi says can't afford financial relief for ratepayers
While other municipalities have come up with various relief programmes to help residents meet their financial obligations - uMsunduzi says it can't afford such a measure.
Bosasa paid for Mokonyane's 40th, guesthouse owner tells Zondo commission
The owner of the Victorian Guesthouse in Krugersdorp has corroborated testimony by former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi that the company paid for former minister Nomvula Mokonyane's 40th birthday party.