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Vorster tells Commission Bosasa set up ANC election call centre
Former Bosasa employee, Frans Vorster told the Commission yesterday that the company set up a call center at its offices in 2014, for 20 ANC volunteers to prepare for national elections.
Bonginkosi Khanyile stands by fight for free education
Fees Must Fall, Bonginkosi Khanyile says he still believes in the cause of free education.
'The R300 000 payment was for the Jacob Zuma Foundation'
Angelo Agrizzi has told the State Capture Inquiry his former boss - Gavin Watson - paid R300 000 in cash every month to the Jacob Zuma Foundation through former SAA board chairperson, Dudu Myeni.
No arrests yet in M19 fatal crash - KZN police
Sydenham police are yet to make arrests in a culpable homicide case involving a car crash on the M19. A man and a woman were killed and two others were injured.
Auditors appointed to probe SANEF donations
An independent audit firm has been roped in to investigate a string of donations meant for the group of journalists known as the SABC 8. The journalists were suspended by the public broadcaster in 2016 for challenging some editorial policies under the leadership of then SABC boss, Hlaudi Motsoeneng.
The EFF's Marshall Dlamini says the party wants to double its numbers at this year's polls
With the 2019 elections just around the corner, the EFF says it is confident it will double its numbers at the polls. In the first general election the party participated in in 2014, the EFF secured just over 1-million votes.
Parliament's Committee on Home Affairs says immigration closely monitored
Parliament's Committee on Home Affairs chair, Hlomani Chauke says the issue of illegal immigrants has always been a challenge to Home Affairs.
Correctional Services confirms Nxele suspension
Spokesperson for the Department of Correctional Services, Logan Maistry says Mnikelwa Nxele's suspension has been in the pipeline for several weeks.
South African university registrations must increase: World Bank
The World Bank says the number of students that enrol at university in South Africa needs to go up to curb inequality.
Debra Roberts explains challenge of African cities turning climate change around
Debra Roberts, who co-chairs a working group which deals with the impacts of climate change, says changes in the urban, energy, land and industry systems are needed to mitigate climate change.
'We thought we'd never see this day'
Jaci MunGavin says Durban North teen, Kiara is due for her second operation early next month. A fragment of Kiara's skull which was sewn into her abdomen to preserve it, will be returned to her head.
Rescue Care advises motorists to avoid Edwin Swales Drive
A number of people are being treated at the scene on the northbound side of the roadway, near South Coast Road. Rescue Care's Garrith Jamieson…
#StateCaptureInquiry: 'The Bosasa logo appears on the cake, I designed it'
Testifying before the State Capture Inquiry, Angelo Agrizzi has told the Commission - Bosasa organised a cake for one of Zuma's birthdays.
#StateCaptureInquiry: Bosasa financed ANC parties, conferences - Agrizzi
Former Bosasa chief operations officer, Angelo Agrizzi says Bosasa would cater for ANC rallies - catering to thousands of people.
Bosasa annually funded food parcels for Mokonyane
Agrizzi has told the Commission of inquiry into State Capture details of how Environmental Affairs Minister, Nomvula Mokonyane allegedly benefited from Bosasa.
Scientist explains research areas of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report
Hans-Otto Pörtner, co-chair of the working group which deals with the impact of climate change, explains what Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change will be looking at.
UK student who died in Umhlanga drowning laid to be rest back home
The father of Sinead Moodliar, a UK student who drowned in Umhlanga, says the funeral will take place in the UK on the 1st of next month. The 19-year-old was found floating in the sea at an Umhlanga beach on Boxing Day.
Well-known cleric accosted by armed men outside Durban hospital - police
Police spokesperson, Thembeka Mbele says there have been no arrests yet in a murder, and hijacking case that claimed the life of Durban cleric, Maulana Bilal Amla.
My vision is to work for gender equity: Maphumulo-Mashinini
The former Deputy President of the National Freedom Party, who announced her resignation via Facebook, says she's looking for a movement that wants to advance women's representation in politics.
Eskom struggling to meet its power supply goals - Mashigo
The Eskom's Dan Mashigo's been speaking at the Durban ICC on day one of public hearings into the request. NGOs, community-based groups and other organisations will have their say. Mashigo says major financial challenges are making it difficult for Eskom to achieve its power supply goals.