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Bheki Cele plotted to kill EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu, claims Malema

EFF leader Julius Malema has made scathing claims, saying police leadership is working with iinkabi (hit men) and claimed this has been confirmed. He lambasted police leadership and President Cyril Ramaphosa. Malema said what happened to rapper AKA, who was fatally shot in Durban on Friday night, will never be…

14 Feb 2023 6AM 4 min

Rapper AKA shot at close range: Police investigate

Rapper AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes, has died. TshisaLIVE confirmed that the 35-year-old rapper was shot dead outside a popular restaurant on Florida Rd in Durban. Police confirmed that a 35-year-old male and his bodyguard had been shot dead on Friday. KwaZulu-Natal police say two armed suspects shot rapper "AKA"…

10 Feb 2023 4PM 2 min

Sona suspended briefly after EFF refuses to go without a fight

Sona was suspended briefly on Thursday evening after the EFF and ATM refused to allow President Cyril Ramaphosa to address them. The drama started just as Ramaphosa was about to deliver the house’s most important address, the EFF and ATM continuously raising points of order before being kicked out. EFF…

9 Feb 2023 1PM 3 min

TUT SRC slams campus security after the murder of Ntokozo Xaba

Tshwane University of Technology hosted a special memorial service for third-year student Ntokozo Manyenzi Xaba at the Soshanguve South campus on Thursday. Xaba, a final year integrated communication student, was found dead with multiple stab wounds at the university’s Ekhaya Junction residence in Pretoria on February 2.

9 Feb 2023 9AM 6 min

Parliament 'ready' for Sona disruptions

Parliament says it will take all necessary steps to ensure the state of the nation address (Sona) is successful. The house has budgeted more than R8m for its most important annual occasion. It is set to take place in Cape Town on Thursday from 7pm, with parliamentary speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula…

7 Feb 2023 6AM 3 min

Malema, Snyman lose bid for magistrate's recusal

EFF leader Julius Malema and attorneys for his bodyguard Adriaan Snyman argue that the magistrate in the case against them, in which Malema is accused of illegally discharging a firearm, should be disqualified. They made a recusal application against Twanette Olivier in the East London regional court on Thursday. AfriForum…

2 Feb 2023 10AM 4 min

‘It’s about economic recovery’: SA Tourism on R1bn Spurs partnership  

The South African tourism department briefed the media on Thursday after reports emerged of a proposed three-year sponsorship deal with English Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur worth nearly R1bn. Acting CEO of SA Tourism Themba Khumalo said the proposed deal is aimed at attracting tourists to SA to aid…

2 Feb 2023 8AM 5 min

The EFF is promoting anarchy: Fikile Mbalula

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the EFF is seeking relevance with its planned shutdown and President Cyril Ramaphosa is not going anywhere. At the weekend, the EFF announced plans for the “mother of all shutdowns”, calling for Ramaphosa to resign and saying it is dissatisfied with the state of the…

31 Jan 2023 7AM 4 min

‘We’re not afraid of state power’: Malema determined to take it to the streets

“No one is going to intimidate us. South Africa will come to a standstill.” EFF leader Julius Malema is resolute that President Cyril Ramaphosa must resign as the red berets gear up for the “mother of all shutdowns”. Malema said South Africa will come to a standstill on March 20…

30 Jan 2023 7AM 4 min

‘Stabilisation of city’s finances to be prioritised’ – New Joburg mayor  

 Newly elected executive mayor of the City of Johannesburg Thapelo Amad from the Al-Jamah party was sworn in at the Johannesburg Council on Monday.Amad said his administration would seek to address the city’s finances, water security issues, the electricity crisis and service delivery

30 Jan 2023 5AM 4 min

EFF is ready to govern, says Julius Malema

EFF leader Julius Malema said it is time for his party to politically educate society about the principles of a socialist government. Malema said the EFF is gearing up to govern from next year. South Africa will hold general elections in 2024, and analysts and polls suggest the governing party’s…

30 Jan 2023 5AM 3 min

Thapelo Amad elected Johannesburg mayor to replace Mpho Phalatse

The Johannesburg city council elected Thapelo Amad as mayor on Friday after the ousting of Mpho Phalatse. Phalatse was removed from office on Thursday in a motion of no confidence.

27 Jan 2023 9AM 2 min

Court hears voicenotes in 'body in fridge' trial

The murder trial of Flavio Hlabangwane, who put body parts of his girlfriend in a fridge, might be shortened as he intends to make further admissions after a confession. The trial resumed on Thursday in the high court sitting in the Palm Ridge magistrate's court. He pleaded guilty to murder,…

27 Jan 2023 5AM 2 min

Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse ousted

Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse was on Thursday ousted from her position.

26 Jan 2023 9AM 1 min

Careers that will get you employed, according to the president

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the economy is hungry for people skilled in certain disciplines, and “if we are able to address unemployment, these skills should be promoted”. The youth unemployment rate stands at 59.6%, but the president encouraged citizens to attain skills that maximise chances of employment and endorse creativity…

26 Jan 2023 7AM 4 min

Interest rates hike expected on Thursday, fuel prices likely to rise next week

South Africans will have to endure a little longer. Economists predict an increase in interest rates while the Central Energy Fund expects fuel prices, except diesel, to rise. Senior economist at Investec Annabel Bishop predicts a 50 basis points interest rate increase on Thursday because of high inflation. Inflation was…

25 Jan 2023 9AM 2 min

Eskom matters should be directed to the power utility: ANCYL on DA march  

DA chief whip Siviwe Gwarube said the party would not be deterred from its march to ANC headquarters Luthuli House due to the ongoing energy crisis, among other issues. This despite ANC Youth League (ANCYL) members saying they would defend their headquarters at all costs. National organiser of the ANCYL…

25 Jan 2023 5AM 3 min

Mkhwebane impeachment inquiry to subpoena Thuli Madonsela

The inquiry into suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s fitness to hold office will summon former public protector Thuli Madonsela before parliament. The section 194 committee met on Tuesday for “housekeeping” before it resumes critical witness testimonies on Monday. Mkhwebane is expected to bring her own witnesses. She had asked for…

24 Jan 2023 10AM 2 min

Limpopo health MEC defends scolding health official in viral video

Limpopo health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba has defended her actions after being recorded scolding a manager at a clinic in Polokwane. The MEC said she could not pretend to be satisfied if she arrived to witness a chaotic situation at a clinic. Ramathuba said she won't be put off from making…

23 Jan 2023 8AM 3 min

We’re working on it: Ramaphosa on load-shedding

Load-shedding should never have reached the level it has, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. Eskom has been implementing rolling power cuts for more than 10 years, but these have reached a peak since late last year, with the power utility reportedly considering permanent stage 2 and 3 load-shedding. As he closed…

23 Jan 2023 8AM 5 min