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Two members of South Africas silver-winning 4x400m relay team at the U-20 world championships in Lima at the weekend followed similar injury-enforced journeys to the one-lap event as Wayde van Niekerk. Bryan Katoo, who ran the first leg in Peru, and the man he passed the baton to, Sihle

South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi believes the pervasive scourge of extortion will rapidly destroy the economic landscape, particularly in rural areas and small towns. In Mthatha and other regions of the Eastern Cape, a troubling trend of ex

Deputy defence minister Bantu Holomisa does not believe intervention by soldiers is the answer to solving a protection fee syndicate which has led to some businesses closing in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. In Mthatha and other regions in the province, a troubling trend of extortion through pr

The boxing fraternity in East London is expected to show its love and admiration for late boxing icon Mzimasi Mnguni by coming out in numbers to support the inaugural Women Only amateur tournament in his honour at NU 10 Hall in Mdantsane on Friday. Mnguni, who died in February 2021 aged

Police minister Senzo Mchunu is concerned recent crimes are leading police to undocumented foreigners. He referenced the recent raid by police in Johannesburg which led to the rescue of 90 undocumented Ethiopians. Mchunu also referenced the 95 Libyans arrested at a military cam

Defence deputy minister Bantu Holomisa has advised Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane to learn from Limpopo and invest in the provincial department of public works, roads and essential infrastructure equipment to enable the government to deliver services without issuing tenders. Earlie

Co-operative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) minister Velenkosini Hlabisa wants KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape to work together to fight natural disasters. Hlabisa visited KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday after raging veld fires recently claimed 14 lives. All

Chippa United on Thursday confirmed the signing of former Bafana Bafana midfielder Andile Jali. The Chilli Boys posted images of Jali, 34, signing his contract. Chippa United FC is delighted to announce the signing of the prominent Andile Jali for the upcoming season, the post

Panyaza Lesufi is set for a return as Gauteng premier should the ANC manage to retain power after the coalition talks now under way. The ANC on Thursday announced its premier candidates after interviews conducted early this week. As expected, Phophi Ramathuba has also been anno

Boxing South Africas (BSA) newly-appointed board on Monday announced it had made some big moves, like booting out one controversial provincial manager and ordering promoters to start paying debts. Five provincial managers were named for the nine provinces, with the big change being Siya

The ANC is likely to appoint female premiers in the three provinces where the party received a sizable chunk of votes in the 2024 provincial elections. In Limpopo, health MEC Phophi Ramathuba has topped the list of premier candidates, while Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane is likely to make a re

ANC takes early lead as national, Eastern Cape results trickle in 30 May 2024 - 11:26 By MANDILAKHE KWABABANA Next Article Would you like to comment on this article? Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now. Main menu News Politics Elections 2024 Opinion Sport TshisaLIVE Lifestyle Pre

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Protesters keep five Eastern Cape voting stations closed 29 May 2024 - 13:40 By ZIYANDA ZWENI ' Next Article Would you like to comment on this article? Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now. Main menu News Politics Elections 2024 Opinion Sport TshisaLIVE Lifestyle Premium Our Netwo