- Giza explosion: South Africans among 17 injured in Egypt bus blast May 19, 2019South African holidaymakers are among a group of tourists who have been rocked by an explosion, near the site of Egypt's famous pyramids in Giza.
- Eskom shocked by new R36 billion bill from infamous Kusile unit May 19, 2019Well, isn't this the last thing that Eskom and the South African taxpayer needed? This latest construction bill from Kusile is eye-watering for the utility.
- South Africans could soon be jailed for these CV lies May 19, 2019South Africa's National Qualifications Amendment Bill is on the brink of being signed into law. Once that happens, it could lead to jail time for those who fabricate CV qualifications.
- N1 crash: “At least four dead” after horror collision in Gauteng [photos] May 19, 2019A nightmare multi-vehicle crash on the N1 has killed four, and injured 23 others. The incident is also set to have a severe affect on Gauteng traffic.
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- Revealed: These are South Africa’s most-watched TV shows May 19, 2019The soapies are on top, but some of South Africa's most-watched TV shows are actually quite factual. Here are the most popular productions on the box.
- Free daily horoscope, celeb gossip and lucky numbers for 19 May, 2019 May 18, 2019Wondering what the day has in store for your star sign? Here's a quick glance at horoscopes and more for today - completely free!
- Sunday movie: The Hurricane Heist – what you need to know May 18, 2019M-Net brings us an action adventure film in the Sunday movie slot this week – The Hurricane Heist starring Toby Kebbell and Maggie Grace.
- Meghan Markle’s official job title is “Princess” – check out Archie’s birth certificate May 18, 2019Listed on Arhcie's birth certificate, Meghan Markle's official job title is princess.
Large petrol price hike in May
Consumers will have to dig even deeper into their pockets as both grades of petrol are set to increase by 54 cents a litre this week.
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Worries about brutal killings in Northern Cape
The recent brutal killings in communities in the Northern Cape have been condemned by MEC of Transport, Safety and Liaison, Lebogang Motlhaping.
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How to earn money from free bets
Sports betting dates back to the early 20th century when bookmakers used to have pools as a system of betting.
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What is a document lifecycle?
Find out how you can optimise your business by creating a document lifecycle strategy
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Expensive lesson to police for failing to stop landgrab
In what could be an expensive lesson to incompetent police, a farmer is taking the Minister of Police to court for paying the legal cost and related expenses to get rid of illegal squatters on his land.
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What are the wealth trends in South Africa?
Come along this month to discover how best to invest your wealth.
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Does your driver have the right licence?
Important information for all transport entrepreneurs.
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‘Looting vehicle’ Eskom is officially kaput
The revelation that the Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni, tabled a report which details a R17 billion bailout for Eskom due to an emergency cash problem points to a power utility that is no longer viable and sustainable.
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AfriForum takes on Human Rights Commission over Malema ‘hate speech’
Julius Malema might think he is off the hook after the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) found him not guilty of racial hate speech, but his legal confrontation with minority rights movement AfriForum is far from over.
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Mining could contribute more to SA ‘with less government interference’
The less the SA government meddles into the business of mining, the better it will be for the country.
Read moreReservist to boost police protection in rural areas after more farm murders
This is good news if the SAPS can actually pull this one off. They plan to utilise reservists to combat crime in rural and remote areas. The news comes days after yet another farm murder, this time in the beautiful hamlet of Bonnievale in the Western Cape – the second farm attack here in 5 months.
Read moreGrab your chance to comment on affirmative action
The public can have their say on the draft Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Chartered Accountancy Sector Code (read ‘affirmative action’).
Read moreBurning R50 billion to keep your lights on
Eskom paid 48 suppliers R47,4 billion for diesel to burnt just to avoid more load shedding.
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Will M.T. Steyn statue stand or fall?
The Steyn statue on a Bloemfontein campus will not be removed without a fight, various organisations have vowed.
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Blacks ‘cannot be racists’ – BLF
Once a racist, always a racist. Trade union Solidarity has now received confirmed that the folks at Black First Land First (BLF) are sticking to their racist remarks celebrating the death of white school children.
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With 10,000 thieves at Eskom we are stuffed
Over 10,000 corrupted criminals are working at South Africa’s state-owned energy ‘supplier’ Eskom, which means the changes of addressing the problem of load shedding are dropping by the second.
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AfriForum takes on MTN after Hofmeyr tweet fallout
The civil rights organisation AfriForum declared a dispute with MTN and launched a public campaign over the alleged racist action that is supported by the telecommunications company.
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Sport quota court battle to continue despite setback
Solidarity today confirmed that the court battle to challenge the implementation of sports quotas would continue.
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How people are making money from gambling on international websites
Gambling came about as a result of human beings’ need for entertainment.
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Universal voter dissatisfaction with ANC
The ANC national government has a negative net satisfaction score among all voters on all of six core issues – Economic Growth, Crime; Education; Healthcare; Corruption; and Land Reform – but is rated as the party best placed to deliver on five of them, the exception being fighting corruption, which a majority of voters believe the EFF would be best at.
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Empangeni land handed ‘back to rightful owners’
As the government handed land to people of the Ubizo community in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, the country’s deputy president said it was now in the hands of “righful owners” and will result in their socio-economic development.
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737 Max crash – a jackscrew screwed up!
A screw-like device found in the wreckage of the Boeing Co. 737 Max that crashed last Sunday in Ethiopia indicates the plane was configured to dive, a piece of evidence that helped convince US regulators to ground the model, a person familiar with the investigation disclosed.
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Explain ‘logic’ behind Eskom price hikes!
Effectively paying more than 10% more for electricity in South Africa is plain bonkers and the people responsible for approving this kind of madness should explain their thinking – or lack of it.
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Apartheid turd cannot be polished
Minority rights group AfriForum’s attempt to polish the turd the was Apartheid into something shiny is just plain common stupid, says the Institute for Race Relations (IRR).
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Solidarity kicks racist job site for touch
A little but if pressure can go along way… the government’s Yes4Youth job creation programme has admitted it is racist and had promised to make changes.
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Avoid sounding posh – it can render you as stupid as Reece-Mogg
Most people know that a posh English accent cannot buy you class or intelligence. A great example is that most stupid of Pommies, Jacob Reece-Mogg, who’s family’s wealth, status, exclusive education and hot potato-in-the-mount accent has bought him nothing but being a Tory nitwit Brexiteer – and idiot par excellence.
Read moreRocks and toilet breaks “caused load shedding”
Rocks, instead of coals are being supplied to Eskom while control room staff is taking the piss. That’s why you suffer load shedding.
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#protectpensions campaign launched in SA
The South African government is running out of money and the ruling ANC wants to get hold of the money saved by ordinary hard-working South Africans in private pension funds.
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