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Ramaphosa defends number of ministries in his Cabinet
President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended the changes he made to his Cabinet last week after the opposition criticised him for not sticking to his commitment to decrease the size of the executive. Read more…
Eskom suspends stage 5 load shedding
Eskom says it has suspended Stage 5 load Shedding “due to some recovery in the generation capacity over the past 24 hours”. Read more…
Petrol price to increase in April
South African fuel prices are moving in the upward direction once again, with the price of petrol expected to increase in April. Read more…
National conference to reflect on Constitution
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is expected to host a national conference on the Constitution next week. Read more…
Cops arrest learner for faking kidnapping and demanding R7 000 ransom
A 20-year-old learner and his friend, 24, were arrested on Saturday for allegedly faking a kidnapping and demanding R7 000 ransom from his family. Read more…
Armed suspects ‘kidnap’ 2-month-old baby during robbery
Police have launched a manhunt for armed suspects who allegedly kidnapped a two-month-old baby when they robbed his family at their home in Welbedacht West in Chatsworth, south of Durban, on Saturday. Read more…
Heavy rains hit Mozambique as Cyclone Freddy lands again
Heavy rains and winds lashed parts of Mozambique on Saturday as Tropical Cyclone Freddy hit the country for the second time in two weeks, authorities and aid agencies said. Read more…
Woman arrested for fraud at OR Tambo after being on the run since 2017
Police have arrested a woman, who has been on the run since 2017 and was wanted for several cases of fraud and theft by false pretenses. Read more…
Costa Titch: the rising white South African rap star who embraced black hip-hop culture
Rising 28-year-old South African dancer and rapper Costa Titch (born Costa Tsobanoglou) died after collapsing on stage on 11 March while performing in Johannesburg. Read more…
‘You’re the best part of my day’ – Pearl Modiadie pens cute note to her son
Pearl Modiadie is enjoying motherhood and has said that despite it not being a walk in the park, she is grateful for the moments she gets to spend with her son. Read more…
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