Day: May 28, 2024
News24 | ‘We’d be mad’: IFP’s Hlabisa denounces potential ANC coalition after elections
The IFP has directed Umvoti Local Municipality Mayor Gabriel Malembe to resign from the post after a "coalition" with the ANC propelled him to the position. IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa says this is proof enough there will be no coalition talks with the governing party.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Tantamount to ‘a coup’: Mabuyane vows to crack down on ‘anarchist’ taxi operators in Mthatha
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane warned that operating licences could be revoked if taxi bosses were not prepared to broker peace in the violence which claimed the lives of three taxi operators.
Continue ReadingNews24 | DA takes Ramaphosa to Electoral Court over ‘national address’, wants ANC docked 1% of votes
The DA wants 1% of ANC votes in Wednesday's general election to be docked and a R200 000 fine imposed on President Cyril Ramaphosa as punishment for his "thinly veiled political campaign" during a national address.
Continue ReadingNews24 | More ‘boots on the ground’ as police ramp up deployment for national elections
Defence and Military Veterans Minister Thandi Modise says a " fit-for-purpose deployment plan" has been put together, based on threat and crime pattern analysis.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Shoprite CEO is trying to take Pick n Pay’s ‘oxygen’, says Summers
Pick n Pay's Sean Summers is ready to take on Shoprite, saying the group is prepared to fight its corner as rival CEO Pieter Engelbrecht and his team try everything to take the retailer’s "oxygen" from its lungs.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ANALYSIS | MK Party supporters amplify attacks on IEC, undermining electoral trust
Supporters of Jacob Zuma's MK Party are driving a consistent narrative targeting the IEC - and, by extension, the electoral process itself, writes Jean le Roux and Storm Simpson.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Eskom can’t create ‘absolute barrier’ to shortlisting white men for jobs, court rules
Eskom's practice of not shortlisting non-designated groups, such as white males, for some advertised posts amounts to an "absolute barrier" that violates South Africa's affirmative action law, a court has found.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘That’s legend status’: Khune gets warm praise from Johnson as goalkeeper’s Chiefs story ends
Itumeleng Khune brought his time at Kaizer Chiefs to an end being on the periphery as an unused substitute during their defeat to Cape Town Spurs. Departing interim coach Cavin Johnson says that Khune has unlocked "legend status" at the Soweto giants.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Adriaan Basson | Your vote stands between democracy and anarchy
Several parties on Wednesday's ballot want to abolish the Constitution. Your vote could be the difference between a future of democracy or anarchy, writes Adriaan Basson.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Why the R1m Toyota Land Cruiser 79 bakkie is so cheap
Since when does outdated technology command a premium price? We take a look at the paradox of the Land Cruiser 79.
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