Remembering President Mandela

Citizens urged to help the less fortunate in honour of Madiba

By Fazila Olla 11-07-23 11:05

As South Africa joins the world in commemorating Nelson Mandela Month this July, the government has called on citizens to continue to spread the magic of Madiba by turning the tide against food insecurity and climate change in honour of Nelson Mandela’s legacy. The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), in a statement, described former […]

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Who are the Top 10 most followed people in the world on Twitter?

By Garrin Lambley 07-07-23 17:40

The following table lists the top 10 most-followed accounts on Twitter at the time of publishing on Friday, 7 July 2023. The top 10 list features six men and four women and is headed – by some distance – by the South Africa-born billionaire Elon Musk, who owns the social media platform. ALSO READ | Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg: Who has more Twitter […]

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Hundreds of COGTA workers protest in Pretoria over unpaid wages

By Mimi Mfundisi 28-04-23 20:12

Community Work Programme (CWP) workers employed by the Department of COGTA, held a two-day protest outside the head office in Pretoria. Hundreds of Community Work Programme (CWP) workers picket outside the COGTA head office in Pretoria since Tuesday, demanding their unpaid wages. Photos: Chris Gilili via Groundup Article originally published on GroundUp  By Chris Gilili Hundreds of Community […]

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Siya Kolisi opts for surgery just 19 WEEKS ahead of Rugby World Cup

By Mimi Mfundisi 28-04-23 18:59

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi had surgery on his injured knee on Friday just four months before the 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off. Springboks captain Siya Kolisi had surgery on his injured knee on Friday just four months before the 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off. Photo: Shaun Roy/BackpagePix Springboks captain Siya Kolisi had surgery on his injured […]

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Vodacom invites applications for 2024 Merit Bursary Programme

By Mimi Mfundisi 28-04-23 18:16

Vodacom, a leading South African telecommunications company, has announced the opening of its 2024 Merit Bursary Programme. Vodacom leads the telecoms industry in LGBTIQ+ diversity and inclusion. Photo: Vodacom VODACOM IS INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR ITS 2024 MERIT BURSARY PROGRAMME AND THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICANTS IS THE 31 AUGUST 2023. The bursary is open to […]

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SOCIAL GRANTS: Postbank introduces new cardless payments

By Mimi Mfundisi 26-04-23 17:13

Postbank has introduced a new cardless payment system for SASSA Gold Card social grant beneficiaries whose cards are expiring. A social grant queue in Gugulethu, Cape Town. Postbank has introduced a new cardless payment. Image: GroundUp. Postbank has introduced a new cardless payment for social grant beneficiaries whose South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Gold […]

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Kaizer Chiefs: Newest addition confirmed!

By Mimi Mfundisi 26-04-23 15:43

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed their latest addition – an exciting, skillful midfielder will be playing in Naturena next season. Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane drills his men at training. Image: @kaizerchiefs / Twitter Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed their latest addition – an exciting, skillful midfielder will be playing in Naturena next season. MUST SEE: INSIDE PITSO […]

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Former SA Rugby boss MUST pay back R37m… with interest!

By Mimi Mfundisi 13-02-24 20:03

Former SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux has lost his latest High Court case and will have to repay more than R37m to Stellenbosch University. Former SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux. Photo: Getty Images. Towards the end of last year, it was finally confirmed that Roux was set to finally vacate his position as SA Rugby […]

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Ramaphosa backtracks on ICC withdrawal statement

By Mimi Mfundisi 26-04-23 11:23

Ramaphosa’s spokesperson clarified that South Africa remains a signatory to the Rome Statute and will continue to campaign for equal application of international law. President Cyril Ramaphosa and His Excellency President Hage Geingob lead their respective delegations in official talks on the occasion of the Republic of Namibia State Visit at the Union Buildings in […]

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Mashaba offers R50 000.00 reward for Soweto boys’ killers

By Mimi Mfundisi 25-04-23 18:43

Action SA leader Herman Mashaba will give out R50 000.00 as a reward for information on the murderers of the two boys in Soweto R50 000.00 reward offered for information about the Soweto boys’ killer Image: Rainer and Brandon Anderson / Flickr The dead bodies of Tshiamo Rabanye, 6, and Nqobizitha Zulu, 5, from Soweto, […]

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eNyobeni tavern owners back in court, trail postponed to May

By Mimi Mfundisi 25-04-23 18:21

Owners of eNyobeni tavern where 21 school pupils died in June 2022, briefly appeared at the East London Magistrate’s Court today. Owners of eNyobeni tavern briefly appeared at the East London Magistrate’s Court. Image: ZIYANDA ZWENI The trial of the owners of eNyobeni tavern in East London has been postponed to 23 May at the […]

180,000 Zimbabweans face deportation as permit deadline looms

South Africa is scrapping special work permits for Zimbabweans

By Mimi Mfundisi 25-04-23 17:40

The South African government’s decision to discontinue the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) has sparked fears in those who depend on the work permits. Immigrants, mostly Zimbabweans, crowd the entrance of a government refugee centre in Johannesburg, in 2008. Image: The Conversation. Hundreds of thousands of Zimbabweans have flocked to South Africa to escape economic hardship […]

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Willie le Roux bids farewell to Japan club, could he return to SA?

By Mimi Mfundisi 25-04-23 16:59

Springbok veteran Willie le Roux seems to have posted a farewell message to his Japan club, and his next move will be watched with interest. Willie le Roux. Image: SA Rugby Willie le Roux has enjoyed an extensive and illustrious career in Japan, having plied his trade for Toyota Verblitz since 2019. However, it now […]

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