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UN’s role in SA’s democratic transition hailed as milestone

The role UN played in South Africa's transition to democracy has been decribed as a milestone.

24 Apr 2024, 21:40 [SAST]
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Defence counsel claims innocence of accused 3 in Meyiwa murder

24 Apr 2024, 21:32 [SAST]
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Right to life still under threat in post-apartheid SA: Amnesty

24 Apr 2024, 20:54 [SAST]
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UN’s role in SA’s democratic transition hailed as milestone

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Accused in Meyiwa trial

Defence counsel claims innocence of accused 3 in Meyiwa murder

24 April 2024, 9:32 PM

Significant increase in cocaine use in SA over years, SANCA reports

24 April 2024, 9:22 PM

Eastern Cape Health department weighs in on Sizwe Kupelo’s arrest

24 April 2024, 9:11 PM

Right to life still under threat in post-apartheid SA: Amnesty

24 April 2024, 8:54 PM

SA lodges second complaint against EU citrus rules

24 April 2024, 8:30 PM

Uncertain future for Transnet School of Excellence

24 April 2024, 8:15 PM

Hamas issues video showing Israeli-American hostage

24 April 2024, 8:03 PM

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

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The decision by the Northern Cape Liquor Board to lift the restriction on the sale of alcohol on Sundays and extension of night club hours has been met with mixed reactions. Some have warned of the province is reversing the gains made in dealing with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Northern Cape Moral Regeneration Movement Chairperson, Dr Fatima Malo says authorities should have organised public hearings before the implementation of what they call an ill-considered decision.

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We are now joined by Prof Nirmala Gopal, Discipline of Criminology and Forensic Studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

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The National Prosecuting Authority says it needs a strong political push to accelerate the extradition of the Gupta brothers from the United Arab Emirates. National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi, says efforts to set up a meeting with her UAE counterpart to establish why the extradition request has been unsuccessful, have failed. Batohi has addressed a media roundtable in Pretoria about the institution's priorities and strategic initiatives.

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A firearm simulator that looks like a video game, is being used to expose City of Cape Town law enforcement officers to various high-intensity environments. This is to hone decision-making skills. The life-size screens create a virtual reality environment that heightens the senses and puts officers under severe pressure.

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SOUTH AFRICA

Accused in Meyiwa trial

Defence counsel claims innocence of accused 3 in Meyiwa murder

24 April 2024, 9:32 PM

Defence counsel, Charles Mnisi, insists that Carlos Mncube, was not involved in the murder.

Significant increase in cocaine use in SA over years, SANCA reports

24 April 2024, 9:22 PM

SANCA says cocaine use has increased significantly over the years

Eastern Cape Health department weighs in on Sizwe Kupelo’s arrest

24 April 2024, 9:11 PM

Eastern Cape Health Department says it welcomes any move that promotes good and clean governance.

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POLITICS

Defacing or removing election posters a criminal offence, IEC warns

24 April 2024, 3:40 PM

Tambo urges ANC to win crucial elections in tribute to his father

24 April 2024, 2:22 PM

LIVE: Ramaphosa leads the 20th Expanded Public Works Programme

24 April 2024, 11:29 AM

The Referendum Party leader Phil Craig

South Africa is a failed state: Referendum Party

24 April 2024, 10:17 AM

BUSINESS

SA lodges second complaint against EU citrus rules

24 April 2024, 8:30 PM

Japan’s yen slumps, hits 155 per dollar

24 April 2024, 5:45 PM

Workers question agreement signed by unions and Post Office

24 April 2024, 5:09 PM

SPORT

Uncertain future for Transnet School of Excellence

24 April 2024, 8:15 PM

Nadal uncertain over Roland Garros appearance

24 April 2024, 6:02 PM

Chile replace Argentina as 2025 Track World Championships hosts

24 April 2024, 4:41 PM

AFRICA

A Tunisian national coast guard helps migrants to get off a rescue boat in Jbeniana, Safx, Tunisia April 23, 2022.

Migrants drown in English Channel hours after UK passes Rwanda policy

24 April 2024, 7:56 AM

21 dead, 23 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast: IOM

23 April 2024, 8:20 PM

African leaders call for rethink on tackling violent extremism

23 April 2024, 6:11 AM

SA, Egypt to launch business council for closer economic ties

22 April 2024, 9:05 PM

WORLD NEWS

UN’s role in SA’s democratic transition hailed as milestone

24 April 2024, 9:40 PM

Hamas issues video showing Israeli-American hostage

24 April 2024, 8:03 PM

TikTok suspends new app’s reward programme

24 April 2024, 6:15 PM

People work to move into a cemetery bodies of Palestinians killed during Israel's military offensive and buried at Nasser hospital.

DIRCO shocked by discovery of mass grave containing Palestinians

24 April 2024, 6:24 AM

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