Oliver Ngwenya


Oliver Ngwenya

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Date archive forJune, 2014
By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, June 15th, 2014

FIFA World Cup: Colombia Beats Greece 3 – 0

The Colombians have not graced the FIFA World Cup tournament for more than a decade and their qualification process has been anything but glamorous. In fact, they have been secretly been touted the dark horses ... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Saturday, June 14th, 2014

MaMbeki Funeral Proceedings Cut Short Due To Adverse Weather Conditions

Epainette Mbeki was finally laid to rest on Saturday in her home in Idutywa, Eastern Cape. Speaking at the burial of the near centinarian, the deputy president of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, said that the de... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Saturday, June 14th, 2014

The Dutch Run Riot Over Spain in a 5-1 Drubbing

This is most likely going to be a World Cup to remember from the look of things. After a shaky pre-tournament and an underwhelming opening ceremony, this year’s FIFA World Cup seems to be rising beyond ex... Read more »
By Robert On Saturday, June 14th, 2014

FIFA World Cup Results and Upsets

The 2014 FIFA World Cup got off to a controversial start with many upsets and unexpected results all-round and a below-par opening ceremony. India’s Business Times even ventured as to say that the opening... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Saturday, June 14th, 2014

Platinum Strike: There is Light At The End of The Tunnel

After the news on Thursday about the willingness of the workers’ representatives to sign a deal with the mining bosses, it has emerged that the talks are at a more advanced stage to broker a deal to end S... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Thursday, June 12th, 2014

Platinum Strike: End in Sight

After a number of protracted negotiations, walk outs and many hungry tummies, the longest strike in the history of South Africa appears to be nearing its end. This was made abundantly clear on Thursday when the... Read more »
By Robert On Thursday, June 12th, 2014

Load Shedding to Make a Comeback – Eskom

State electricity provider, Eskom, has issued a statement declaring an electricity state of emergency countrywide. In a statement by Eskom on Facebook earlier today, the service provider claimed that the power ... Read more »
By Robert On Wednesday, June 11th, 2014

Jacob Zuma Will Report Back About Nkandla In July

South African president, Jacob Zuma, has stated that he will provide a report on the Nkandla controversy within the next 30 days. President Zuma has recieved a provisional copy of the Special Investigating Unit... Read more »
By Robert On Tuesday, June 10th, 2014

Zuma to Miss Youth Day Event and Lekgotla

President Jacob Zuma is going to remain at home to rest during both the Government’s Lekgotla and he will no longer deliver the main address at the annual Youth Day address, which is to be held in Kimberk... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Tuesday, June 10th, 2014

Platinum Strike Affects Economy but No Recession: Governor Marcus

The wage related strike by the platinum workers in the North West is set to continue amid revelations that government-led wage talks have collapsed, it was reported on Monday. The talks, in which the government... Read more »