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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 »
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 »
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 »
DA Wants New Immigration Regulations to be Reviewed
The Democratic Alliance has come out critical of the recently gazetted new regulations by the Department of Home Affairs. Speaking on Monday, the DA MP, Haniff Hoosen said in a statement the new regulations, wh... Read more »
Outpouring of Support as Nation Mourns the Death of MaMbeki
Former president Mbeki and his wife Zanele arrived in East London to attend the funeral of Thabo’s mother, Epainette Mbeki who passed on Saturday morning at the age of 98. The former first family were qui... Read more »
2014 FIFA World Cup Opening Match Preview: Brazil vs Croatia
The 2014 FIFA World Cup is upon us. The opening match will be on Thursday the 12th of June between Group A teams, Brazil and Croatia, at the Arena de São Paulo. Group A comprises the hosts Brazil, Croatia, Cam... Read more »
Thabo Mbeki’s Mother Dies as Zuma is Admitted to Hospital
It is a bad weekend in South Africa. As the nation mourns the death of the mother of former president, Thabo Mbeki, the serving president, Jacob Zuma, was admitted to hospital on Saturday. It started with the n... Read more »
More Evictions: Gauteng to Provide Temporary Accomodation for Evictees
The departments of Human Settlements, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, in conjunction with the City of Johannesburg, announced on Thursday that they will be providing shelter for the evictees of ... Read more »
Lwandle Evictions: Inquiry, What Inquiry!
On Thursday, Human Settlements Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu announced names of members of a ministerial inquiry into the evictions of informal dwellers from Sanral owned land. This follows a long standing wrangle o... Read more »
