No Updates on Mandela’s Condition

On Saturday South Africa woke up to the news that their world-renowned national hero Nelson Mandela had been admitted to hospital at 1:30 am for a recurring lung infection. Presidential spokesman Mac Maharaj said Madiba’s condition was serious but stable. Maharaj’s statement was published on the South African presidency’s website on Saturday morning.  Since then, the presidency has not released any update on Madiba’s condition. Later in the day yester... Read more »
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By Smanga Kumalo On Sunday, June 9th, 2013

Political Parties Want Mayor Mahole Simon Mofokeng To Step Down

The opposition political parties are calling for Sedibeng district executive mayor Mahole Simon “Sy” Mofokeng to step down as mayor. The Democratic Alliance and COPE ganged up and called for his res... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Saturday, June 8th, 2013

Outa’s Appeal Could Succeed

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) is planning to implement e-tolls on Gauteng highways in the very near future. According to reports, everything is now  in place. The only thing standing... Read more »
By Smanga Kumalo On Saturday, June 8th, 2013

Ten Arrested For Kidnapping

(Johannesburg) – The police have tracked down ten people on Saturday morning in Orange-Farm, South of Johannesburg in connection with kidnapping. It is believed the suspects were arrested after 29 alleged... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Saturday, June 8th, 2013

Mandela’s Condition Remains Serious but Stable

In the early ours of Saturday former South African president Nelson Mandela was rushed to hospital due to a recurring lung infection. It was reported that his condition was “serious but stable.” Presidentia... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Saturday, June 8th, 2013

Nelson Mandela Back in Hospital as His Lung Infection Recurs

Early on Saturday morning former South African and ANC president Nelson Mandela was admitted to hospital after his lung infection recurred. Presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj said: “This morning at about 1... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Saturday, June 8th, 2013

Nelson Mandela Rushed to Hospital in Pretoria

During the early hours of Saturday morning, former President Nelson Mandela started experiencing worrisome symptoms of his lung condition. According to reports, he was rushed to a hospital in Pretoria where doc... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Friday, June 7th, 2013

Dj Malema Appears in Court for Slapping Two Guys

When Julius Malema was suspended as president of the ANC Youth League, his name was expected to gradually disappear from the news. However, he continues to make headlines almost every month. While he was still ... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Friday, June 7th, 2013

Possible Love Triangle Twist in Pistorius Case

According to Yahoo News, there may have been a love triangle influence on the tragic and allegedly accidental shooting of Reeva Steenkamp at the Silver Lakes apartment of world-famous athlete, Oscar Pistorius. ... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Wednesday, June 5th, 2013

Faecal Matter Flies between ANC and DA

The Democratic Alliance and the African National Congress are often at each other’s throats but lately, the relationship between the two parties has taken a turn into smelly territory;  ‘faecal warfare... Read more »