Heated ‘Guptagate’ Debate in Parliament

President Jacob Zuma has been in the centre of many discussions in parliament but never one as heated as the ‘Guptagate’ debate that took place this Wednesday. Opposition parties did not take kindly to the fact that the president was absent from the debate. The Democratic Alliance had specifically requested Jacob Zuma to attend the debate. Tempers flared and fingers were pointed at the president for having created the perfect setting for the likes of the Gupta family to d... Read more »
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By Ntokozo Sindane On Tuesday, May 21st, 2013

Accused in Anene Booysen Rape and Murder Case Goes Free

Anene Booysen was raped by a gang of men after she had been partying with her friends at a bar in Bredarsdorp in the Western Cape earlier this year. Her ordeal did not end at gang-rape; she also was beaten and ... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Monday, May 20th, 2013

Daughters File Lawsuit against Mandela

As if former President Nelson Mandela’s health problems are not troublesome enough on their own, his daughters have decided to turn up the heat in the on-going legal battle to assume ownership of his assets. ... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Sunday, May 19th, 2013

Vuyo Mbuli Dies in Bloemfontein Hospital

This Sunday, South Africans woke up to sad news about the passing of popular television presenter Vuyo Mbuli. Mbuli’s career flourished while he worked for the South African Broadcasting Corporation. At the t... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Saturday, May 18th, 2013

Lecturer Gets 3 Months for Calling Mugabe “A Rotten Old Donkey”

The story of the outspoken lecturer who called Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe “a rotten old donkey” was widely reported on in the media this Saturday. Chenjerai Pamhiri is employed by the Great Zimbabwe... Read more »
By Mvusi Ngubane On Saturday, May 18th, 2013

SA Government to Blame for Platinum Crisis

The South African government’s lack of leadership skills, accompanied by its failure to understand the social and political activities currently underway in the mining sector are to blame for the brewin... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Saturday, May 18th, 2013

Madiba Told Daughters to Stay Out Of His Business

When most people are not feeling well, they usually turn to family for support. Former President Nelson Mandela may have been expecting support from his daughters but that’s not all he’s getting. Madiba and... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Thursday, May 16th, 2013

IsiZulu Compulsory at UKZN From 2014

Anyone who intends to enrol at the University of KwaZulu-Natal next year must brace themselves for a course in isiZulu. The last time South African students were forced to study in a language that was not their... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Thursday, May 16th, 2013

Police May Have Undisclosed Marikana Evidence

The police may be in possession of undisclosed video footage of the Marikana massacre. Major General Charl Annandale was in charge of directing tactical operations during the Marikana protests in August last ye... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

Former Fidentia Boss Fined R 150k for Fraud

Once again, the South African justice system has left many shocked at a sentence that seems inappropriate for the severity of the crime. Former Fidentia boss J. Arthur Brown played a huge role in the mismanagem... Read more »