Chinese President Gets Bungalow at Zuma Nkandla Residence

The residence of President Jacob Zuma in Nkandla, KwaZulu Natal, has been the subject of an unrelenting and heated debate in what is now known as the ‘Nkandlagate’ scandal. Despite the outrage from opposition parties and members of the public, an investigation by the Department of Public Works found no evidence of misconduct or mismanagement of funds. According to The Mail and Guardian, the renovations at the home of the president will cost more than R200 million. Preside... Read more »
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By Ntokozo Sindane On Sunday, March 31st, 2013

IAAF Allows Oscar To Race And Earn Income

Last week, Oscar Pistorius successfully appealed his bail conditions. His defence team put emphasis on the fact that while Oscar is innocent until the trial concludes in a guilty verdict, he should be allowed t... Read more »
By Bongeka On Saturday, March 30th, 2013

67-year Old Granny Stabbed to Death

A 67-year-old granny from Msiyane in Jozini was found dead in her house last week, with a large stab wound through the chest, into her heart. Due to the currently rampant rapes of the elderly, it is suspected t... Read more »
By Thandi On Saturday, March 30th, 2013

Patient Found Dead in Hospital Swimming Pool

A patient who went missing at St. Mary’s Hospital in Marianhill last Sunday was found dead in the hospital’s swimming pool on Tuesday, Isolezwe reported. Mr Alfred Mphehleni Ngcobo (60) went to hosp... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Friday, March 29th, 2013

No One Held Responsible For Tatane’s Death

It’s not often that one sees a person die on the evening news but on 13 April 2011, that is what millions of households across the globe were treated to. Andries Tatane was seen in various video clips protest... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Thursday, March 28th, 2013

Oscar Pistorius Can Travel, Drink and Compete

Oscar Pistorius was not present in a North Gauteng court today when Judge Bert Bam ruled in favour of the defence team’s appeal of the athlete’s bail conditions. This ruling effectively means that Pistorius... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Wednesday, March 27th, 2013

Carl Pistorius Case Sparks Public Interest

The Carl Pistorius case has also made headlines both locally and internationally. This is largely due to the media and activity on social networks. But more than anything, Carl’s relationship to Oscar cannot ... Read more »
By Sinethemba Mandyoli On Tuesday, March 26th, 2013

13 Soldiers Die in Central African Republic Defending a Dictatorship

During the Arab spring many governments put their logistical support to the rebels and now that the Central African Republic is having a revolt our very own South Africa chooses to side with the regime. Unfortu... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Saturday, March 23rd, 2013

Pistorius Brothers Due In Court This Week

Though no specific destination has been mentioned, it appears that Oscar Pistorius is really set on getting the court to reconsider his bail conditions particularly where travelling is concerned. Oscar Pistoriu... Read more »
By Smanga Kumalo On Thursday, March 21st, 2013

DA participates in the 53rd Sharpeville Massacre Commemoration

Smanga kumalo— Mrs Mampinga Ndamane, who is a survivor of the Sharpeville Massacre, commemorated Human Rights Day with the Democratic Alliance at Sharpeville in the Vaal on Thursday.  A-96-year-old Ndamane, ... Read more »