Another Ebola Scare for South Africa

Only less than a week after Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi spoke of the arrangements that have been put in place by his department, they have had to be tested. A South African man had to be rushed through the systems after there was suspicion that he may have the deadly virus. An unidentified thirty-seven year old man of a South African origin was in Liberia where he was working as a health and safety officer in a mining operation. The operation where he was working was the... Read more »
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By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, August 17th, 2014

Resounding Mathunjwa Welcome as Government Shuns Marikana Commemorations

On Saturday, AMCU president, Joseph Matunjwa, arrived to a resounding welcome to Wonderkop near Marikana to a gathering was to commemorate two years after the fateful day when when forty four people were killed... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, August 17th, 2014

Ambrosini, who Wanted Marijuana Legalised Dies at the Age of 53

A veteran lawyer turned law maker for Inkatha Freedom Party who, in February this year, called on President Zuma to legalize the use of Marijuana or cannabis for medicinal purposes, Mario Ambrosini died on Satu... Read more »
By Robert On Thursday, August 14th, 2014

President Zuma Submits His Response On Nkandla Upgrade

South African president, Jacob Zuma, has submitted his full response with regards to the Nkandla reports to parliament on Thursday, according to spokesperson for the presidency, Mac Maharaj. “The report h... Read more »
By Robert On Thursday, August 14th, 2014

Nkandla Architect Under Fire

The architect allegedly in charge of inflating the Nkandla upgrade cost to in excess of R246 million, Minenhle Makhanya, has been singled out by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) as the primary reason for wh... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Wednesday, August 13th, 2014

One Shot in iStore Robbery at Cresta Mall

One person was shot and several shoppers and shop owners were left in shock after a store was robbed at the Cresta Shopping Mall which is north west of Johannesburg on Wednesday morning. According to eye witnes... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Wednesday, August 13th, 2014

Zimbabwean Permits will be Renewed – Minister Malusi Gigaba

The minister of Home Affairs, Mr Malusi Gigaba, on Tuesday made remarks that settled the nerves of many Zimbabweans resident and working in South Africa to the effect that the Dispensation of Zimbabweans Projec... Read more »
By Robert On Tuesday, August 12th, 2014

SIU Report on Nkandla in Final Stages

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU)  has announced that it is with almost certainty that they will present their final report on the president’s upgrades at his private Nkandla homestead in KwaZulu-Nata... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, August 11th, 2014

The Oscar Pistorius Trial: Who is This Judge?

Judge Thokozile Masipa has heard all the evidence and witnesses that the prosecution and defence care to present before her as well as the two sides’ arguments on the case. However, who is this lady who h... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, August 10th, 2014

Fake Passports and Illegal Crossing Points as Home Affairs Tightens its Borders

As the economic meltdown continues in neighboring countries, some people are resorting to hook and crook to make ends meet. It was revealed that some business people in neighboring Zimbabwe have started operati... Read more »