Foreigners Return To Orange Farm

Most foreign shop owners in Orange-Farm, South of Johannesburg went back to the township to trade since violent unrests broke out last month. Scores of foreigners were forced to flee when they were attacked and their stores looted. The attacks came shortly after the foreigners allegedly shot and killed people in the Vaal. It was rumored that they (foreigners) shot and killed a seven-year-old child in Zone 3 Sebokeng. According to the community members, foreigners earlier shot... Read more »
by Smanga Kumalo | Published 13 years ago

By Ntokozo Sindane On Tuesday, June 11th, 2013

Julius Malema Discloses Plans for New Political Party in Exclusive Interview

When Julius Malema was expelled from the African National Congress, his political aspirations did not expire. Though he has dabbled in a career in entertainment, Julius Malema is now ready to do his bit to ‘r... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Tuesday, June 11th, 2013

Public Donations Exceed Outa’s Expectations

A few days ago the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (Outa) was on the brink of dropping its court case against the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) due to lack of funds to pay for attorn... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Monday, June 10th, 2013

ANC Denies Being Barred From Visiting Mandela

Former President Nelson Mandela is still in the intensive care unit of the Pretoria hospital where he was admitted on Saturday morning. Since his admission, journalists have turned the area outside the hospital... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, June 10th, 2013

Malema’s Farm Sold for R2.5 Million

It seems like Julius Malema’s dream of becoming a farmer has been shattered after his 140 hectare Limpopo farm was auctioned for R2.5 million today. According to the SABC, the new owner of the farm is Cal... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, June 10th, 2013

UCT Would Not Have Concealed Joseph Khohlokoane’s Results From Employers

Last week I read about a former UCT student, Joseph Khohlokoane, who finished his degree in 1996 but only graduated on Friday, 7 June 2013 (17 years later) because he could not settle his outstanding fees and ... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, June 10th, 2013

Malema’s Troubles Continue to Mount as His Farm Goes on Auction

Julius Malema’s legal and financial troubles keep on mounting. This morning his Limpopo farm, which is said to be worth R4 million, will go on auction at 10:30. When Malema was expelled from the ANC last ... Read more »
By Thandi On Sunday, June 9th, 2013

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 sa... Read more »
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 »