Protesters extort cash and goods from immigrant shopkeepers, or burn them down
‘I always give them two litres of paraffin for burning tyres during protests,’ one Somali owner says.
During protests in Kwathema, Ekurhuleni, last week, immigrants were terrorised and their shops looted. Some immigrant shops have remained closed.
It turned out to be an elections publicity stunt to get people to vote ANC.
New Zealand imposed an immediate ban on assault weapons on Thursday, taking swift action in response to the Christchurch massacre and triggering renewed calls from leading American politicians for curbs in the United States.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s final report on his campaign’s possible collusion with Russia in the 2016 election should be made public.
Footage of EFF members illegally removing ANC posters could see the party sanctioned by the IEC.
The MEC claims the automotive giant will be issuing a statement to ‘rectify its mistakes’ soon.
The president was stuck for hours in an overcrowded Metrorail carriage on Monday.
A radical new housing deal has been proposed to break apartheid barriers.
We will face another recession by year’s end if the Eskom load shedding debacle isn’t remedied, according to forecasts by Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
The ballot this year will be the longest in democratic history despite the IEC requiring hefty deposit fees that aren’t refunded if parties don’t win a seat.
Government National Assembly passes several bills at 11th hour, but leaves land/property laws unchanged
Parliament has passed the Public Audit Excess Fee Bill, Public Service Commission Amendment Bill, as well as the Films and Publications Amendment Bill ahead of the elections.
Given the Bulls captain and Bok pivot’s red-hot form to date this season, that’s a weird thought.
It has been hailed as an effort to intensify government’s fight against graft.
The public protector accuses the minister of ‘interference with the functioning of her office and contempt for her.’
Prime Minister Theresa May asked EU leaders Wednesday for a three-month delay to Brexit amid continued political deadlock in London, but Brussels warned the postponement carried ‘serious legal and political risks’.
General Police seek missing teen in Dannhauser, KZN
Police in Dannhauser in KwaZulu-Natal have appealed for help in tracing a missing teenager in Dannhauser near Ladysmith.
Crime Explosives seized, as SAPS net five and foil ATM bomb plot
The National Intervention Unit of the KwaZulu-Natal SAPS seized explosives and arrested five suspects in an intelligence-driven operation in the early hours of Wednesday.
World May pleads with EU for time to save her Brexit plan
British Prime Minister Theresa May is due back in Brussels on Thursday on a last-gasp mission to beg EU leaders for more time to deliver a Brexit deal twice rejected by her own parliament.
World Pope Francis calls for help for Cyclone Idai victims
Pope Francis expressed his pain Wednesday at the devastation wrought by Cyclone Idai in southern Africa and called for ‘comfort and support’ for victims of the disaster.
Load Shedding Eskom gives SA more Stage 4 for Human Rights Day
Eskom announced on Wednesday night that there would be another day of Stage 4 load shedding for most of Thursday, despite it being a public holiday.
Lotto Lotto and Lotto Plus results, Wednesday, 20 March 2019
Here are the winning numbers from Wednesday night’s live draw.
Politics De Lille urges SA to reflect on women’s rights on Human Rights Day
Good leader Patricia De Lille said on Wednesday that on Human Rights Day South Africans had to reflect on the failure of their rights-based democracy to protect women from violence and poverty.
World EU chief says Brexit delay possible if MPs approve deal
The EU could approve Britain’s request for a short delay to Brexit but only if British MPs next week vote through the withdrawal deal they have twice rejected, European Council president Donald Tusk said Wednesday.
today in print
Lifestyle
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These are the happiest countries in the world
This year, Finns reported the highest rates of life satisfaction and happiness.
Phakaaathi
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Tributes pour in for ex-Chiefs and Maritzburg goalkeeper
SA clubs and football lovers at large have shared messages of love and support after news of the death of Arthur Bartman.
Sport
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This is the man Handre Pollard is relieved not to face directly
Given the Bulls captain and Bok pivot’s red-hot form to date this season, that’s a weird thought.
Business
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EU fines Google for anti-trust breach
The EU’s powerful anti-trust regulator slapped tech giant Google with a new fine on Wednesday over unfair competition in Europe’s latest salvo against Silicon Valley.
World
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New Zealand bans assault weapons, triggering similar calls in US
New Zealand imposed an immediate ban on assault weapons on Thursday, taking swift action in response to the Christchurch massacre and triggering renewed calls from leading American politicians for curbs in the United States.
Opinion
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Stop ignoring truths and facts in run-up to election
If you vote for Ramaphosa, believing he is a change agent, you are in denial. Much like ANC supporters.
