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MKP Mpumalanga convener reinstated

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Mary Phadi, expelled leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party in the Mpumalanga Legislature, has won a court challenge to her expulsion from the legislature and

Put merit ahead of demographics – IRR

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If the goal of policy on fishing rights and managing the fishing industry “is to promote economic growth, ecological sustainability, and job creation, merit must

May Day! May Day! Air traffic services are in a spin!

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Thousands of flights have been serially delayed or cancelled in South Africa as a result of a crisis at Air Traffic & Navigation Services (ATNS),

SWAPO wins in Namibia in disputed poll

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The governing SWAPO, and its presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, have won a disputed poll in Namibia. Nandi-Ndaitwah will become the country’s first female President. According

All SA’s property rights threatened by move on rural landowners, IRR warns 

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Pressure must be brought to bear against the harmful aspects of the recently signed Communal Property Association (CPA) Amendment Act if the argument in favour

SACP to go it alone in 2026 elections…again

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The South African Communist Party (SACP) has decided to contest the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE) independently of the ANC.  General Secretary Solly Mapaila said

Thuli Madonsela chides Donald Trump

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Former public protector Thuli Madonsela has condemned recent threats by US president-elect Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS countries if they pursue the

Biden pardons Hunter

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President Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, cancelling his criminal convictions on tax and gun charges despite saying earlier this year he wouldn’t grant such

Dutch Jews emigrating to Israel in unprecedented numbers

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The Times of Israel reports that an unprecedented number of Dutch Jews are contemplating emigrating to Israel.  The Times of Israel reports that an unprecedented

Education official married IT boss soon after R330m payout to firm

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A senior education department official and her husband, a former ANC chaplain-general, are being investigated by the Hawks for their involvement in a disastrous R500m