Radio stations silenced by regulator’s inflexibility – R2K

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Civil society organisation Right2Know Campaign noted ‘with great sadness’ reports of ‘the switching off of over 29 community radio stations’. R2K said lack of funding

Against the odds, a good day for DA in by-elections

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The party did well in by-elections this week, despite leader Mmusi Maimane’s resignation. No wards changed hands in the six by-elections held this week, with

SA slipping in corruption ratings

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The latest figures underline the need for tougher action against corruption in government. South Africa’s score on the Corruption Perception Index has declined dramatically since

Matric artist slams ‘satanic panic’

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The unnamed pupil pointed out that his work was intended to explore the commercialisation of organised religion and the monetary exploitation of the faithful by

School art project raises religious hackles

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A Richards Bay pastor has caused a stir on social media by posting a video online drawing attention to a ‘demonic’ art display. In the

Step aside or be removed, Ramaphosa warns public service laggards

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President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the warning at the launch of a new government model which aims to ‘accelerate, align and integrate’ service delivery under a

Trudeau likely to continue as Canadian prime minister

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Justin Trudeau, the embattled Canadian prime minister, looks likely to head a minority government, following elections on Monday. Trudeau’s party, the Liberals, won 157 seats

Mmusi Maimane resigns

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Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane announced his resignation as party leader today. Maimane said he would remain parliamentary leader of the party until the

Expropriation without Compensation remains a ‘priority’

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Deputy president David Mabuza confirmed to Parliament that introducing Expropriation without Compensation (EWC) remains a priority for government. He was responding to a question from

Case against Kohler-Barnard dismissed

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Charges of unfair discrimination levelled against Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Diane Kohler-Barnard were dismissed by the Equality Court on Monday. Kohler-Barnard had faced a complaint