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D-day to file opposing papers in IEC vs MK Party matter

Respondents opposing the IEC's bid to appeal MK Party leader Zuma's candidacy must file papers today

25 Apr 2024, 09:00 [SAST]
Elections 2024, Elections 2024 Blogs, Politics

Suspended Tembisa Hospital CEO Dr Ashley Mthunzi passes away

25 Apr 2024, 08:08 [SAST]
South Africa

Free State deputy police chief refutes corruption allegations

25 Apr 2024, 07:51 [SAST]
South Africa

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Limpopo police launch manhunt for filling station robbers

25 April 2024, 9:11 AM

Ashley Mthunzi

Suspended Tembisa Hospital CEO Dr Ashley Mthunzi passes away

25 April 2024, 8:08 AM

Free State Deputy Police Commissioner Major General Solly Lesia

Free State deputy police chief refutes corruption allegations

25 April 2024, 7:51 AM

SA businesses show signs of recovery: Stats SA

25 April 2024, 7:12 AM

Klopp apologises to supporters after huge blow to title hopes

25 April 2024, 6:57 AM

US House Speaker heckled, booed at Columbia, centre of Gaza protests

25 April 2024, 6:30 AM

Workplace equity

AfriForum calls for scrapping of ‘racially discriminatory’ draft laws

25 April 2024, 6:19 AM

‘KZN’s economy back on its feet but storms, floods pose threats’

25 April 2024, 5:48 AM

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

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Senzo Meyiwa murder trial | 24 April 2024

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The role that the United Nations played in South Africa's transition to democracy was described by the current Secretary General as a milestone the organisation should be proud of.

Antonio Guterres was speaking at the unveiling of a bronze statue of former President Nelson Mandela in 2018 - a likeness of South Africa's first democratically elected head of state - that today adorns the visitor's entrance to the organisation's headquarters in New York.

It's a moment that epitomizes South Africa's strong bond with the organisation that has seen Presidents from Mandela to Ramaphosa visit the U.N. annually to address the General Assembly.

Our U.N. Correspondent Sherwin Bryce-Pease looks back at key moments in that journey since 1994 in this walk down memory lane.

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As the country marks 30 years since democratic rule, South Africa's foreign policy has been clear in supporting the Palestinian cause. It also backs the peaceful settlement where Israel and Palestine can exist side by side through a two-state solution. A group of activists from Africa for Palestine and some political parties have launched the Week for Palestine campaign.

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* The MK party and former President Jacob Zuma have asked the Constitutional Court for an extension to file papers opposing the IEC's bid to appeal the Electoral Court order that paved the way for Zuma to remain on the party's candidate list.

* The National Prosecuting Authority says there's a need for a strong political push to accelerate the extradition of the Gupta brothers from the United Arab Emirates.

* Pro-Palestinian protesters have been arrested at University of Southern California, joining students across the U.S. that have taken part in protests against Israel's actions in Gaza.

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SOUTH AFRICA

Image of police tape at an SAPS crime scene.

Limpopo police launch manhunt for filling station robbers

25 April 2024, 9:11 AM

Provincial police spokesperson Hlulani Mashaba says the robbers fled in a bakkie.

Ashley Mthunzi

Suspended Tembisa Hospital CEO Dr Ashley Mthunzi passes away

25 April 2024, 8:08 AM

Mthunzi was placed on precautionary suspension in August 2022.

Free State Deputy Police Commissioner Major General Solly Lesia

Free State deputy police chief refutes corruption allegations

25 April 2024, 7:51 AM

Lesia also denied any involvement in the dismissal of former police member Patricia Morgan-Mashale.

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POLITICS

Zuma at a MK Party event

D-day to file opposing papers in IEC vs MK Party matter

25 April 2024, 9:00 AM

IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa

IFP not opposed to coalition with ANC as a last resort: Hlabisa

25 April 2024, 7:15 AM

Former ANC President Thabo Mbeki

Mbeki to campaign for ANC in Soweto today

25 April 2024, 6:11 AM

Defacing or removing election posters a criminal offence, IEC warns

24 April 2024, 3:40 PM

BUSINESS

SA businesses show signs of recovery: Stats SA

25 April 2024, 7:12 AM

Workplace equity

AfriForum calls for scrapping of ‘racially discriminatory’ draft laws

25 April 2024, 6:19 AM

‘KZN’s economy back on its feet but storms, floods pose threats’

25 April 2024, 5:48 AM

SPORT

Klopp apologises to supporters after huge blow to title hopes

25 April 2024, 6:57 AM

Uncertain future for Transnet School of Excellence

24 April 2024, 8:15 PM

Nadal uncertain over Roland Garros appearance

24 April 2024, 6:02 PM

AFRICA

A Tunisian national coast guard helps migrants to get off a rescue boat in Jbeniana, Safx, Tunisia April 23, 2022.

Migrants drown in English Channel hours after UK passes Rwanda policy

24 April 2024, 7:56 AM

21 dead, 23 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast: IOM

23 April 2024, 8:20 PM

African leaders call for rethink on tackling violent extremism

23 April 2024, 6:11 AM

SA, Egypt to launch business council for closer economic ties

22 April 2024, 9:05 PM

WORLD NEWS

US House Speaker heckled, booed at Columbia, centre of Gaza protests

25 April 2024, 6:30 AM

UN’s role in SA’s democratic transition hailed as milestone

24 April 2024, 9:40 PM

Hamas issues video showing Israeli-American hostage

24 April 2024, 8:03 PM

TikTok suspends new app’s reward programme

24 April 2024, 6:15 PM

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