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Minister promises to help dig into dodgy fund deals

An investigation is looking into dodgy contracts and wasted money at the National Skills Fund.

‘Double blow’ forces Eskom to bring back stage 2 load shedding

Eskom is cutting power again as breakdowns and delays leave the grid under too much pressure.

Doctor shortage shuts down Gqeberha clinics

Livingstone Hospital staff say doctor shortages are so bad that clinics have shut down, but officials say the letter about it was not official.

Ntuli tells municipalities to put their money in Ithala bank

Premier Thami Ntuli says Ithala Bank is safe and told government departments to support it. 

HIV aid cuts hit South Africa hard

HIV testing has dropped across South Africa after the US cut aid support, and it’s putting lives at risk.

Couple jailed for life after killing their one-year-old daughter

Joseph Molwana and Zanele Njobe were sentenced to life after abusing and murdering their baby girl, who had four broken ribs and bite marks.

Zille gets ready to be roasted – even if she doesn’t know the jokes

Helen Zille says her late mother would’ve hated the idea of her being roasted on Showmax, but she’s ready to face the jokes.

Taxi drivers stop men who push groceries for money

Men who carry groceries in trolleys for money say taxi drivers forced them to stop working in Mfuleni.

Thembisa residents wait for RDPs while housing project stands in rot

Thembisa residents were promised homes — but instead they’ve watched buildings rot while waiting for the government to act.

Bapedi Queen Regent takes royal throne fight to top court

Manyaku Thulare refuses to give up her seat as the Bapedi throne battle reaches the Supreme Court of Appeal.

AmaMpondo royal family divided over new king’s appointment

The AmaMpondo royal family has picked a new king, but the decision has caused more family drama, court threats and anger from rival royals.

KZN news bites: Fired officer who planned hit on general to be sentenced

Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal’s latest news. 

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