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“DO YOUR DAMNDEST” – ZUMA

Former President Jacob Zuma snubbed the Constitutional Court on Wednesday, ignoring a deadline to advise how he should be punished for being in contempt of court.

When it comes to race, there’s always a South African angle

America’s racially charged trial of the Minneapolis police officer charged with murdering a black man, George Floyd, by kneeling on his neck for nine and a half minutes, got its South African moment on Wednesday.

Justice for murdered Pan-African icon Thomas Sankara after 34 years?

The EFF has welcomed the Burkina Faso government’s decision to prosecute former strongman Blaise Compaoré for murdering Thomas Sankara.

Leaked recording reveals Duarte’s deep support for Zuma

In another leaked recording of the ANC top six virtual meeting in March, Jessie Duarte can be heard defending former president Jacob Zuma’s refusal to attend the Zondo Commission.

Zondo surprised by Norma Mngoma’s snub

Norma Mngoma dumped the State Capture Commission of Inquiry at the eleventh hour on Tuesday, leaving its chairperson Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo “surprised” by her decision.

Will Zuma ignore Chief Justice Mogoeng too?

The nation is waiting to see if Jacob Zuma will respond to Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng’s letter, asking him what he deemed a fitting sentence for defying a ConCourt order before the Wednesday deadline.

Serial killer stalks sex workers

A fourth body has been found in a decomposed and mutilated state in the vicinity of Manor Gardens, Pietermaritzburg, an area known for drugs and sex workers.

Gumede puts on a happy face as her troubles mount

Zandile Gumede is acting strong to convince the throngs of her supporters in the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal that she can still survive the latest attempt to remove her from public office.

New DA leader in KZN wants to teach the ANC a lesson

The newly-elected leader of the DA in KZN Francois Rodgers has hit the ground running, vowing to drop the ruling ANC below 50% in KZN in the local government elections this year.

RAMAPHOSA ADDRESSES THE NATION… Booze is out for Easter weekend

Amid rising fears that the upcoming Easter celebrations will lead to a third wave of Covid-19 infections, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Tuesday night.

“It’s war!” declares Gumede before heading to court

Former eThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede describes her legal woes as warfare, as she heads back to the Durban Specialised Commercial Crimes Court today.

King Zwelithini laid to rest in men-only service

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the eulogy at the memorial service of King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu on Thursday.

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