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KZN news bites: Cosatu tells ANC people no longer trust politicians

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

Black voices back Piet Groenewald for president

Support for Freedom Front Plus leader Piet Groenewald as a future president is growing, with some black commentators, churches and analysts backing him for 2029.

National Freedom Party quits KwaZulu-Natal unity government

National Freedom Party quits KwaZulu Natal government and orders its MEC to step down after a dispute over failed no confidence vote against Premier Thami Ntuli.

Ramaphosa picks Andy Mothibi as top prosecutor without interview

President Cyril Ramaphosa appoints Andy Mothibi as head of the National Prosecuting Authority after panel interviews fail.

Max Makhanya angers MK party supporters with Zuma claims

Social media figure Max Makhanya has angered MK party supporters after accusing Jacob Zuma of betraying Ngizwe Mchunu in a video shared online this week.

‘ANC gives you a fishing rod’ but Mantashe says people must catch their own fish

Gwede Mantashe says the ANC gave people education and support, not jobs, after telling a young pharmacist the ANC gave her a fishing rod to work.

Presidency says Ramaphosa Mauritius holiday was no secret

The Presidency says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s short holiday to Mauritius was not hidden and that South Africa was never left without a leader.

Government bosses set for pay rise

Top politicians and senior government officials could soon earn more money after a commission suggested pay increases above inflation in South Africa.

Ramaphosa praises KZN for choosing peace after deadly political violence

President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised KwaZulu-Natal communities for rejecting revenge and choosing peace after decades of deadly political violence.

Government pushes Russia talks to save stranded men

The government says it is in talks with Russian authorities to bring home 17 South African men trapped in a dangerous war zone after travelling to Russia.

KZN unity government survives chaos as motion against premier fails

The KwaZulu-Natal unity government survived after the MK party failed to remove Premier Thami Ntuli following protests, police intervention and a heated legislature debate.

Zille slams city manager for flaunting millions in designer gear

Helen Zille has called for a tax investigation into former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi after a viral video showed her boasting about her multi-million rand outfit.

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