Author: Nompilo Goba

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Lawbreakers should not be lawmakers, argue IEC lawyers
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Ex-president Jacob Zuma barred from contesting elections

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has upheld an objection against former president Jacob Zuma’s candidacy in the upcoming elections. This effecti... Read more.
Cabinet steps back from SAA and Takatso deal investigation
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Cabinet steps back from SAA and Takatso deal investigation

The cabinet has opted to refrain from intervening in parliamentary investigations concerning the cancelled South African Airways (SAA) and Takatso deal. This de... Read more.
Eastern Cape election results
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Arise SA accuses IEC of illegally removing it from voter ballot paper

Burgeoning political party led by tech doyen Mpho Dagada, Arise South Africa, has found itself embroiled in a contentious battle with the Independent Electoral ... Read more.
Why few MK members went to rally behind Zuma at Luthuli House
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 ANC accused of court abuse in uMkhonto weSizwe name dispute

Advocate Dali Mpofu has levelled strong accusations against the ANC, alleging the party’s misuse of court processes in its clash with the newly formed uMkhont... Read more.
Lesetja Kganyago
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SARB holds repo rate steady amid persistent inflation pressures

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has opted to maintain its key repo rate at 8.25%, marking the fifth consecutive decision to hold steady. This following th... Read more.
More black people are getting educated, shows Stats SA study
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More black people are getting educated, shows Stats SA study

As South Africa commemorates 30 years of democracy, a transformative shift in the education landscape emerges, heralding newfound opportunities and achievements... Read more.
News analysis: Jackie Phamotse's sentence is no slap on the wrist
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News analysis: Jackie Phamotse’s sentence is no slap on the wrist

The recent sentencing of author Jackie Phamotse to two years of correctional supervision, commonly known as house arrest, has ignited discussions about the lega... Read more.
Phamotse gets house arrest for defaming Basetsana and Romeo
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Phamotse gets house arrest for defaming Basetsana and Romeo

Controversial author Jackie Phamotse has been sentenced to two years of house arrest for defaming former Miss South Africa, Basetsana Kumalo, and her husband, R... Read more.
Parliament Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula resigns amid graft scandal
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Acting speaker accedes to DA’s motion against Mapisa-Nqakula

Acting Speaker of the National Assembly, Lechesa Tsenoli, has accepted the DA’s motion to have Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula removed from office. DA MP Sivi... Read more.