Author: Tshwarelo Mogakane

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Judge slams paltry R36k land payouts for dislodged families

A scathing court ruling has thrown out the government’s blanket R36 000 payouts to Eastern Cape families dispossessed of their land under apartheid.   Judge... Read more.
Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka
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Education MEC in the spotlight as protector’s visit raises questions

The presence of Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka at the heart of Mpumalanga’s government this week has set tongues wagging, as it coincided with a damning... Read more.
‘Axed’ Phadi holds key to MKP millions
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Top leader stands accused as sex scandal rocks MK Party

Mpumalanga convener Mary Phadi has written a letter to MK Party (MKP) president Jacob Zuma, informing him that one of the party’s top eight officials tried to... Read more.
Sona | Ramaphosa banks on infrastructure projects to create jobs
Politics

South Africa aims to showcase partnership success at G20 and B20 

South Africa is set to demonstrate the power of its Government-Business Partnership as a global model for collaboration during its hosting of the G20 and B20 summits... Read more.
Court rescinds R4.7-million ruling in social housing saga
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Court rescinds R4.7-million ruling in social housing saga

The Middelburg High Court in Mpumalanga has overturned a R4.7-million default judgment awarded against the embattled Emalahleni Housing Company (EHC), shedding light... Read more.
Mining company forfeits assets used in zama zama operations
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Mining company forfeits assets used in zama zama operations

The Middelburg High Court has delivered a scathing judgment against mining company Asantee Holdings (Pty) Ltd, dismissing its opposition to the seizure of mining... Read more.
Gardee blasts Cele over daughter’s bungled murder case 
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Gardee blasts Cele over daughter’s bungled murder case 

Newly elected EFF deputy president Godrich Gardee has lambasted former police minister General Bheki Cele for the wrongful arrests in his daughter Hillary Gardee’s... Read more.
ANC slams SABC manager’s mid-air meltdown, name-dropping
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ANC slams SABC manager’s mid-air meltdown, name-dropping

The ANC has strongly condemned the in-flight behaviour of an SABC manager.   Nobuntu “Nobs” Mkhize has been trending on social media after video footage of... Read more.
zama zama
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Revolution pit goes beyond zama zamas’ identity

From Stilfontein to Sabie, the word zama zama has become synonymous with desperation and defiance, embodying tales of forced labour and shattered dreams – caught,... Read more.
Politics

Minister Hlabisa hails ANC-run Mpumalanga municipality

Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Velenkosini Hlabisa has praised the ANC-led Nkangala District Municipality in Mpumalanga for its... Read more.