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Anti-Zuma protests to continue until he resigns
Opposition parties say protests against President Jacob Zuma will continue until he resigns. Nine opposition parties have planned a National Day of Action tomorrow in a bid to force the president to step down. It comes days after thousands of South Africans took to the streets to protest against Zuma's…
State Security dept to investigate "intelligence report"
The Department of State Security will investigate the intelligence report which President Jacob Zuma used to justify his decision to fire Pravin Gordhan as finance minister. This is according to Democratic Alliance Shadow Finance Minister, David Maynier, who wrote to the Inspector General of Intelligence, Sethlomamaru Dintwe. The DA asked…
Save SA march to go ahead after late night court application
The Save SA march to the Union Buildings will go ahead after the High Court in Pretoria gave the green during a late night court application. The march forms part of several be held across the country today after President Jacob Zuma's shock cabinet reshuffle last week. There was confusion…
Feature: Government produces strategy to curb incurable diseases
Tuberculosis remains the number one killer in South Africa. Deputy President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, said many South Africans die of these diseases because they are not cared for by the health care system. He was speaking at the launch of the National Strategic Health Plan in Bloemfontein. The…
ANC united despite fallout over Zuma Cabinet reshuffle
The ANC says what appear to be leaked notes from the National Working Committee meeting are not official and do not represent the views of the party. The documents were sent to the media last night via the party's communication officials. The minutes, which show that the majority of ANC…
VS-regering bestee nóg geld aan omstrede multi-miljoenrandse oord
Die Vrystaatse departement van ekonomiese ontwikkeling, toerisme en omgewingsake gaan meer geld in die multi-miljoenrandse Philip Saunders-oord net buite Bloemfontein moet inploeg om dit finansieël vatbaar te maak. LUR Benny Malakoane sê sy departement gaan ‘n verdere R10-miljoen aan die omstrede oord bestee, nadat opgraderings van sowat R140m reeds gedoen…
Murdered UFS student's parents mourn his death
The mother of the first-year University of the Free State student, who was shot and killed during an armed robbery in Universitas, Bloemfontein, on Saturday says she is appalled by how cheap life has become. Joanne Kroon says her son, Sean Kroon, lost his life over a laptop and cell…
Sassa to make last payments
The South Africa Social Security Agency (Sassa) says it is pleased with how the grant distribution process unfolded the weekend. Sassa regional executive manager in the Free State, Sibongile Setlaba says while most beneficiaries already accessed their grants through autobanks and merchant stores over the weekend, the last payments are…
DA planning mass march calling for Zuma's immediate removal
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is planning a mass march to the ANC's headquarters, Luthuli House, on Friday calling for President Jacob Zuma's immediate removal from office. There has been widespread outrage over the President's cabinet reshuffle on Friday. DA leader, Mmusi Maimane says the party will be taking to the…
DA to take disciplinary action against Zille over colonialism tweets
DA leader, Mmusi Maimane, has announced that the party's taking disciplinary action against Helen Zille for her controversial tweets on colonialism. Maimane addressed the media in Cape Town earlier this afternoon. Zille's responded to the move by tweeting that she will abide by the DA's process and the rule of…
ANC top six to meet after Cabinet reshuffle
Sparks are expected to fly today as the ANC's top six officials meet amid the furore over the axing of finance minister Pravin Gordhan and his deputy Mcebisi Jonas. At least three of the top six, deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa, ANC Secretary General, Gwede Mantashe, and Treasurer General, Zweli Mkhize,…
'Political drama in SA far from over'
Local economist Dawie Roodt believes the political drama in the country is far from over. South Africa woke up to news of a cabinet reshuffle, which saw the axing of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and his deputy Mcebisi Jonas. The new finance minister is former home affairs minister Malusi Gigaba…
Zuma says reshuffle will improve efficiency and effectiveness
President Jacob Zuma says last night's Cabinet reshuffle was aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness. Zuma fired Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and his deputy Mcebisi Jonas, among a series of changes to his Cabinet announced in the early hours of Friday morning. Zuma says the changes bring some younger Members…
Zuma says reshuffle will improve efficiency and effectiveness
President Jacob Zuma says last night's Cabinet reshuffle was aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness. Zuma fired Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and his deputy Mcebisi Jonas, among a series of changes to his Cabinet announced in the early hours of Friday morning. Zuma says the changes bring some younger Members…
Rain predicted for dry parts of NC later this year
Large parts of the Northern Cape that are still gripped by drought will not necessarily be the hardest hit when expected El Nino conditions return to the country. This comes after the South African Weather Service said early warning signs show that South Africa could be hit by the climate…
Judgment reserved in Gordhan/Gupta banks case
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, the big four commercial banks and Gupta-owned companies will have to wait a little while longer for a resolution to their dispute. The Minister approached the courts for a declaratory order saying he can't intervene between the companies and South African banks, who closed all Gupta…
Kathrada to be laid to rest today
Struggle veteran Ahmed Kathrada will be laid to rest at Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg today. A spokesperson for the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Neesham Balton, says proceedings start at 10:00 with a political tribute session organised by the Foundation. Former President and Foundation Board member, Kgalema Motlanthe, will speak at the…
Kathrada to be laid to rest today
Struggle veteran Ahmed Kathrada will be laid to rest at Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg today. A spokesperson for the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Neesham Balton, says proceedings start at 10:00 with a political tribute session organised by the Foundation. Former President and Foundation Board member, Kgalema Motlanthe, will speak at the…
Ek is nog die minister van finansies: Gordhan
Pravin Gordhan hou vol dat hy steeds die minister van finansies is, ongeag gerugte van sy dreigende afdanking. Hy is gister oor dié kwessie gevra buite die Pretoriase hooggeregshof waar sy hofaansoek oor die sluiting van die Gupta-familie se bankrekeninge aangehoor word. Gordhan wil hê die hof moet beveel dat…
Feature: Messages of condolences for Ahmed Kathrada
Messages of condolences are streaming in from across the world after struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada died this morning. The 87-year-old icon died at the Donald Gordon Hospital in Johannesburg, following brain surgery. OFM News compiled this report of some of the messages.