Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema will graduate from the University of South Africa on Wednesday with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Malema will attend the official graduation ceremony in Pretoria, at the Unisa main campus, on Wednesday evening, EFF national spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi said.
He said Malema was graduating with a BA degree and a major in political science.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2016
NEW: Woman helps accountant turned petrol attendant to fuel his dreams
A South African woman's Facebook post about a Zimbabwean accountant she met at a petrol station has sparked an outpouring of generosity that neither of them could ever have expected.
Megan Carrie penned a heartfelt post earlier this month about the man who filled up her tank and turned out to be qualified for so much more.
The single dad, identified only as Henry, told Carrie that he arrived in South Africa in 2008 at the height of Zimbabwe's economic crisis.
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Megan Carrie penned a heartfelt post earlier this month about the man who filled up her tank and turned out to be qualified for so much more.
The single dad, identified only as Henry, told Carrie that he arrived in South Africa in 2008 at the height of Zimbabwe's economic crisis.
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NEW: Faf has no intention of quitting captaincy
South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis says he has no intention of giving up the T20 captaincy after the Proteas early exit from the World Twenty20, and also aims to be leading the side at the next event in 2019.
The Proteas failed to reach the knock out stage after defeats to England and the West Indies, prompting a review from Cricket South Africa, but Du Plessis insists the team is in good standing, despite this.
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The Proteas failed to reach the knock out stage after defeats to England and the West Indies, prompting a review from Cricket South Africa, but Du Plessis insists the team is in good standing, despite this.
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Tuesday, March 22, 2016
NEW: SA's most crowded school: 200 pupils in one class
More than 200 pupils cram into a single classroom at what could be South Africa's most overcrowded school.
The 205 teenagers in Grade 11E at St Patrick's Senior Secondary School in Libode in the Eastern Cape sit shoulder to shoulder in the poorly-ventilated classroom, as many as five sharing a double desk.
One Grade 10 class is so full that pupils sit on chairs with their books on their laps because there is no space for desks.
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The 205 teenagers in Grade 11E at St Patrick's Senior Secondary School in Libode in the Eastern Cape sit shoulder to shoulder in the poorly-ventilated classroom, as many as five sharing a double desk.
One Grade 10 class is so full that pupils sit on chairs with their books on their laps because there is no space for desks.
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NEW: Buffalo City Blows Millions On ‘Ghost Events’
The Buffalo City Municipality in the Eastern Cape has been accused of paying more than R2 million for “ghost” events that have never taken place.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says one these events include an ‘egg and spoon’ race, which cost R250,000.
The DA’s Kevin Mileham says there are a number of sports tournaments, funded by the Buffalo City Municipality, which have allegedly never taken place.
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The Democratic Alliance (DA) says one these events include an ‘egg and spoon’ race, which cost R250,000.
The DA’s Kevin Mileham says there are a number of sports tournaments, funded by the Buffalo City Municipality, which have allegedly never taken place.
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NEW: Malaysia says possible MH370 debris found in SA
Malaysian Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai says debris that might be part of a plane engine has been found on the southern coast of South Africa and will be checked to see if it belongs to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which vanished two years ago.
Liow said the debris was discovered on Tuesday near Mossel Bay.
He said that based on early reports, there is a possibility it is part of an "inlet cowling of an aircraft engine".
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Liow said the debris was discovered on Tuesday near Mossel Bay.
He said that based on early reports, there is a possibility it is part of an "inlet cowling of an aircraft engine".
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Wednesday, March 16, 2016
NEW: Van Niekerk Makes Sprinting History In Bloemfontein
World 400m champion Wayde van Niekerk has become the first man in history to run faster than 10 seconds for 100m, 20 seconds for 200m and 44 seconds for 400m after smashing his PB in the shorter sprint at the Free State Championships in Bloemfontein on Saturday (12).
The 23-year-old hasn’t competed in a 100m race since his junior days, so his previous PB of 10.45 – also set in Bloemfontein back in 2011 – was due for serious revision. But he surprised almost everyone, himself included, with his performance on Saturday.
After clocking a PB of 10.12 into a -1.9m/s headwind in the heats, the breeze changed direction for the final. Aided by a 1.5m/s following wind – and with a little bit of assistance from Bloemfontein’s altitude – Van Niekerk won the final in 9.98.
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The 23-year-old hasn’t competed in a 100m race since his junior days, so his previous PB of 10.45 – also set in Bloemfontein back in 2011 – was due for serious revision. But he surprised almost everyone, himself included, with his performance on Saturday.
After clocking a PB of 10.12 into a -1.9m/s headwind in the heats, the breeze changed direction for the final. Aided by a 1.5m/s following wind – and with a little bit of assistance from Bloemfontein’s altitude – Van Niekerk won the final in 9.98.
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NEW: SA Ranked 116th in List of 'Happiest Countries'
South Africa has been ranked the 116th happiest country in the world in a study of 156 nations.
The World Happiness Report was released by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network for the United Nations today.
Data supplier Gallup Inc looks at trends in data recordings, on how highly people evaluate their lives on a scale of zero to 10.
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NEW: Thousands of women run through Tokai Forest in protest
On Tuesday evening, thousands of women turned out for the 'Women For Change' run/ walk through Tokai Forest, protesting violence against women and children.
According to the Facebook group, 2400 women attended the event, while some runners said well over 3000 took part.
Participants paid tribute to teenager Franziska Blöchliger - who was allegedly raped and brutally murdered in the area last Monday - along with the victims of similar recent atrocities.
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According to the Facebook group, 2400 women attended the event, while some runners said well over 3000 took part.
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Monday, March 14, 2016
NEW: Five Rhino Poachers Handed 15 Years Behind Bars
The Louis Trichardt Magistrates Court in Limpopo has sentenced five
rhino poachers to 15 years each behind bars, and a sixth man to ten
years.
They were found guilty of illegally hunting and dehorning a white rhino bull in the Mapungubwe National Park and world heritage site almost two years ago.
South African National Parks’ (SANParks) Reynold Thakuli says they welcome the outcome.
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They were found guilty of illegally hunting and dehorning a white rhino bull in the Mapungubwe National Park and world heritage site almost two years ago.
South African National Parks’ (SANParks) Reynold Thakuli says they welcome the outcome.
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NEW: Indonesia sinks 34 foreign boats to stop illegal fishing
Indonesia sank 34 impounded foreign boats, the government said, the
latest bid to deter vessels from illegally fishing in the world's
biggest archipelago nation.
The empty boats from Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and Malaysia were sunk as part of events to celebrate 70 years since the proclamation of Indonesian independence. Independence day fell on Monday and was marked by nationwide celebrations.
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The empty boats from Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and Malaysia were sunk as part of events to celebrate 70 years since the proclamation of Indonesian independence. Independence day fell on Monday and was marked by nationwide celebrations.
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NEW: Watch: Homemade Limpopo car ready to hit the road
Moses Ngobeni has finally finished his home-made roadster, which he
can start with his cellphone. The vehicle uses a two litre BMW engine,
and can reach a maximum speed of 250km/h.
Ngobeni's next dream is to build a helicopter.
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Ngobeni's next dream is to build a helicopter.
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Thursday, March 10, 2016
NEW: El Nino-driven hunger keeps Zimbabwe children out of school
Pupils in some parts of Zimbabwe are reportedly staying out of school in large numbers as El Nino induced hunger continues to rock the southern African country.
According to the state-owned Chronicle newspaper, pupils in the Matabeleland region were "dropping" out in droves, with some students said to be collapsing while at school.
Matebeleland North provincial director Boithathelo Mnguni said the El Nino induced drought, which has been experienced in most parts of the country, was taking its toll on the school children.
"They are not dropping out of school, because dropping out means someone is no longer interested in school. They are absent from school because of hunger. We are recording lot of absenteeism in schools," Mnguni was quoted as saying.
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According to the state-owned Chronicle newspaper, pupils in the Matabeleland region were "dropping" out in droves, with some students said to be collapsing while at school.
Matebeleland North provincial director Boithathelo Mnguni said the El Nino induced drought, which has been experienced in most parts of the country, was taking its toll on the school children.
"They are not dropping out of school, because dropping out means someone is no longer interested in school. They are absent from school because of hunger. We are recording lot of absenteeism in schools," Mnguni was quoted as saying.
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NEW: Ramaphosa spotted in economy class on SAA
Seeking to lead by example‚ Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa took an economy flight on South African Airways (SAA) from Cape Town to Johannesburg’s OR Tambo international airport.
Ramaphosa‚ returning from parliament where he answered questions from MPs on Wednesday‚ was photographed settling into a economy class seat while busy on the phone‚ a newspaper in his hand.
His spokesperson‚ Ronnie Mampoepa‚ said Ramaphosa took an ordinary commercial flight to Cape Town on Monday and returned the same way.
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Ramaphosa‚ returning from parliament where he answered questions from MPs on Wednesday‚ was photographed settling into a economy class seat while busy on the phone‚ a newspaper in his hand.
His spokesperson‚ Ronnie Mampoepa‚ said Ramaphosa took an ordinary commercial flight to Cape Town on Monday and returned the same way.
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NEW: Wife jumped into river to try and save husband after car swept away
The wife of a man whose car was washed away during floods in Honingnestkrans in Pretoria North tried to jump into a river to save him, the family said on Thursday.
"Melanie got here this morning and she saw the car in the water and ran in. A diver stopped her," said brother-in-law Percy Pitzer.
Leon Strydom, 40, a father of two, was on his way to work when his car got swept away.
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"Melanie got here this morning and she saw the car in the water and ran in. A diver stopped her," said brother-in-law Percy Pitzer.
Leon Strydom, 40, a father of two, was on his way to work when his car got swept away.
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Wednesday, March 9, 2016
NEW: Heavy Rain Causes Flooding In Parts Of Kruger National Park
Several low bridges and roads have been closed at the Kruger National Park due to heavy rains.
Although the park's dams and rivers have been filled, the rain has caused damage to some of the roads and gates.
The park has been experiencing a drought over the past few months which has threatened the lives of its animals.
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Although the park's dams and rivers have been filled, the rain has caused damage to some of the roads and gates.
The park has been experiencing a drought over the past few months which has threatened the lives of its animals.
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NEW: Zimbabwe plans to compensate farmers for seized land
Zimbabwe plans to start compensating mainly white farmers who lost their land and livelihoods during state- backed farm invasions that began in 2000 and triggered a near decade-long recession, the Finance Ministry said in a circular distributed to lawmakers.
Farmers may be compensated for “both land and improvements,” as well as for equipment acquired by the state during the often violent seizure of properties, according to the document that was submitted to parliament on Tuesday. If approved by the government, it would mark a major shift in policy. President Robert Mugabe previously said payments would be made only for investments in infrastructure such as dams, roads and buildings on seized farms.
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Farmers may be compensated for “both land and improvements,” as well as for equipment acquired by the state during the often violent seizure of properties, according to the document that was submitted to parliament on Tuesday. If approved by the government, it would mark a major shift in policy. President Robert Mugabe previously said payments would be made only for investments in infrastructure such as dams, roads and buildings on seized farms.
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NEW: What a downgrade will mean for you‚ me and South Africa
Ratings agency Moody's has placed South Africa on review for its sovereign credit rating‚ and Moody's analysts will be visiting the country a week from now to make a final decision on the country's creditworthiness.
If Moody's is not satisfied that South Africa will be able to strengthen its financial position in the medium term the agency will drop our credit rating to one notch above speculative or "junk" status.
Here's what this means for us:
In simple terms‚ if South Africa were a person with an income‚ debt obligations and a budget to manage repayments of that debt‚ our salary is going down while our costs of debt are rising. What South Africa makes from exports of commodities has been slashed by a weak global economy that just doesn't want to buy our raw materials.
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If Moody's is not satisfied that South Africa will be able to strengthen its financial position in the medium term the agency will drop our credit rating to one notch above speculative or "junk" status.
Here's what this means for us:
In simple terms‚ if South Africa were a person with an income‚ debt obligations and a budget to manage repayments of that debt‚ our salary is going down while our costs of debt are rising. What South Africa makes from exports of commodities has been slashed by a weak global economy that just doesn't want to buy our raw materials.
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Monday, March 7, 2016
NEW: Jacob Zuma To Send Over 1,000 Soldiers To DRC
President Jacob Zuma has extended the deployment of South African National Defence Force troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for another year.
Zuma’s written to Thandi Modise, the chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, informing her of his decision.
The 1,388 soldiers are part of the United Nations Stabilisation Unit in the DRC.
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Zuma’s written to Thandi Modise, the chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, informing her of his decision.
The 1,388 soldiers are part of the United Nations Stabilisation Unit in the DRC.
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NEW: Police Make Multimillion Rand Heroin Bust In Nelspruit
A man is expected in court today after he was arrested in a multimillion rand drug bust near Nelspruit in Mpumalanga.
Police were acting on a tip-off yesterday and pounced on the suspect.
Heroin worth millions of rands were found hidden in the fuel tank of the vehicle the man was driving.
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Police were acting on a tip-off yesterday and pounced on the suspect.
Heroin worth millions of rands were found hidden in the fuel tank of the vehicle the man was driving.
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NEW: I never said HIV does not cause AIDS, says Thabo Mbeki
Former president Thabo Mbeki has addressed the "HIV denialism" which overshadowed his term in office.
"I never said 'HIV does not cause Aids'. This false accusation was made by people who benefitted from trumpeting the slogan 'HIV causes Aids' as though this was a religious edict.
"What I said is that 'a virus cannot cause a syndrome'," Mbeki said in his letter on Monday.
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"I never said 'HIV does not cause Aids'. This false accusation was made by people who benefitted from trumpeting the slogan 'HIV causes Aids' as though this was a religious edict.
"What I said is that 'a virus cannot cause a syndrome'," Mbeki said in his letter on Monday.
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NEW: Petition launched to stop 'satanic' band from coming to SA
A petition titled "Stop Promoting Satanism in South Africa" is asking people to boycott local organisations and venues who bring supposed "satanic" bands to SA.
The petition was posted by Christians SA on GoPetition.com and is specifically targeting the venues Bassline in Johannesburg and The Assembly in Cape Town for bringing Polish death metal band Behemoth and Greek extreme metal band Rotting Christ to SA.
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The petition was posted by Christians SA on GoPetition.com and is specifically targeting the venues Bassline in Johannesburg and The Assembly in Cape Town for bringing Polish death metal band Behemoth and Greek extreme metal band Rotting Christ to SA.
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Tuesday, March 1, 2016
NEW: Nersa Approves Eskom Tariff Hike
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has this afternoon approved Eskom’s application for a tariff hike.
Tariffs will be increased by 9.4 percent for the 2016/17 year only.
Public hearings were held across the country earlier this year. Nersa says it took all submissions into account.
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Tariffs will be increased by 9.4 percent for the 2016/17 year only.
Public hearings were held across the country earlier this year. Nersa says it took all submissions into account.
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NEW: Nobel Peace Prize for Trump?
A record 376 nominations have been submitted for this year's Nobel Peace Prize, the Nobel Institute said on Tuesday, with the secret list believed to include such diverse figures as Donald Trump, Edward Snowden and the pope.
The previous record dated back to 2014 when 278 candidates were nominated.
"This reflects the fact that we live in a world where there are a lot of conflicts and where there are also a certain number of processes that are heading in a more positive direction," the head of the Nobel Institute, Olav Njolstad, told AFP.
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The previous record dated back to 2014 when 278 candidates were nominated.
"This reflects the fact that we live in a world where there are a lot of conflicts and where there are also a certain number of processes that are heading in a more positive direction," the head of the Nobel Institute, Olav Njolstad, told AFP.
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NEW: FNB Customers Angry After Money Is Illegally Withdrawn From Their Accounts
Several of FNB's clients are fuming after money was withdrawn from their bank accounts in what appears to be a phishing scam.
Some of them called into Cape Talk this afternoon, complaining about how amounts up to R300,000 were taken from their account without their consent.
The bank says there's a possibility clients are victims of a phishing scam but some deny having clicked on a phishing links.
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Some of them called into Cape Talk this afternoon, complaining about how amounts up to R300,000 were taken from their account without their consent.
The bank says there's a possibility clients are victims of a phishing scam but some deny having clicked on a phishing links.
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NEW: DStv announces 2016 price hikes
After Eskom told South African consumers they will have to fork out 9.4% more for electricity in 2016, MultiChoice announce its annual price increases for the year as well, coming into effect from April and for the first time ever DStv Premium breaks through the psychological level of R700 per month.
DStv Premium, DStv Extra and DStv Compact packages are increasing by a whopping 8% or more – higher than inflation.
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DStv Premium, DStv Extra and DStv Compact packages are increasing by a whopping 8% or more – higher than inflation.
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