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ANC will support DA’s bid to have Mkhwebane axed – source

The DA’s call for the public protector’s head has been backed by the SA Communist Party – a sure sign that the ruling ANC will follow suit, a source says.

The likely impeachment of Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane as a result of an initiative from the Democratic Alliance (DA) highlights one important thing: the opposition leads and the governing party follows.

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covid-19 Eight people aboard vessels at Cape Town harbour test negative

The results of tests conducted on eight people aboard two vessels at Cape Town harbour, who were suspected of having the novel coronavirus, are negative, according to the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). Permission has been granted to the MV Corona cargo ship and AIDAmira cruise liner to leave the port, the TNPA said in […]

Mgosi Ex-Chiefs midfielder falls victim to phone cloning

Just a couple of days after signing with Sabail FK in Azerbaijan, former Kaizer Chiefs and Sabah FC midfielder Hendrick Ekstein got his phone numbers cloned as people started asking for money from his friends and family.

covid-19 Pietermaritzburg municipal debt nearing R4bn mark

A DA member said the spiralling debt was the end result of selective billing of city customers, a move which he insisted was based on political considerations.

covid-19 TUT ‘national shutdown’ still on cards

TUT spokesperson Willa de Ruyter said the university was still engaging student leaders to address the issues raised in order to avert any shutdown.

covid-19 Federer stages great escape to reach Australian Open semis

The Swiss legend saved no less than seven match points!

Mgosi Sundowns accused of crippling other teams

One top coach in the Absa Premiership has whispered into the ear of Phakaaathi, detailing his unhappiness at his counterpart Pitso Mosimane and his Mamelodi Sundowns management, accusing them of crippling other teams because they cannot stand competition.

covid-19 Pirates keeping an eye on Highlands Park pair

Orlando Pirates are said to have added Highlands Park’s duo of Sphiwe Msimango and Ryan Rae to the list of defenders they are closely monitoring, Phakaaathi has heard.