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From Zakes Bantwini to Tems: A look at Africa's Grammy winners

South Africa's Zakes Bantwini, Wouter Kellerman, and Nomcebo Zikode won the Grammy award for Best Global Music Performance for their song 'Bayethe'. The win raises the question of why African musicians need to be recognised globally and why we need to start platforming our own talent and award ceremonies on a global level.

By Lindelwa Masuku about 5 hours ago

It's official: Mashatile, Zikalala, Tau and Ramokgopa sworn in as MPs

Following the resignation of four members of Parliament in the ANC Caucus, today saw the swearing-in of four members to replace those who have resigned. This is amid the State of the Nation Address that is set to take place this week and a possible cabinet reshuffle.Former KwaZulu-Natal premier Sihle Zikalala, Deputy Secretary-General,...

By Tshegofatso Makola 1 day ago

Court orders ANC to release all cadre deployment-related documents

The court battle between the Democratic Alliance and African National Congress has seen the DA edge one point forward as the court ordered the ANC to release all cadre deployment-related documents.Following what has been weeks on end of court appearances between the ANC and DA over the ruling party’s Cadre Deployment Policy, it's one p...

By Tshegofatso Makola 4 days ago

City of Ekurhuleni attains a clean audit and halts meeting once again

The City of Ekurhuleni has received a clean audit as announced by auditors in the City Council Meeting. With the recent resignation of Kheta Shandu as Council Chief Whip, the council had more pressing matters to address.The City seems to have all finances in order, although not the same can be said about its Council.With a delay in the...

By Tshegofatso Makola 4 days ago

Ex-boyfriend of slain TUT student, Ntokozo Xaba to appear in court

Following news of the death of 21-year-old Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) student, Ntokozo Xaba, the ex-boyfriend of the deceased is set to appear in the Pretoria Regional Court today. This, was after he was taken in for questioning by the police this past weekend. The cry against the pandemic of gender-based violence seems to ...

By Tshegofatso Makola 1 day ago

Ngcebo Thusi appears in court for the murder of TUT student, Ntokozo Xaba

Following news of the death of 21-year-old Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) student, Ntokozo Xaba, the ex-boyfriend of the deceased appeared in the Pretoria Regional Court earlier today. This, after he was arrested and taken in for...

By Tshegofatso Makola 1 day ago

Ekurhuleni Council hangs on a thread as speaker and DA leave the meeting

Despite the original plan for the council to sit for the mid-year budget and performance assessment report as well as a vote of no-confidence in the Speaker, proceedings were moved to the next meeting, which is set to be held next week.A...

By Tshegofatso Makola 4 days ago

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ANC Plans to End Loadshedding in 12 Months

Following the Conclusion of the ANC’s NEC Lekgotla, the party held a media briefing to address all the matters discussed over the two-day event. The briefing was run by the newly appointed Spokesperson of the ANC, Mahlengi Bhengu Motsiri...

Tshegofatso Makola·6 days ago

Heat stress is rising in southern Africa – climate experts show where and when it’s worst

Most of us have felt either too hot or too cold at some point in our lives. Depending on where we live, we may feel too cold quite often each winter, and too hot for a few days in summer. As we’re writing this in late January 2023 many s...

Sarah Roffe Researcher: Agricultural Research Council, Adriaan Van Der Walt Lecturer: Physical Geography and GIS, University of the Free State, Jennifer Fitchett: Associate Professor of Physical Geography, University of the Witwatersrand·7 days ago

Ramaphosa Addresses the Struggle for Affordable Electricity in Weekly Newsletter

The recent announcement of an increase in electricity tariffs comes at an extremely difficult time for citizens and businesses alike, who are already contending with the high costs of fuel, food and other essentials.It is in this context...

President Cyril Ramaphosa·7 days ago

The Power of Words: Gayton McKenzie Calls the DA Racist

On this week's feature of the ‘Power of Words’, we analyse the words of Gayton McKenzie, the President of the Patriotic Alliance. McKenzie had quite a lot to say about the DA and how it ought to be seen by black people and people of colo...

Tshegofatso Makola·7 days ago

Minister Of Finance Enoch Godongana Meets With The European Union’s Commissioner For International Partnerships Ms Jutta Urpilainen

The European Union’s (EU’s) Commissioner for International Partnership, Ms Jutta Urpilainen, and Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana met in Pretoria to discuss the EU’s development partnership with the country, as well as other areas of...

Ministry of Finance·11 days ago

Janu-worry to End off More Worrisome as Fuel Price Increase is Expected

Motorists have been feeling quite some ease throughout the month after the drastic fuel price decrease for the month of January, however, this reality could be short lived as this may change next month.With the year already off to a shak...

Tshegofatso Makola·12 days ago

Fort Hare University Appeals to Law Enforcement to Ensure Arrests Are Made

The University of Fort Hare Council has issued out it’s first official statement since the previous statement following the death of Mr Mboneli Vesele.In the statement, the Council reiterated its view that the recent assassinations of Ve...

Tshegofatso Makola·12 days ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Address at Dr. Frene Ginwala’s Official Memorial Service

We gather here this morning to celebrate the remarkable life of Frene Ginwala, and to pay tribute to her profound contribution to the cause of freedom, peace and progress. We remember a life that was as rich in experience as it was rich ...

The Presidency·13 days ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa Addresses Loadshedding in Weekly Presidential Newsletter

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used the first issue of his newsletter for the year to speak about South Africa’s energy crisis. This, amid hours on end of load shedding, and a negative impact on various industries.President Cyril Ramaphos...

Tshegofatso Makola·14 days ago

Power cuts in South Africa: trend to get off the grid is gathering pace, but total independence is still a way off

South Africans have been battered by power shortages for several years. These have worsened to the point that towards the end of 2022 the country’s electricity utility, Eskom, had only half of its power generation capacity operational.

Hartmut Winkler Professor of Physics, University of Johannesburg·15 days ago

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