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State-owned land identified for redistribution
An accelerated land reform programme will expand agricultural output and increase economic inclusion. That is the view of President Cyril Ramaphosa. The President delivered his second State of the Nation Address in Parliament last night.
President Cyril Ramaphosa wants us to 'buy South Africa'
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa must get its economy working again. Ramaphosa dedicated much of his 2019 State of the Nation Address in Parliament to the economy. He said the country must be in the top 50 in the world when it comes to investment and doing business.
Increasing exports key for economic growth: Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa must get its economy working again. Ramaphosa dedicated much of his 2019 State of the Nation Address in Parliament to the economy. He said the country must be in the top 50 in the world when it comes to investment and doing business.
SONA 2019: Open up opportunities for new businesses
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa must get its economy working again. Ramaphosa dedicated much of his 2019 State of the Nation Address in Parliament to the economy. He said the country must be in the top 50 in the world when it comes to investment and doing business.
President Cyril Ramaphosa wants South Africa to be in Top 50 when it comes to business.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa must get its economy working again. Ramaphosa dedicated much of his 2019 State of the Nation Address in Parliament to the economy. He said the country must be in the top 50 in the world when it comes to investment and doing business.
EFF says no disruptions during #SONA19
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Students react to Mlungisi Madonsela's death
DUT students say Mlungisi Madonsela, who was shot and killed - allegedly by private security, was fighting for their financial freedom.
20-year-old DUT student shot dead during protest
Police say according to reports from the scene, some demonstrators stoned a building and threw bricks at security personnel yesterday - leaving an admin assistant and a security officer hurt. Guards then retaliated with live ammunition.
'The priority was the kids'
The father of a woman who tried to ward off three suspects during a robbery in Pinetown, has spoken to Newswatch. Sven Skanke, says her first instincts was to try and protect the children on their property.
Mokgoro Inquiry hears of threat "Booysen's wings will be clipped.'
Johan Booysen has told the Mokgoro Inquiry that when they were investigating KZN businessman, Thoshan Panday, a decision was made to freeze the balance of 60-million-rand worth of contracts that Panday had with the police.
Police yet to confirm damages in UKZN Westvile campus
The police's Thembeka Mbele says although calm has been restored to UKZN Westville, police are still on scene.
Durban Metro Police confirm unrest across KZN universities
Durban Metro police are stationed at Mangosuthu University of Technology, UKZN's Westville and Edgewood campuses as well. Spokesperson, Parboo Sewpersad…
Bahoti promises to restore public faith in NPA
Newly appointed NPA head, Shamila Bahoti says she returns to the NPA at a time of crisis. The advocate officially begins her term office today.
"It's a difficult day": MEC Panyaza Lesufi
Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says it's a tragedy for the parents of the three children killed after a walkway collapsed at Höerskool Driehoek. 26 other learners have been injured.
Association for Marine Biological Research gets massive response to care for rescued baby flamingos
The SA Association for Marine Biological Research's Dr. Francois Lampen says they're grateful for the responses received from KZN residents.
What's next for the baby Lesser Flamingos
Dr Francois Lampen, of The Association for Marine Biological Research has told Newswatch about what they're going to do in the long-term. About 250 baby Lesser Flamingos rescued in Kimberley are being hand-raised at uShaka Marine World.
State Capture Inquiry: Upgrades were fully paid for by Bosasa: Le Roux
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State Capture Inquiry: Le Roux lists maintenance work done at Mokonyane's home
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Vorster tells Commission Bosasa set up ANC election call centre
Former Bosasa employee, Frans Vorster told the Commission yesterday that the company set up a call center at its offices in 2014, for 20 ANC volunteers to prepare for national elections.
Bonginkosi Khanyile stands by fight for free education
Fees Must Fall, Bonginkosi Khanyile says he still believes in the cause of free education.