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Fikile Mbalula says ANC in KZN cannot match Jacob Zuma's MK Party
The current African National Congress leadership in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) was no match for former president Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party), ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said....Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 09:10hrs | 565 | by Staff reporter
100 days later, black unions reject the GNU
Despite the 100-day milestone since President Cyril Ramaphosa's Government of National Unity (GNU) was established, black trade unions, particularly those aligned with the Congress of South African Tr...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 18:01hrs | 3695 | by Staff reporter
Mbalula vows to suppress those behind talks of removing Ramaphosa
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says he is not afraid of the party's leader but warns that he will suppress those behind talks of removing President Cyril Ramaphosa at the December 2027 election ...Published: 01 Aug 2024 at 18:03hrs | 1484 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean musicians gear up for 2024 Education Africa International Marimba & Steelpan Festival
Nine Marimba bands from Zimbabwe are set to participate in the 2024 Education Africa International Marimba & Steelpan Festival which is taking place at St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls in Bo...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 18:04hrs | 176 | by Agencies
ANC members set to picket in protest against possible ANC-DA deal
ANC supporters who voted for the party "in good faith" in the general election on 29 May are expected to picket in Johannesburg on Thursday morning, demanding its leaders reject going into a coalition...Published: 06 Jun 2024 at 08:05hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Jacob Zuma suspended from ANC
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the African National Congress (ANC) has decided to suspend former president Jacob Zuma due to his association with the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party. The decisi...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 15:44hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
No free transport for Zimbabweans seeking to travel from SA to vote, says Consulate
The Consulate of Zimbabwe in Joburg has dismissed reports alleging that transport has been offered for Zimbabweans seeking to travel back home to vote in the August 23 general elections.Consul...Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 19:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean family buries four Boksburg gas victims
A SOMBRE atmosphere engulfed Lushongwe Village in Gwanda as relatives and friends of four family members who were part of the 17 people who died from gas inhalation at an informal settlement in Boksbu...Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 06:55hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa must expand Lady R probe to include Nato
SOUTH Africa's sovereignty stands in the dock. Whether we emerge as truly autonomous before the eyes of the world – the jury is out. Recent events that have pitted our country against the might of t...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 17:05hrs | 10 | by Abbey Makoe
Steenhuisen mobilising 'apartheid' parties to defeat ANC
As the debate over coalition formation heats up, the National Chairperson of the African National Congress (ANC) Gwede Mantashe has launched a scathing attack on Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John S...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZAPU forces Eubert Angel's Church to close
Zapu sent shocking waves down the spine of Mr Eubert Angel the so-called plenipotentiary ambassador for ZIMBABWE in the Americas and Europe. Since the first episode of Al Jezeera called the Gold Mafia...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 07:28hrs | | by Thulani Nkala
4 Zimbabweans die in Joburg tanker explosion
Four Zimbabweans have been confirmed to be among the 18 people killed when a tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exploded in Boksburg, in South Africa's Gauteng province on Saturday morning....Published: 28 Dec 2022 at 20:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe investment, repatriation conference set for Joburg
THE African Development Consortium (ADC) formerly known as the Migrant Workers' Association (MWA-SA) has organised a conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, on investment and repatriation at a time ...Published: 17 Oct 2022 at 06:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC urges Zimbabweans in SA to go home and register to vote
Citizens Coalition for Change members in South Africa Alexandra are in a mobilization drive urging people to go home in their numbers and register to vote...Published: 04 Sep 2022 at 23:02hrs | 1 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
9 Zimbabweans arrested as police seize R5 million worth of chrome
Eleven suspects have been arrested and a R5 million worth of mining chrome was recovered during a search and seize operation in Witbank on Thursday, 28 April.According to the South African Pol...Published: 01 May 2022 at 12:33hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
6 Zimbabwean prisoners escape from SA prison transport, on the run
JOHANNESBURG - Six prisoners are on the run in Boksburg on Friday afternoon.It's alleged that the prisoners were released by a gang of armed men from the prison truck that they were being tran...Published: 14 Jan 2022 at 14:56hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Thomas Mapfumo makes retirement U-turn
Uncertainty continues to cloud Chimurenga musician Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo's retirement arrangement following his affirmation of two shows slated for South Africa early next month and possibly, one i...Published: 10 Oct 2021 at 06:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bitcoin pyramid scheme collapses
INNOCENT Matongo, a Zimbabwean expatriate worker based in Boksburg, South Africa is ruing the day he decided to latch on to a get-rich-quick scheme.After investing thousands of United States d...Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 06:52hrs | 10 | by Emmanuel Kafe
Mukanya drafts 'retirement' plan
CHIMURENGA musician Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo says he is setting up an arts and culture centre in Domboshava on the outskirts of Harare as part of his departure from the mainstream music industry, whic...Published: 25 Jul 2021 at 08:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cross-border car theft syndicate arrested
THREE men and a woman from Bulawayo suspected to be linked to what could be an organised cross-border car theft syndicate have been arrested for stealing a top-of-range vehicle in South Africa....Published: 28 Aug 2020 at 06:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe ouster hatched in SA hotel
The toppling of an autocrat generally makes for enthralling reading. Two Weeks in November obliges in many respects.Keeping readers on tenterhooks and delivering on its promise to reveal, in t...Published: 18 Jul 2019 at 21:36hrs | | by David Gorin
Robbers pounce on Buyanga's gold-carrying sports utility in South Africa
African Medallion Group founder Frank Buyanga has condemned the shooting of two guards after 10 robbers pounced on his Toyota Land Cruiser in an attempt to steal gold in Boksburg, South Africa....Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 18:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Court grants Ndoro bail
Soccer star Tendai Ndoro has been accused of assaulting his wife Thando. It seems Ndoro's marriage is crumbling just six months after he and Thando said "I do" in a traditional wedding in December....Published: 15 Jun 2018 at 07:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Warriors star arrested in SA
Soccer player Tendai Ndoro reportedly spent the weekend behind bars, after his wife Thando laid charges of assault against himTendai and Thando traditionally tied the knot in December last yea...Published: 13 Jun 2018 at 09:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tendai Ndoro spends weekend behind bars
Soccer player Tendai Ndoro reportedly spent the weekend behind bars, after his wife Thando laid charges of assault against himTendai and Thando traditionally tied the knot in December last yea...Published: 13 Jun 2018 at 08:56hrs | 1 | by Byo24News Reporter
Bev returns to South Africa
After winning the dance contest in South Africa last year, Beverly Sibanda aka Bev is returning to Mzansi to headline Africa Day celebrations in Boksburg.The Sexy Angels boss is set to share t...Published: 15 May 2018 at 13:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Majaivana for SA debut show
Derrick Sipho Majaivana, son to legendary musician, Lovemore, is set to stage his debut performance with the Super Legends Mlambos Express Band at Boksburg Hotel, Hillbrow Theatre in Johannesburg, Sou...Published: 22 Jan 2018 at 06:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Macheso returns to Boksburg
SUNGURA and dancehall lovers in Johannesburg will have a choice of entertainment venues to be with two high profiles gigs headlining the weekend entertainment "menu".Alick Macheso and his full...Published: 28 Sep 2017 at 20:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man goes missing in South Africa
A Zimbabwean man based in South Africa is looking for his son, Mthabisi Mhambi, who has been missing since Monday last week (15 May).On Wednesday last week, Mhambi posted on his timeline sayin...Published: 23 May 2017 at 07:22hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
MTN hit by massive data network outage
South African mobile network MTN has suffered network disruptions on Thursday that impacted the company's internet services.Complaints of MTN's disrupted data services flooded social media web...Published: 04 May 2017 at 06:11hrs | | by Ndou Paul
Top Zimbabwean executive deported from SA over fraudulent documents
The South African department of home affairs deported Bongani Mhlanga, the Mvunonala group's founder and group chief executive, back to his home country, Zimbabwe, the City Press reported.Home...Published: 30 Apr 2017 at 18:48hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Macheso lands in Johannesburg on day of Ndolwane launch
A CLASH of the titans is looming in South Africa as Sungura maestro Alick Macheso will hold a show the same night Martin Sibanda launches his second album in Johannesburg.On April 29 Marti...Published: 27 Mar 2017 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gweru-born prophet takes South Africa by storm
Gweru-born and South Africa-based "Prophet" Gerry King who made headlines three years ago after diamonds reportedly fell during a church service in Chiredzi has taken the neighbouring country by s...Published: 19 Feb 2017 at 09:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
False death rumour distresses Mtukudzi
Zimbabwean music legend, Oliver Mtukudzi - who like President Robert Mugabe has been falsely reported as having died many times - was once again left fuming yesterday after a dubious overseas-base...Published: 15 Dec 2016 at 05:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Music is for vagrants' comment angers Zakaria
VETERAN sungura music gaffer, Nicholas Zakaria is set to launch his 27th album in South Africa barely three months after his former band member and musical sibling, Alick Macheso launched his much- ma...Published: 19 Jun 2016 at 12:26hrs | | by Joel Tsvakwi
Hungry thugs looting food
WHEN night falls, the thugs start terrorising residents.But the two armed men who have been robbing them are not looking for anything fancy.They only want food!Daily Sun report...Published: 08 Jun 2016 at 07:01hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Sangoma in trouble for sexual abusing clients
FOR YEARS the gobela was warned to stop bonking the young women who came to him to thwasa. But he always ignored the warning – and now he has paid the price. With the approval of his...Published: 11 May 2016 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Chris Hani killer gets parole
Pretoria - Janusz Walus, the man convicted for the murder of Chris Hani, will be released on parole."Yes, he got parole," his lawyer, Roelof du Plessis, ...Published: 10 Mar 2016 at 12:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Off duty cop shoots muggers
A mugger who, with two accomplices, allegedly snatched woman's bag in Mobeni Heights in KwaZulu-Natal, is expected to appear in court once discharged from hospital after he was shot in leg by a police...Published: 21 Aug 2015 at 06:21hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Photo of Zimbabwean man who died in SA jail
On Sunday Bulawayo24 News published the message below without the above photograph of the late Mduduzi Nyathi who died in a South African jail. ORIGINAL Messag...Published: 06 Jul 2015 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zim man dies in SA jail - WhatsApp
Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number....Published: 05 Jul 2015 at 17:29hrs | | by Concerned Diasporan
Bev face arrest in South Africa
Pole dancer Beverly Sibanda face arrest in South Africa after she allegedly failed to turn up for shows booked for her.Her promoter, Innocent Banda has vowed to take Bev to the 'cleaners'...Published: 09 Jun 2015 at 10:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean robbed, killed after bush sex with prostitute in SA
A ZIMBABWEAN man was attacked and killed by robbers in South Africa last Friday after engaging in sex with a local prostitute.According to South Africa police, Edwin Tshuma, of Midrand was sta...Published: 31 Mar 2015 at 06:20hrs | 2 | by Sapa
SA hospital refuses to help pregnant Zimbabwean
JOHANNESBURG - A Zimbabwean woman who needed urgent medical attention has told Eyewitness News how staff at the Tambo Memorial Hospital in Boksburg refused to help her saying she's a foreigner and did...Published: 25 Feb 2015 at 13:40hrs | 2 | by EWN
'Rape is enjoyable'
Johannesburg - Former tennis doubles star Bob Hewitt told one of his alleged victims that rape was enjoyable, the South Gauteng High Court, sitting in Palm Ridge, heard on Wednesday.The third...Published: 11 Feb 2015 at 15:28hrs | | by Sapa
Dead woman 'gets revenge' on little sister who stole her husband
A woman believes her dead sister got her revenge on her younger sister after the latter started sleeping with the widower soon after the death.Priscilla's body was still lying in the mortu...Published: 31 Jan 2015 at 12:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Meyiwa murder suspect, charges withdrawn
Johannesburg - Murder charges were withdrawn against Zanokuhle Mbatha, the man implicated in the murder of Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa, in a short session in the Boksburg Magistrate's Court...Published: 11 Nov 2014 at 09:41hrs | | by SAPA
Increased xenophobic negative sentiment in South Africa - Makhura
Johannesburg - There is an increasing xenophobic negative sentiment against foreign nationals living in South Africa, Gauteng Premier David Makhura said on Friday."Even the middle class is bla...Published: 22 Aug 2014 at 12:47hrs | | by Sapa
Sock found inside child's stomach
25-year-old Lorraine Mpunzi from Boksburg, Ekurhuleni was heartbroken when she heard her three-month-old baby had died at creche on 7 July, 2014, but worse was yet to come.Baby Ashley was take...Published: 12 Aug 2014 at 08:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
4-year-old boy killed by hijackers pleaded for help
Johannesburg - The mother of a 4-year-old boy who was killed by hijackers in Reiger Park at the weekend said her little son pleaded for her to help him as the robbers sped off.Taegrin Morris w...Published: 21 Jul 2014 at 07:37hrs | | by Staff Reporter
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