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Phala Phala: Ramaphosa, the missing millions, and the phantom buffalo deal
As the Constitutional Court mulls its judgment in the Economic Freedom Fighters' (EFF) legal challenge this week against Parliament's decision to dismiss an impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ra...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 07:43hrs | 615 | by Hope Ntanzi
Reason why South Africa's Justice Minister Simelane is being 'targeted'
Under-fire Justice Minister Thembi Simelane's VBS woes intensified when she apparently attempted to stop the alleged capture of the justice system, in particular the National Prosecuting Authority's I...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 15:17hrs | 2386 | by Staff reporter
LISTEN: Siphosami Malunga discussed the Gukurahundi issue on SA's Radio 702
Zimbabwean human lawyer Siphosami Malunga joined South Africa's Clemence Manyathela on Radio 702 to discuss the ever-sensitive Gukurahundi issue on African Genocides programme.Sipho is the son...Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 19:28hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF tells SA to 'go hang' as it is controlled by white men
ZANU-PF yesterday threw down the gauntlet and ordered South Africa to stop mediating in the Zimbabwean crisis after being angered by the frank talk from President Cyril Ramaphosa's six-member mediatio...Published: 12 Sep 2020 at 07:56hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Does Zimbabwe have a higher literacy rate than SA?
South Africa is set to hold national elections in 2019, a year the ruling African National Congress marks its 107th anniversary.Radio 702 talk show host Bruce Whitfield spoke to Bonang Mohale,...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 10:53hrs | 12 | by Staff reportere
Malema hits out 'house niggars'
Firebrand EFF leader Julius Malema has lashed out at the way Africans are perceived when talking about white or Indian racism, calling some black reporters who are critical of his party "house niggars...Published: 25 Jun 2018 at 14:27hrs | 1 | by news24
'Situation in Zimbabwe confusing'
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe had not expected the army to take to the streets‚ but that it would engage him if there were problems.This is according to South African Defence Minister N...Published: 21 Nov 2017 at 15:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
SA white radio station compares blacks children to dogs
After the Walk the Talk walk on Sunday, Radio 702 tweeted four photos from their official Twitter account - two of black toddlers taking part in the walk and two of dogs on their leashes - with the wo...Published: 24 Jul 2017 at 13:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Johannesburg seeking 1,500 new metro cops
Johannesburg - The City of Johannesburg on Sunday put out a call for an additional 1500 metro police officers to help with the fight against crime."With an additional 1500 officers deployed in...Published: 30 Apr 2017 at 14:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
LISTEN: Radio presenter forces guest to speak in English
Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini's spokesman Lumka Oliphant was kicked off a radio show for refusing to answer questions about the social grants crisis in English.Talk Radio 7...Published: 06 Mar 2017 at 12:53hrs | | by online
ZiFM want Ruvheneko back
Popular radio and television show host Ruvheneko Parirenyatwa's fans want her back on air after she publicised that she was no longer hosting ZiFM's show The Platform.Parirenyatwa, who ros...Published: 21 Aug 2016 at 09:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Still no money for Zimbabwe soldiers
Zimbabwe has delayed paying its soldiers for a second successive month, sources said on Monday, underlining the worsening economic crisis that has triggered recent protests.Ten days ago, P...Published: 18 Jul 2016 at 17:56hrs | 1 | by AFP
South African police fire rubber bullets at students
JOHANNESBURG - South African police fired rubber bullets to disperse hundreds of students protesting against rape on campus at Rhodes University yesterday, forcing classes to be called off for the day...Published: 21 Apr 2016 at 04:57hrs | 1 | by Reuters
Is Yusuf Abramjee a puppet master in a new Mockingbird programme driven by Primedia?
The reason I asked Yusuf Abramjee who he was during the social media storm over his open letter to President Jacob Zuma on the subject of crime, has a lot to do with public accountability. If we are p...Published: 21 Sep 2015 at 12:04hrs | 4 | by Bongani Mbindwane
Homo Naledi an attempt to 'link black ancestors to baboons'
Wits University researchers, led by Professor Lee Berger, last week unveiled Homo naledi - the latest addition to the human family tree - but sceptics, including politician and academic Dr M...Published: 14 Sep 2015 at 09:19hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
'ICC is dangerous, SA should withdraw,' says Gwede Mantashe
Johannesburg - The International Criminal Court is "dangerous" and South Africa should withdraw from it, ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe said on Monday, defending the government's decision not to...Published: 22 Jun 2015 at 18:51hrs | | by Reuters
Former SA police commissioner 'Jackie Selebi' dies
Johannesburg - Former South Africa national police commissioner Jackie Selebi has died aged 64, theAfrican National Congress has announced."The department of correctional services has...Published: 23 Jan 2015 at 09:22hrs | 5 | by Staff Reporter
'Do not panic,' Malusi Gigaba's message to Zimbabweans - Audio
South Africa's Home Affairs minister Malusi Gigaba told Talk Radio 702 that he is very happy with the number of applications that have come in so far and his message to people who are on the dispensa...Published: 17 Dec 2014 at 20:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
SA's Malusi Gigaba gives Zimbabweans a 90 days grace period from 31 December
South Africa's Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has announced that Zimbabweans who have applied for the new dispensation permit may go home and return to South Africa over the festive season....Published: 17 Dec 2014 at 08:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mandela 'caught in toy boy's love triangle'
53-year-old Zindzi Mandela is allegedly in a love triangle with an alleged toy boy, who is believed to be in his 20s or early 30s and only known by the name of Hammad, and a top Talk Radio 7...Published: 16 Nov 2014 at 19:30hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe should make hay while the SADC Chairmanship shines
Visitors help hosts straighten up very quickly. In anticipation of any guests, we find ourselves cleaning those crevices of our homes that we ordinarily would not attend to, so as to make a good impre...Published: 15 Aug 2014 at 18:47hrs | | by Victor Kgomoeswana
'Good Morning Mr Mandela' reveals Mugabe dispute
FROSTY relations between the late former South African President Nelson Mandela and President Robert Mugabe started when the veteran Zimbabwean leader arrived late for a Sadc meeting in Mauritius in 1...Published: 27 Jun 2014 at 07:32hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe stifling its entrepreneurs - audio
Zimbabwean property entrepreneur Kura Chihota speaks to 567 CapeTalk/Talk Radio 702's Bruce Whitfield about his battle to start a company in his home country. He has since returned to South Africa af...Published: 23 Jan 2014 at 09:54hrs | | by Talk Radio 702
Alison 'Alice' Chavunduka burial arrangements set for today
FINAL burial arrangements for veteran broadcaster, Alison "Alice" Chavunduka are expected to be completed today with her body expected in the country at the weekend, a family spokesperson said yesterd...Published: 10 Jan 2014 at 05:35hrs | 9 | by Staff Reporter
Mugabe expected to arrive in SA for Mandela memorial
President Robert Mugabe is expected to arrive in SA for Mandela memorial.More than 70 heads of state and government are expected in South Africa this week to attend funeral events for former...Published: 09 Dec 2013 at 02:29hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
SA minister speaks on Zimbabwe permits - Audio
South African Home Affairs minister Naledi Pandor says Zimbabweans based in that country, who benefited from a special permit dispensation, should not worry as Pretoria is coming up with a new pro...Published: 28 Jun 2013 at 07:26hrs | 1 | by Moyo Roy
SA coming up with a new special permit programme for Zimboz
SOUTH African authorities say Zimbabweans based in that country, who benefited from a special permit dispensation, should not worry as Pretoria is coming up with a new programme.Two years ag...Published: 27 Jun 2013 at 11:30hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Malema gets help from 'ANC' - Claims
Former ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema claims there are senior leaders within the ANC who are working with his new party and who will come out into the open when the time is right.Malema...Published: 24 Jun 2013 at 05:09hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Dali Tambo attacks Talk Radio 702 presenter over Mugabe interview - audio
People of the Sout...Published: 03 Jun 2013 at 10:02hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Blade-runner, Oscar Pistorius, shoots girlfriend dead
South African paralympic star Oscar Pistorius is being questioned by South African police for shooting his girlfriend, domestic media said on Thursday.Johannesburg's Talk Radio 702 said Pist...Published: 14 Feb 2013 at 10:44hrs | | by Reuters
Zuma still sees a leader in Malema
South African President Jacob Zuma still sees a leader in Julius Malema - despite Malema having derided him and is campaigning to have him removed as party head at the ANC's elective conference in De...Published: 24 Jul 2012 at 05:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
How Mandela sold out blacks for a 'Noble Peace Prize'
Since it is Nelson R Mandela birthday today 18 July 2012, it is only befitting to write a letter to him as he and the world celebrates his birthday. This is an open letter to Mandela.Dear For...Published: 20 Jul 2012 at 07:40hrs | 2 | by Youngster
Isolated and exhausted, does Mugabe matter anymore
What can Zanu-PF learn from Hosni Mubarak and Mexico's Institutional Revolutionary Party?In response to my most recent blog entry, a reader mentioned that I spend more time writing about Mugab...Published: 04 Jul 2012 at 06:05hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga
Interview with Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai: Talk Radio 702
From teenage mine worker to trade Union Leader to Prime Minister in the coalition Government, Morgan Tsvangirai’s newly released autobiography traces his political development, layin...Published: 19 Oct 2011 at 07:04hrs | 1 | by Ndou Paul
Zimbabwe elections will be held between July and September 2012: Tsvangirai
Zimbabwe will definitely hold elections next year 2012, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has said.He joined a unity government with President Robert Mugabe's party two years ago after disputed...Published: 18 Oct 2011 at 11:56hrs | | by Moyo Roy
R1 million offer to kill Malema, 'Threats'
Johannesburg - The bomb squad had to search ANC Youth League president Julius Malema's house twice after he received threats, he said during an interview on Talk Radio 702 on Tuesday.Listene...Published: 03 Aug 2011 at 04:46hrs | | by Sapa
Has Zanu-PF forgotten – 'Britain is not the solution'!
Due to public demand expressed via e-mails, I am back to comment on Zanu-PF's latest spin project - the reported call for talks between Zimbabwe and Britain on the Zimbabwean crisis. All...Published: 16 Jun 2011 at 09:25hrs | 1 | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Interview with Professor Jonathan Moyo: Talk Radio 702
Tsholotsho North MP and Zanu-PF Politburo member Professor Jonathan Moyo gave a wide-ranging interview to Redi "Direko" Tlhadi of South Africa's Talk Radio 702 Today Thursday 09 June 2011. Callers...Published: 09 Jun 2011 at 13:45hrs | 12 | by Matthews Estell
Heavy security at Swaziland's square
Manzini - More than 150 Swazi police guarded the square where pro-democracy protesters had planned to demonstrate Tuesday, rounding up and detaining anyon...Published: 12 Apr 2011 at 11:32hrs | | by Byo24News
Malema's "shoot the boer" song gets Bono's support
Irish pop singer Bono caused a stir in South Africa on Sunday after expressing support for the singing of an anti-apartheid struggle song that includes the lyrics "shoot the boer". The song ha...Published: 13 Feb 2011 at 11:45hrs | | by Byo24NEWS
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