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Zwane was arrested and charged with shooting and killing a security guard who tried to force him to use hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. File photo The Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has reinstated former secretary-general Arthur Zwane with immediate effect after party leader Jacob Zuma refused to step down. Zwane resigned last week, citing an inability to balance the demands of the job with his personal commitments, and the party appointed Sifiso Maseko as his successor. MK party spokesman Nhlamhlo Ndlela said Maseko, who took over from Zwane, had been redeployed to the human resources department “to…

Khumalo said he received R20 000 from police. Minister Gayton McKenzie's recent release of the list of COVID-19 relief recipients, which included celebrities such as singer Zandi Khumalo Gumede, has sparked mixed reactions. READ ALSO: “I fully support Minister McKenzie's decision to publish the list,” Mr McGugh said. Earlier this week, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture published a list of Covid-19 relief beneficiaries, revealing that more than R72 million had been paid out to 3,962 artists in 2020-2021. Zandi, who received R20,000, said on Instagram on Wednesday that she did not understand the fuss surrounding the matter. “In…

Aquifer drilling on the Cape Flats. Photo courtesy of CoCT The City of Cape Town needs to spend R2 billion on building and upgrading water infrastructure, and developing new water sources, to ensure water security for the next decade. Delays in implementing the Water Resources Plan will increase the likelihood of water restrictions as demand for scarce water resources is closely monitored over the next 12 months. This is according to the city's Department of Water and Sanitation's March 2024 Water Outlook report, released this week, which also highlighted the need to fast-track the New Water Programme (NWP), which aims…

The event will be held at the Meropa Casino Conference Centre in Polokwane. The Limpopo provincial government will host a homecoming celebration for Makhadzi to mark his win at the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards. The event will be hosted by Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba and will take place at the Meropa Casino Conference Centre in Polokwane on Thursday morning. The road will be closed on Thursday The Polokwane Municipality released a statement warning motorists that the road would be temporarily closed as a result of the incident. “The following routes will be temporarily affected by the street parade…

South Sudan was already in crisis before the pipeline closure sent shock waves through its economy. (KARUMBA/AFP via Getty Images) Galiché Buwa, 75, a widow and mother of four from South Sudan, has lived through civil war, famine and natural disasters but her grocery shop business has kept her afloat. But now the wait is precarious after a key pipeline ruptured in neighboring war-torn Sudan in February and the oil-dependent country's economy is reeling from lost revenue. The damaged pipeline is vital for transporting South Sudan's crude oil overseas, and oil exports normally account for about 90 percent of the…

Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza. (Papi Morake/Garo Images) Ekurhuleni metro mayor Nkosindiphile Shakaza has issued a stern warning to members of the Executive Mayors' Council (MMC), vowing to swiftly remove those who do not meet performance standards from next week. “We have prepared a draft performance scorecard, which will be signed by all members and is intended to establish accountability among MMCs,” he said. Speaking to media on Wednesday, Shakaza said the ANC-led coalition would focus on stabilising the city's financial situation following the receipt of an unqualified findings report from South Africa's Auditor General into the period during which Economic…

Rise up, Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi. (Photo by Deaan Vivier/Beeld/Gallo Images via Getty Images) Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi has been elected chair of parliament's watchdog Standing Committee on Public Accounts, continuing the tradition of giving the post to an opposition politician. The position was previously held by Mukuleko Hlengwa of the Inkatha Freedom Party, who is currently deputy minister of transport in the Government of National Unity. It was widely expected that Rise Mzansi would not be given any executive role in return for joining the broader coalition government and that her party, which won two seats in parliament,…

Zandi criticizes Minister Gayton's beneficiary list Zandile Khumalo has reacted to seeing his name on the list released by the Ministry of Sport, Culture and the Arts. The singer, her sister Kelly Khumalo, Makhatji and many other artistes were beneficiaries of funds distributed by the department, which is why their names were writ large on the list. Zandi took to Instagram to speak honestly about the R20 000 she received from police. “The Minister has told me that I am not responsible for anything 😭😭😭 Guys, I only got R20,000 legally and everything is wrong and I'm sure arts and…

reason South African rapper Reason, also known as Sizwe Alakin, recently spoke about the golden age of Amapiano. Amapiano is a genre that has taken South African music by storm, giving rise to a range of artists who have left an indelible mark on the music industry. Of these, JazziQ, Busta 929, Amaroto and the late Mpura are often hailed as the pioneers who defined what many consider to be the “golden age” of amapiano. Respected music rapper Reason has publicly acknowledged their contributions, saying their time at the forefront is unparalleled in shaping the genre. “Hate it or love…

Gayton to expel foreigners who benefited from Department for Sport, Culture and the Arts South African artists are not the only beneficiaries of grants and relief funds provided by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. On Thursday, social media users who saw the long list noticed several Nigerian artistes on it and alerted newly appointed Minister Gayton McKenzie. “The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has always looked out for the creative sector. Below is a link to the list of COVID-19 relief beneficiaries for 2020-2021. Further lists will be added covering other funding categories, including beneficiaries from 2020…