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The name of the King of Mathulini who bowed down unexpectedly, Phathisizwe Philbert Luthuli (64) has been in the headlines for many things.It turns out that the king fell to the ground on Monday around 8 pm. This news appears to have shocked the community of Mnini, Mgababa.The chief of Magcino, Mathulini, who is also a member of the family, Mr Msawakhe Luthuli, said that they were not to be outdone by the king’s bowing.He described the king as someone who loved his nation very much and always strived to see it develop in every way.”The king would do anything…

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March 11, 2026 Elisma van der Watt How would you like to share the article? The vehicle – reportedly a 2023 model – is that of Pierre Coetsee and apparently burned out before it was placed at the dealer’s offices. (Photo: Van Wettens Breakdowns/ Provided) An apparently fed-up Land Rover owner dropped off the burnt-out wreckage of his Defender in front of the local dealer in Nelspruit. The vehicle – reportedly a 2023 model – is that of Pierre Coetsee and apparently burned out before it was placed at the dealer’s offices. This follows after he apparently previously lodged complaints…

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The prisons in this country are crumbling as there are 168,355 incarcerated in them while the space allows for 107,067.This was expressed by the Minister of Corrections in the country, Dr. Pieter Groenewald, when he answered a question from MKP member of Parliament, Mr. Musawenkosi Gasa.Gasa asked how many were detained in these institutions and how many of these have been detained for more than two years, waiting for the completion of their cases?Groenewald said that the statistics available from February 20, 2026, show that it is 57%, the rate of overcrowding in prisons in this country.”Of the 168,355 in…

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The Minister of Public Works and Administration, King Mzamo Buthelezi, has revealed that he rejected the increase in medical aid for government employees, the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS).Buthelezi said he expressed his disapproval of the 9.8% increase to GEMS officials.”GEMS informed the various parties at the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC) in December last year, that they will increase the money. There is a policy that must be agreed before the money is increased,” said Buthelezi.He said this in response to a question from the EFF member of Parliament, Mr. Adil Nchabeleng, who asked if there was any…

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FlySafair will place a temporary fuel charge on certain flights from Thursday, after the airline absorbed increases in fuel costs itself for weeks. (Photo: Elisma van der Watt/Maroela Media) From Thursday, FlySafair will impose a temporary fuel charge on certain flights, after the airline absorbed increases in fuel costs itself for weeks. The company says the decision follows after the fuel price at South African coastal airports rose by around 70% in just one week since the crisis in the Middle East broke out on 28 February. According to FlySafair, the airline initially bore the cost itself to protect passengers…

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There are DIFFERENT views among members of Parliament, on the EFF’s proposal to appoint a commission to deal with the annual problem of lack of study spaces in higher education institutions.This group complains that large numbers of students who have passed the matric, end up going home because of the lack of spaces.Mr. Sihle Lonzi, a member of the EFF, complained that more than 600,000 students passed the matric, but universities could only accept about 235,000.He said that TVET colleges can only accept about 170,000.”This means that there are about 200,000, who end up living at home without a place…

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Orlando Pirates (1) 2Richards Bay FC (0) 0The WEAKNESS of Orlando Pirates in the race for the title of Betway Premiership was exposed when they confirmed with the penalty they received at the last minute that they return to the top of the Betway Premiership log.This happened on Tuesday night when Pirates returned to the lead with a penalty in extra time against Richards Bay FC at Orlando Amstel Arena, Soweto.The joy of those connected with Pirates was brought by Oswin Appollis with the goal he put in the net in the first half and Evidence Makgopa’s penalty to tie…

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Brent Bozell presents his credentials to Dirco’s Clayson Monyela. (Photo: GCIS) The South African government on Wednesday summoned Brent Bozell, US ambassador to South Africa, to explain what were described as “undiplomatic comments” about South Africa’s policy and courts. According to Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, the step was taken after Bozell made critical comments during his first public speech since his arrival in South Africa last month. In his first speech since his arrival last month, Bozell on Tuesday criticized “hate speech” and post-apartheid policies aimed at empowering black South Africans. The Department of International Relations…

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ACTOR Phindile Gwala-Ngandu commented on his hospitalization due to illness which he said showed him how precious life is.Phindile, who has made a name for himself inIn the vango and in other games, he revealed that he was admitted to the hospital due to illness.The actor from KwaZulu-Natal said that this situation has shocked his family as he is not a person who usually gets sick.”The day I was admitted I was vomiting a lot and blood was coming out. I couldn’t even speak. My 18-year-old daughter had to wash me before I was taken to the hospital. It’s something…

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