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Simelane probes illegal RDP house sales to foreigners
Gauteng's RDP housing scheme just got hit with a massive fraud probe over cash sales to foreigners. RDP rules get shredded illegally Gauteng Human Settlements launched a full investigation. Allegations claim poor folks sell subsidised homes to non-citizens. Cash deals bypass strict eight-year sale ban. Properties meant for needy South Africans vanish fast. Qualification locks out outsiders BNG houses target low-income citizens only. No property ownership and income caps apply. Title deeds come after waiting, but sales stay restricted. Foreign nationals never qualify for official allocation. How the dodgy deals happen Desperate beneficiaries offload for quick money privately. Buyers include undocumented migrants or legal residents...
Zuma visits Malema's home to mourn Martha
Jacob Zuma's surprise drop-in at Julius Malema's family home flips the script on their rivalry. Zuma pays respects in Seshego Jacob Zuma led the MK Party bigwigs to the Malema place on Friday. They offered condolences for Martha Motlanalo Malema's death. Supporters from both EFF and MK chanted together outside. A private family chat happened before Zuma spoke to the crowd. Zuma pushes black unity hard He urged MK and EFF to team up for total black liberation. Stressed black South Africans stay oppressed post-freedom. Called for progressive forces to link arms now. Flew in from eSwatini just to show solidarity. Rare cross-party harmony shines EFF and MK crowds mixed peacefully during the visit. Both groups push radical land grabs...
Nyhontso honors Langa legacy on Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day just got a raw township reality check in Langa. Langa Massacre memory takes centre stage Mzwanele Nyhontso picked Langa for his Human Rights Day event on Saturday. PAC boss and Land Minister deliberately chose the historic spot. Commemoration honoured the 1960 anti-pass law bloodshed there. He stressed keeping ordinary fighters' sacrifices front and centre. 1960 violence still echoes hard Thousands marched peacefully against passbooks on 21 March 1960. Cops shot into the crowd, killing several and wounding plenty. Langa killings ran parallel to Sharpeville's bigger toll. Both sparked global fury and fuelled the freedom push. Nyhontso ties rights to land justice Minister links dignity to owning land where people...
Hlabisa pushes ring-fenced funds for failing municipalities
South Africa's municipalities are bleeding billions dry while taps run empty and lights flicker off. Municipal meltdown hits critical mass 162 out of 257 councils are in financial distress. Poor revenue grabs and skyrocketing debt cripple basics. Many lean hard on national handouts plus rates. Funds vanish into mismanagement instead of fixes. Service cash gets looted routinely Big metros rake in huge water and power bills yearly. Tiny chunks return to pipes or grid upgrades. Billions collected yet leaks and outages rage on. Residents pay up but get crap delivery in return. Ring-fencing push gains steam Demands lock service fees straight into maintenance pots. Government eyes performance-tied cash handouts. R27.7 billion targets...
Mashatile to address labour crisis at NEDLAC school
South Africa's labour crunch gets a high-stakes spotlight when Paul Mashatile hits the stage Sunday. NEDLAC Labour School kicks off Paul Mashatile delivers the keynote address on Sunday. The event runs at Kievits Kroon Gauteng Wine Estate near Pretoria. Unions gear up to battle crap wages and brutal conditions. The theme pushes hardcore activism for decent paychecks. South Africa's brutal job numbers Unemployment sticks above 31 percent overall. Youth jobless rate blasts past 46 percent in spots. Women get hammered worse than men in the stats. Even employed folks scrape by on poverty-level cash. Minimum wage hike sparks fights Recent bump hit roughly R30.23 per hour. Unions slam it as way too low for real living. Bosses whine that...
Mashingaidze to counter Muchena on Amendment No. 3
Cracks are splitting the old guard wide open over Mnangagwa's extra two-year grab. Retired generals fracture on term extension Gibson Mashingaidze plans a solo presser tomorrow. He aims to slam Henry Muchena's anti-amendment crew. The Masvingo War Veterans boss looks set to back Amendment No. 3. Division hits the retired military circle hard. Mashingaidze's background fuels the shift Born in Ushe village, Bikita District, back in 1949. He jumped into the liberation fight during the 1970s. Teamed with Engelbert Rugeje running Masvingo chaos in 2008. Landed on US-EU travel bans for that violent poll role.
Pitso Mosimane shares childhood photo on Human Rights Day
Pitso Mosimane drops an old childhood snap that has everyone gushing online. Pitso's childhood throwback Pitso Mosimane shares a photo of a young boy from way before fame hit. An Instagram post shows him as a kid full of big dreams early on. Fans melt seeing the humble start of a coaching legend. Motivational message Pitso stresses every kid deserves space to chase wild ambitions. He points out dreams kick off long before trophies or crowds show up. Real success needs more than wishing it into existence. Human Rights Day tie-in Post drops on Human Rights Day to support young dreamers. Pitso calls for guidance, structure, and real chances for kids. He wants systems built to protect every child's shot at greatness. Fan love...
Edmilson Dove backs Benni McCarthy for Kaizer Chiefs
Edmilson Dove throws full weight behind Benni McCarthy, landing the Kaizer Chiefs' hot seat. Dove pushes McCarthy for Chiefs Edmilson Dove openly backs Benni McCarthy as the perfect fit for Kaizer Chiefs coach. Dove calls McCarthy one of his absolute favorite bosses from Cape Town City days. He insists Benni owns the exact skills big clubs demand right now. Dove feels 100 percent sure McCarthy can steer the Chiefs ahead strongly. McCarthy's heavy resume Benni McCarthy smashed it, coaching AmaZulu FC with solid results. Manchester United staff gig gave him top-tier European exposure. Playing glory plus coaching wins builds serious street cred for the job. Personality sells it Dove praises Benni's brutal honesty as a massive...
No helicopter exists to save 18 villagers in Chipinge
Stranded villagers face rising floodwaters and crocs with zero chopper backup available. Chipinge flooding crisis Eighteen people from Mahenye Village sit trapped on Lisungwe Island. The Save River and Runde River junction keeps them cut off for three weeks running. Water keeps climbing higher every single day now. Crocodiles lurk close by adding extra danger. Rescue roadblocks Zimbabwe Republic Police divers keep failing to reach the group. The helicopter stays stuck, handling other emergencies in Midlands Province. Wooden boats from Mozambican locals offer the only shot, but pack huge risks. Official response Chipinge District Development Coordinator William Mashava flags the National Civil Protection Unit. Villagers rely on the...
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