’It is true that the ANC is divided’ - Ace Magashule
African National Congress secretary general Ace Magashule addressed the ANC Women’s League in Kliptown on 7 April 2021 in commemoration of what would have been the 150th birthday of struggle icon Charlotte Maxeke.
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'It is true that the ANC is divided’ - Ace Magashule
African National Congress secretary general Ace Magashule addressed the ANC Women’s League in Kliptown on 7 April 2021 in commemoration of what would have been the 150th birthday of struggle icon Charlotte Maxeke.
'Are we betraying the cause of freedom?' ANC asks as Solomon Mahlangu remembered
The African National Congress held a commemoration ceremony for struggle icon Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu, who was hanged at the Pretoria Central Prison on 6 April 1979. Party deputy general-secretary Jessie Duarte made a call to members to remember what they stood for.
'Are we betraying the cause of freedom?' - ANC commemorates Solomon Mahlangu
The African National Congress held a commemoration ceremony for struggle icon Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu, who was hanged at the Pretoria Central Prison on 6 April 1979. Party deputy general-secretary Jessie Duarte made a call to members to remember what they stood for.
’Funerals allowed me to bring comfort to the nation’ - Noxolo Grootboom bows out
Eyewitness News sat down with veteran broadcaster Noxolo Grootboom on 1 April 2021 after she bowed out as a news anchor at the SABC. Grootboom opens up about her opportunities and legacy at the state broadcaster.
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’I'm going nowhere - my blood is black, green and gold’ - Ace Magashule
ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule was in Soweto on 31 March 2021 to plant trees following party’s deadline for him to step aside in 30 days. He faces charges of fraud and corruption for a failed asbestos removal contract in Free State.
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’30 days to step aside or face suspension’ - ANC closes its NEC meeting
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa finally closed off the weekend's ANC NEC meeting on 29 March 2021 where he mentioned that all members who have been criminally charged would now have 30 days to step aside or face suspension.
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Alexandra couple want answers after son sustains severe burns at creche
The mother of a two-year-old boy who was burnt with hot water at an Alexandra crèche speaks to Eyewitness News about the family’s ordeal.
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Embracing 4th industrial revolution: Transport ministry launches Easter Road Safety campaign
Deputy Minister of Transport Dikeledi Magadzi launched the Easter Road Safety Campaign at the Bapong Traffic Control Centre in the North West on 29 March 2021, where technology was the highlight of the day as traffic officers received drones and body cams as part of their new equipment.
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COVID-19 deaths: 'You can’t relate if you haven’t experienced it personally'
South Africa marks a full year of lockdown and Eyewitness News went to unpack how those who have lost their loved ones have dealt with their loss.
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VIDEO: COVID deaths: 'You can’t relate if you haven’t experienced it personally'
South Africa marks a full year of lockdown and Eyewitness News unpacks how those who have lost their loved ones have dealt with their loss.
ConCourt reserves judgment in Zuma vs Zondo case
The Constitutional Court has reserved judgement in the former President Jacob Zuma matter. The state capture commission is asking the Constitutional Court to find Zuma guilty of contempt of court, and if found guilty, to jail him for two years. This after Zuma refused to appear before the commission of inquiry into alleged state capture.
President Cyril Ramaphosa to testify at state capture commission
Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo announced that he had set aside four days in April for President Cyril Ramaphosa to appear at the state capture commission. The Presidency confirmed Ramaphosa would give evidence in his capacity as President and former Deputy President of South Africa and as President and former Deputy President of the ANC.
‘We have lost a true pan-Africanist’ - Ramaphosa hails Tanzania's Magufuli
President Cyril Ramaphosa attended the funeral of the late Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli on 22 March 2021.
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VBS bail bid: NPA says accused's pleas of poverty are 'part of the game'
Seven more accused connected to the VBS corruption scandal appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on 12 March 2021 where their bail applications were granted, ranging from R50,000 to R100,000.
'There was overreach by the police' - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the National House of Traditional Leaders on 11 March 2021 where he extended his condolences to the family of Mthokozisi Ntumba after he was fatally shot during student protests in Braamfontein.
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‘There were some images we weren’t ready to see’ - Ntumba’s cousin
Sthembiso Jwara, the cousin of Mthokozisi Ntumba, speaks about the character of his cousin after Police Minister Bheki Cele visited the family to pay his respects on 11 March 2021. Ntumba was shot dead in Braamfontein during a student protest.
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‘Defending police criticism is slowly becoming difficult’ - Bheki Cele
Police minister Bheki Cele visited the family home of Mthokozisi Ntumba on 11 March 2021 to pay his respects after Ntumba was shot dead during a student protest in Braamfontein. Students have been protesting against financial exclusion in universities.
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