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Mkhize warns ANC members against succession debate

African National Congress (ANC) treasurer-general Zweli Mkhize has spoken out against party members who have publicly pronounced their preferred candidates ahead of the ANC national conference in 2017. Mkhize’s name, that of Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, as well as Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, have been in the mix for leadership positions. Some media houses have speculated that Mkhize may be one option for Ramaphosa's deputy if he (Ramaphosa) becomes ANC president. Mkhize […]

today19 December 2016

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Over 3000 motorists arrested over festive period so far

A total of 3078 motorists have been arrested on South African roads in the first 16 days of the festive period – December 1 to 16 – for drunken driving, speed, reckless and negligent driving, and possession of false documents, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) said on Sunday. The arrests included two motorists who allegedly attempted to bribe a traffic official in the Eastern Cape as well as a […]

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Mass moulood a reminder of Prophet’s universal values

With the world plagued by poverty, war and oppression today, Muslim leaders have again implored on the ummah to intensify their love, compassion and tolerance towards humanity. As Muslims mark the month of Rabi ul Awwal, there has been increases calls on the ummah to go back to the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and to imbue his humanistic values, which transcends time. This was the driving message at the […]

today18 December 2016

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Aleppo evacuation monitors to be voted on Sunday by UN Security Council

The United Nations Security Council is due to vote on Sunday on a French-drafted resolution aimed at ensuring that UN officials can monitor evacuations from besieged parts of the Syrian city of Aleppo and the protection of civilians who remain. The draft text, seen by Reuters on Saturday, also "emphasizes that the evacuations of civilians must be voluntary and to final destinations of their choice, and protection must be provided […]

today18 December 2016

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Hamas blames Israel for killing drone expert in Tunisia

The Palestinian Hamas group in Gaza blamed Israel on Saturday for the killing in Tunisia this week of a Tunisian national it described as one of its drone experts, and threatened retaliation. Hamas's armed wing, the Qassam Brigades, said Mohammed Zawari, who was gunned down near the city of Sfax on Thursday, had been a member of the group for 10 years and had been supervising its drone programme. Hamas, […]

today18 December 2016

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Suicide bomber kills 30 soldiers in Yemen’s Aden

A suicide bomber has killed at least 30 Yemeni soldiers at a military base in the southern port city of Aden, a week after an attack by a local affiliate of ISIL killed dozens of troops in the city. Military officials and medics told the AFP news agency early on Sunday that the suicide bomber detonated his explosives as a group of soldiers were gathering to collect their salaries at […]

today18 December 2016

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Watch your kids around water: NSRI

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has urged parents to ensure their children have responsible adult supervision at all times around water, after a child drowned at Wilderness Lagoon on Saturday. The child is believed to be around nine or 10, NSRI spokesperson Craig Lambinon said. NSRI Wilderness duty coxswain, Torsten Henschel, said NSRI Wilderness beach was alerted to the drowning at around 11:13. When they arrived, lifeguards had recovered […]

today18 December 2016

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Competition watchdog probes R10-billion school uniform monopoly

The Competition Commission is poised to get tough on South Africa's school uniform monopolies, which force parents to cough up thousands of rands for new school kit even though similar items can usually be bought elsewhere at a fraction of the cost. At the heart of the commission's proposed investigation into the R10-billion school uniform industry are long-standing "exclusive supplier" arrangements entered into between school governing bodies, principals and retailers […]

today18 December 2016

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Storm a warning SA is spiritually lacking

A violent storm that ripped through a marquee, where President Jacob Zuma was addressing the Reconciliation Day celebration in Gopane, near Zeerust, in North West on Friday, has left traditional healers and seers wondering why the gods displayed such wrath. “Anger is hard to hide. This is a sign of compromised spirits,” said Solly Nduku, the general secretary of the National Unitary Professional Association for African Traditional Health Practitioners of […]

today18 December 2016

VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.

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