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[BREAKING] A member of the VIP Protection Unit has told the court that deputy president Paul Mashatile was in the car when 4 motorists were attacked on the N1 highway. PM
#KayaNews
#VIPProtection
#Mashatile
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has joined hundreds of South Africans at the OR Tambo international airport to welcome Bafana Bafana back home.
#kayanews
#BafanaBafana
#BafanaPride
TT
Unemployed Soweto residents are gathering at Thokoza Park.
They believe Joburg mayor Dada Morero's suggestion to hire foreign nationals as metro police officers is a proof that there are jobs in the City.
They are about to march to Morero's offices to drop their CVs. PM
Some of the contraband found at the 'Sun City' prison this evening includes:
- cellphones
- cables, chargers
- money
- rizla
- weed
- makeup; nail polish
- sharp objects
- in one case, a sex toy
#KayaNews
BREAKING NEWS: The Umkhonto WeSizwe Party has moved to clarify that impeached Judge John Hlophe is not its parliamentary Chief Whip, as indicated in a recent letter issued by the party.
The party says Hlophe is actually the
#MKParty
leader.
#KayaNews
#MK
#JudgeHlophe
TT
Gauteng Police have destroyed about 13-million mili-litres of alcohol - confiscated during various operations across the province.
Provincial Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni has identified alcohol as an enabler of different crime activities. PM
#KayaNews
[WATCH] Visuals from inside the Jhb Correctional Centre, where a raid by officials is underway.
The raid takes place following the posting of a video by an inmate (Cape Town) on social platforms. In the video, the inmate brags about the privileges of jail.
#KayaNews
BREAKING NEWS: Renowned broadcaster
#ThabisoSikwane
has passed away. This has been confirmed by her family spokesperson. The details surrounding her passing are unclear.
#KayaNews
NPM
[WATCH] The hearse of little Ditebogo Phalane has arrived at the Kopanong Hall in Soshanguve.
5-year-old Ditebogo was shot and killed when his father was hijacked last week.
#KayaNews
#DitebogoPhalane
KS.
The EFF is demanding the immediate reversal of the appointment of advocates Paul Pretorius and Matthew Chaskalson as consultants within the National Prosecuting Authority.
They've been tasked with prosecuting cases related to the State Capture Commission.
#KayaNews
NPM
[WATCH] Redi Tlhabi slams claims about Eusebius McKaisers cause of death.
Tlhabi says McKaisers reason for passing was not from the covid-19 vaccine. She further explains that McKaiser was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2008.
#KayaNews
#McKaiserMemorial
#EusebiusMcKaiser
MP
Nthabiseng Lefophana from Bokamoso senior secondary school in Limpopo, is among 34 top achievers for the matric class of 2023.
She has given advice to the matric class of 2024.
#kayanews
#Matric2023
TT
#ATM
has filed court papers at the Gauteng High Court to set aside Public Protector
#KholekaGcaleka
's
#PhalaPhala
report.
It argues that Gcaleka's investigation into president
#CyrilRamaphosa
's conduct was flawed and influenced by a conflict of interest. KH
#KayaNews
The family of Bafana Bafana defender Terrence Mashego has joined hundreds of fans at the OR Tambo International Airport to welcome the team back home.
#kayanews
#BafanaKaofela
#BafanaPride
TT
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reportedly spent about 44-million rand to host just 4 Imbizos, with the bulk of that money for marquees, sound systems and mobile toilets.
#KayaNews
NPM
The Department of Home Affairs has cancelled the irregularly acquired visas of 95 Libyans who were arrested in White River, Mpumalanga
It says the visas were fraudulently acquired through Tunisia. KH
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JUST IN : Residents in Naledi Soweto are now looting spaza shops in the area.
This after 5 learners died after allegedly consuming food from a spaza shop.
#KayaNews
KJ
[WATCH] Tempers are running high outside Eskom head offices.
Buccleuch residents are restless as they have waited over one hour for a response from Eskom management.
#KayaNews
#BuccleuchWantsPower
#Eskom
Production has been brought to a standstill at BMW plant in Rosslyn.
Workers have downed tools after the company retrenched and suspended more than 700 staff members.
Earlier police fired rubber bullets at striking workers. PM
#KayaNews
#BMWstrike
[WATCH] Black First Land First Pres. Andile Mngxitama following ConCourt ruling on
#IEC
appeal of
#JacobZuma
candidacy.
"We expected this, this court is anti-comradeZuma ... who said President Zuma was going to go to parliament?"
#KayaNews
#ElectionsOnKaya
KS
[WATCH]: EFF leader Julius Mamela being welcomed by EFF supporters who have filled up the Dobsonville stadium in Soweto for the party’s provincial manifesto launch.
#KayaNews
#2024Elections
NPM
The
@Springboks
arrive to a hero's welcome by thousands of supporters at
@ortambo_int
airport.
With four titles under their belt and a second consecutive win, the
#Springboks
have been described as one of the greatest teams in rugby history! 🏆
#KayaNews
#SpringboksRWC
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[WATCH] EFF leader Floyd Shivambu says President Cyril Ramaphosa should step down.
Shivambu has been leading the protest in Sandton. MP
#KayaNews
#NationalShutdown
Thakasile Ayabonga Zungu from Madiba Comprehensive School in Gauteng, takes us through being told she is a top achiever for the matric of 2023.
#kayanews
#MatricResults2023
TT
Incredible Happenings Church pastor Paseka "Mboro" Motsoeneng says he will offer a reward of R5000 for anyone who can identify those who burnt his church while he was in prison.
Mboro is briefing the media after he was released on bail last week. KH
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Some of the contraband found on inmates at the 'Sun City' prison. These include TV'S, cellphones, chargers, old laptops, Playstation consoles, & other electronics.
Police are carrying out a raid this evening to check that inmates aren't keeping any contraband.
#KayaNews
[WATCH]: MK Party member Andile Mngxithama responding to the issue of land against historical injustices in South Africa. He said this post his swearing-in as a full member of Parliament.
#KayaNews
#Parliament
#MKParty
[WATCH]: The Father of the grade R learner who died after allegedly consuming snacks from a local spaza shop in Naledi in Soweto details how she died.
He says he watched his little girl’s life wither away right in front of him.
#KayaNews
NPM
A large group of people who stand with
#OperationDudula
have arrived outside the Akasia police station in Tshwane.
They are set to go from company to company to demand they prioritize the employment of South Africans over foreign nationals.
@KatSekhotho
[WATCH] Angry residents of Buccleuch have gathered outside ESKOM head offices in Megawatt Park.
Residents say that they have not had electricity since Sunday, 14 May.
#KayaNews
#BuccleuchWantsPower
#Eskom
MP
EFF leader Julius Malem has called for unity in all sporting codes.
He says it must not be selective and racialised.
Malema joined hundreds of soccer fans to welcome Bafana Bafana back home.
#kayanews
#BafanaKaofela
#BafanaBafana
TT
Legendary actress Mam' Connie Chiume is set to be laid to rest today.
Chiume passed away last week after being admitted into hospital.
She's been remembered as an extraordinary talent who's work has elevated the arts in South Africa.
#KayaNews
#connieChiume
JJ
JUST IN : UDM leader Bantu Holomisa has confirmed that his party has accepted the invitation from the ANC to join the Government of National Unity.
#KayaNews
#GNU
KS.
uMkhonto weSizwe President
#JacobZuma
arriving at the Royal House of Kgosi Dr. Lesedi Motsatsi in Tlokweng, outside Rustenburg.
Zuma is attending the enthronement of the Chief of Batlokwa ba Bogatsu, Kgosi Motsatsi. PM
#KayaNews
The office of Deputy President
#PaulMashatile
has confirmed that he is okay after he collapsed at N'wamitwa Day celebrations in Limpopo. Kaya News has reliably learnt that he was dehydrated due to the heat but medical professionals have cleared him of any danger.
#KayaNews
NPM
Legends such as Doc Khumalo and Makhaya Ntini, along with politicians (Lesufi and Mbalula) and other dignitaries, gathered at FNB Stadium to celebrate Dr. Pitso Mosimane on his 60th birthday.
@Kaya_Sport
KN
[WATCH] EFF's Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, "The true enemy General [Bheki Cele] is poverty. If we do not solve poverty as a country, we will never solve crime..."
Ndlozi speaking at the funeral of
#DitebogoPhalane
.
#KayaNews
#crime
KS.
Police officers have just come out from the home of the uncle of
#OscarPistorius
and refuse to confirm that indeed the blade runner is home.
This house in Waterkloof is where the former olympic star will stay while on parole.
#kayanews
TT
[PICTURES] This is what mourners see as they arrive at Peter
#Mashata
's Mabuse family home in Mabopane.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi visited the family today. KH
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Two more shops owned by foreign nationals have been shut down in White City, Jabavu in Soweto.
The foreign nationals are forced to vacate the shops after one of them shot and wounded a Soweto boy. PM
ANC Deputy SG Nomvula Mokonyane welcomes former first lady Graca Machel and wife of former Debuty President F W De Klerk,Elita Georgiades.
#KayaNews
#Presidentiallnauguration2024
JUST IN: Johannesburg mayor
#KabeloGwamanda
says those calling for his resignation are attacking him as a black child.
Calls for him to step down have increased with opposition and civil society, saying he is not fit to lead. KH
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Actor Mpho Molepo, who starred alongside
#ConnieChiume
as "Fats" on Rhythm City, says the industry has lost a giant while he has lost a mother. KH
#KayaNews
WATCH: Dr Nandipha Magudumana waves and smiles at her father, Zolile Sekeleni, as they both appear in court in connection with the
#ThaboBester
escape.
Protests have broken out in parts of Klipfontein View,
#Midrand
. Residents have barred Allandale and Kynoch road with rocks and burning tyres.
Its understood community members are protesting against prolonged water outages. KS
[video supplied by Ekurhuleni Media]
[GALLERY] In attendance is EFF leader Julius Malema, Limpho Hani, Advocate Dali Mpofu and 1st DSG of ANC Nomvula Mokonyane.
#ZolekaMandela
#KayaNews
KS.
City power has announced plans to phase in a basic charge for the use of prepaid metres. Residential prepaid customers can expect to pay a monthly service fee of R70, as well as a R130 network capacity charge. The fee excludes VAT. GM
@CityPowerJhb
#PrepaidMeters
#KayaNews
WATCH: A motorist who has been stuck on the N3 toll for 13 hours has told Kaya news that there is no movement due to the heavy snow falls. Lungani Mhlongo says they do not know for how much longer they'll be stuck there.
#KayaNews
NPM
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has suspended Poverty Minister Beta Edu over allegations that she diverted public funds into a private bank account.
Edu is accused of looting almost $50 million from a social investment fund meant for the poor. GM
#KayaNews
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@TheGazelleNews
JUST IN: The case against Former Steinhoff director Stephanus Grobler's case has been postponed to 14 February next year
He is facing charges of racketeering, three counts of fraud worth R21 billion aswell as manipulation of financial statements. KH
#KayaNews
[EXCLUSIVE]
@EFFSouthAfrica
members were present this morning at
#QueensHighSchool
where a learner, Brian Ndlovu was allegedly bullied into drinking poison which led to his death.
A memorandum of demands was handed over to the school following the tragic incident.
#KayaNews
MP
JUST IN
#BoksburgGasLeak
#KayaNews
has reliably learned that illegal mining operations have resumed at the Angelo informal settlement.
This, despite 17 people dying last week due to a gas leak.
EFF supporters have started arriving at the FNB Stadium - in Nasrec Johannesburg this morning.
This is where the party is hosting its 10th anniversary celebration. PM
#KayaNews
#EFF10thAnniversary
BREAKING NEWS: Kaya News has received confirmation of the passing of legendary broadcaster and Carte Blanche presenter
#DerekWatts
.
Watts lost his battle with cancer earlier today.
#KayaNews
NPM
BREAKING: Rhema Bible Church founder Pastor Ray McCauley has passed away.
In a statement his family says he died earlier this evening surrounded by his loved ones.
McCauley was 75.
#KayaNews
TT
[IMAGES] Officials are investigating the cause of a fire in Midrand, which has left scores of people homeless.
A fire gutted over 130 complex units at the
#BroadwalkUrbanVillage
complex.
#KayaNews
KS
JUST IN: EFF leader Julius Malema has arrived at the Judicial Service commission interviews.
Malema, who is also a commissioner, was absent from yesterday's session. KH
#KayaNews
#ConnieChiume
's son Tumi speaks out about the poor working conditions her mother endured in the industry.
He says at the age of 70
#ConnieChiume
was required to work 16 hours a day. KH
#KayaNews
[WATCH]: MK members attacking expelled party member Jabulani Khumalo outside the Johannesburg High Court.
Some members shouting that they will not be lead by Khumalo.
#KayaNews
#KhumaloVSZuma
#ElectionsOnKaya
NPM
[WATCH] Johannesburg MMC for Public Safety Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku supports the Westbury community in their fight for more job opportunities in the coloured community.
Tshwaku says the community should not feel like second class citizens.
#KayaNews
#Westbury
MP
BREAKING NEWS : The Home Affairs Department confirms that there is prima facie indications of fraud committed by
#ChidimmaAdetshina
's mother
It says identity theft may have been
committed by the person recorded in Home Affairs records a Adetshina’s mother.
#KayaNews
KS
BREAKING NEWS: Police have confirmed that 95 Libyan nationals have been arrested in White River in Mpumalanga this morning.
This after officials uncovered a suspected camp, carrying out illegal military training.
#KayaNews
#Mpumalanga
KS