One of the ‘greatest freedom fighters’ of our existence passed away a year ago today (2/4/2018) and plans to fully honour Winnie Mandela’s legacy are in the pipeline. A year on from Winnie Mandela’s death, the tributes have been pouring in for one of the most iconic struggle heroes in South Africa’s history. Ma’ Winnie..
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Here we go again with the Winnie Mandela case to paste her name on everything: First their were two now there are four places that could be renamed after her this year
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Mr. Former ANC minister Ronnie Kasrils just can’t leave the political scene and put his nose in where it doesn’t belong – “Valid criticism of Israel is not antisemitic”
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Former ANC Minister Ronnie Kasrils has penned an explosive opinion piece for The Guardian, comparing the current Israeli regime to that of South Africa’s apartheid in the 21st century. Their treatment of Palestinian citizens in Gaza has received widespread condemnation, and the situation is under the microscope as elections loom. Ronnie Kasrils compares Israel to..
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Three South African cities named amongst “the most violent in the world” and this has a great impact on our tourism
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The Mexican Council for Public Security and Criminal Justice have published their annual report on the most violent cities in the world. It’s not an easy read. This isn’t the news we were hoping to hear this week. But unfortunately, three cities in South Africa have been included on the top 50 list of “the..
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How many overseas voters will take part, and where they’re voting from for the 2019 Elections
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A record number of overseas voters have applied to vote in the 2019 Elections. Here’s where they are all from, with some surprises thrown in. The 2019 Elections are just around the corner, and the thrill of the democratic process is gripping South Africa. But you don’t have to be in this country to make..
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Here’s a look at South Africa’s big expat tax to hit you and your options
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An amendment to the South African Income Tax Act, which will have hard-hitting consequences for citizens working outside South Africa, will come into force in March 2020. South Africans earning an income abroad should be considering their options, says Sovereign Trust SA. As it currently stands, South Africans working abroad for more than 183 days..
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Pieter Doorewaard and Phillip Schutte sentenced to 18 – 23 years behind bars, but the witness who lied was not taken into account, but Afriforum will help in the fight
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They’re going away for a long time. Pieter Doorewaard and Phillip Schutte have both received lengthy sentences for murdering a 16-year-old boy in Coligny. Pieter Doorewaard and Phillip Schutte, who were found guilty of murdering teenager Matlhomola Mosweu in 2017, have been sentenced to a combined total of 41 years in jail between them, following..
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South African Elections 2019: South Africans abroad have one week left to apply
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This applies to South Africans living abroad and those who will be travelling during the elections. The Electoral Commission has reminded all voters, who wish to cast their ballot in the national elections outside of South Africa, that they have just one week left to apply. In terms of the election timetable published last week,..
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