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Off duty: Mayor Nkosinjani Speelman claims his remarks were a ‘slip of the tongue’
FREE STATE

Racist mayor extends his leave

The Free State ANC blames lockdown for no disciplinary action against Nkosinjani Speelman

  • Chris Gilili
4 min read
Mayor Nkosinjani Speelman.
ACE MAGASHULE

Luthuli House stands aside as racist Free State mayor carries on in role

Welkom mayor Nkosinjani Speelman has allegedly been continuing to perform his duties, despite his ‘suspension’

  • Chris Gilili
4 min read
Kaizer Chiefs’ new coach Giovanni Solinas with manager Bobby Motaung, players and fans, celebrating winning the Maize Cup 2018 final in July. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
BENNY MALAKOANE

Free State MECs off the hook after NPA withdraws corruption charges

The charges relate to alleged R2-billion tender fraud that has crippled the Matjhabeng Local Municipality

  • Canny Maphanga
2 min read
The interim order granted by the court is subject to part B of Sakeliga’s application where they want Eskom’s decision to interrupt electricity supply to the town reviewed, set aside and declared unlawful. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
ESKOM

Eskom threatens to turn off the lights in Free State towns

Three municipalities face power cuts over unpaid Eskom bills, while one acting municipal manager is sentenced to six months for contempt of court.

  • Sarah Evans
6 min read
2009 ELECTIONS

Zille challenges Zuma to visit stinky Free State town

ANC president Jacob Zuma should face the people of the Matjhabeng municipality where raw sewage flows through the streets, Helen Zille said on Monday.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read