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Magashule’s former personal assistant ‘intimidated’ by Hawks and FBI investigators
Moroadi Cholota, the woman at the heart of the state’s case against Ace Magashule, claims that the Hawks with the assistance of the FBI attempted to coerce and coach a statement…
National Assembly to vote on motion to downgrade South African embassy in Israel
The motion comes after the killing of at least 60 Palestinians in the past four days by Israeli soldiers at the Gaza border
ANC commission agrees to downgrade SA embassy in Israel
The ANC international relations commission came to an agreement to approve a policy that will see the SA embassy in Israel being downgraded
MDC says 24 killed as SA probes poll violence
Zimbabwe’s opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) said on Tuesday that four more of its members had been killed by supporters of President Robert Mugabe in nearly a…
Zim court releases SA technicians
Two South African technicians arrested two weeks ago under Zimbabwe’s laws relating to the media and defeating the course of justice were acquitted and freed on Monday, a…
SA journalist arrested by Israeli police
South African journalist Mark Klusener has been arrested in Jerusalem by Israeli police, the Foreign Affairs Department said on Monday. ”A South African journalist, Mark…
SA technician being held in Zim admitted to hospital
South African satellite technician Sipho Maseko, who is being held in a Zimbabwean prison, has been admitted to St Anne’s Hospital in Harare after his blood-sugar levels reached…
MDC: Zim cops charge Jo’burg-based pilot with fraud
Zimbabwe police have pressed fraud charges related to a hotel booking against a Johannesburg-based pilot arrested while flying Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Morgan…
Zim elections ‘not an even playing field’
A war of words has erupted ahead of election day in Zimbabwe this Saturday, with the opposition saying the government has already rigged the vote. These elections were ”never…
SA nurse detained in Saudi to return home
A Cape Town nurse who was detained in Saudi Arabia would soon be brought back to South Africa, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. Dannelene Noach (54) reportedly…
Zim opposition push for vote delay
Zimbabwe’s opposition urged South African President Thabo Mbeki on Thursday to try to persuade his counterpart, Robert Mugabe, to delay elections due in March, opposition and…
ANC saddened by Sisulu death
The African National Congress (ANC) was saddened by the ”untimely death” of Mlungisi Sisulu, the son of Max and Elinor Sisulu, it said on Friday. ”The ANC extends its heartfelt…
Mlungisi Sisulu dies in London
Mlungisi Sisulu, son of Max and Elinor Sisulu, died in London early on Thursday morning, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. Departmental spokesperson Ronnie Mamoepa said…
SA unveils multiple entry permit for Zim traders
Cross-border traders from Zimbabwe intending to travel to South Africa for business may now be eligible for a 12-month multiple entry permit, the Herald reported on Tuesday. A…
SA may relax visa requirements for Zimbabwe
Strict visa requirements for Zimbabweans intending to travel to South Africa are set to be reviewed following talks between the two countries, a media report said on Tuesday. The…