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LIVE: Minister John Steenhuisen briefs media on FMD vaccine rollout

LIVE Minister John Steenhuisen briefs media on FMD vaccine rollout

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen briefs the media on Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine rollout in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Livestream| Steenhuisen media briefing on FMD vaccine rollout in KZN: www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/live-minister-john-steenhuisen-briefs-media-on-fmd-vaccine-rollout/

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Five Sassa officials fired for fraud in Joburg

South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) banners.

Five  South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) officials have been fired for fraud and corruption. The action follows disciplinary processes during which eight officials were arrested last year. Three cases are still pending. The officials were based at the SASSA Johannesburg office, which was temporarily closed but has since been reopened. The Agency’s spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi says they will continue …

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Linda Gxasheka continues testimony after Commission’s orders

Linda Gxasheka returns to the stand at the Madlanga Commission

Suspended Ekurhuleni Human Resources head Linda Gxasheka has continued to testify after the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry ordered her to do so. It rejected Gxasheka’s counsel’s request for a postponement. Gxasheka’s attorney, Emmah Magula, argued they were not able to continue because they received the documents late. This is how Commission Chairperson Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga made the ruling in Pretoria. …

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Geordin Hill-Lewis to run for Democratic Alliance leader position – SABC News

Geordin Hill Lewis to run for Democratic Alliance leader position

The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Deputy Leader in the Western Cape, Geordin Hill-Lewis, has announced that he’ll run for the position of the party’s Federal Leader. He made the announcement in Elsies River on the Cape Flats. The announcement comes after the current leader, John Steenhuisen, said recently that he would not stand for re-election at the DA’s elective conference in …

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ActionSA urges Hlabisa to put Ekurhuleni under administration

ActionSA urges Hlabisa to put Ekurhuleni under administration

The ActionSA in Ekurhuleni says it plans to write to Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa soon to ask him to look at the possibility of placing the city under administration. This comes after Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza reshuffled his cabinet. He is facing criticism after Speaker Dorah Mlambo resigned following her appointment to the mayoral committee. ActionSA …

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EFF lays criminal charges against Paul O’Sullivan

EFF Deputy Secretary-General Leigh-Ann Mathys opens a case against Paul O’Sullivan at the Cape Town Police Station on February 27, 2026.

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has laid a criminal charge against private investigator Paul O’ Sullivan. This follows his conduct during the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee’s hearings on Thursday. O’Sullivan walked out before completing his testimony, saying he was rushing to catch a flight. The committee is awaiting advice on the matter from Parliament’s legal team. National Assembly Speaker Thoko …

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EACOP hands over Nyamasoga-Katooke road

EACOP hands over Nyamasoga Katooke road

The newly constructed Nyamasoga–Katooke Road by EACOP aimed at enhancing community livelihoods by improving local infrastructure, boosting trade, and supporting everyday economic and social activities within communities along the pipeline route. Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) in partnership with Hoima City, has handed over the newly constructed Nyamasoga – KatookeRoad under its …

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LIVE: KwaZulu-Natal SOPA 2026

LIVE KwaZulu Natal SOPA 2026

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli delivers his state of the province address at the KZN legislature in Pietermaritzburg. Livestream: www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/live-kwazulu-natal-sopa-2026/

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DA in Joburg hopes Deputy Mayor, Finance MMC posts will be merged – SABC News

DA in Joburg hopes Deputy Mayor Finance MMC posts will

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