What’s happening in South Africa?
From jobs protesters in Cape Town being dispersed with water cannon and stun grenades, to the water department's irregular spending soaring to R31-billion, these are some of the headlines from across the country this week
Water department’s irregular spending now R31bn but I’m cleaning up – Sisulu
The minister says 166 cases within the department are at an advanced stage and that 97 officials have been found guilty
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Fita to file petition with Supreme Court after latest defeat
The organisation’s application to appeal the dismissal of its challenge on the tobacco ban was rejected on Friday
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WATCH: Stun grenades, water cannons used in Cape Town protest for jobs
In a hashtag #JobsSaveLives, a group camped outside parliament have apparently been met by a fierce hand from police
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Wits professor calls for more Covid 19 vaccine trial volunteers
Being involved in Covid-19 vaccine efforts will help Africans access whichever vaccine is found to be successful
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WATCH: ANC whistleblower Vytjie Mentor joins Mashaba’s new party
Former ANC MP and state capture whistleblower, Vytjie Mentor, is joining ex-Joburg mayor Herman Mashaba’s newly established political party, The People’s Dialogue, Mashaba has announced
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