South Africa’s Department of Employment and Labour says it plans to fine employers up to R100,000 for each undocumented foreign worker they hire, as the government steps up action against illegal immigration….
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South Africa: Limpopo husband sentenced to life for k!lling nurse wife at Lebowakgomo Hospital
The Polokwane High Court has sentenced a 56-year-old Limpopo man to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife, a former nurse at Lebowakgomo Hospital. Molabe Fannie Seribishane, from Ngwaname Newstand in Mafefe,…
Nqakula Says Ramaphosa Could Face Arrest Over Misconduct Claims
Former national chairperson of the South African Communist Party, Charles Nqakula, has revealed that President Cyril Ramaphosa could potentially face arrest over certain allegations of misconduct. Nqakula made these allegations during his…
Targeting the bosses: Ramaphosa threatens jail for hiring undocumented workers
Government is also establishing an Intelligent Population Register containing biometric data for every person in the country as the foundation for a digital identity system. The Department of Home Affairs will set…
Ngizwe Mchunu issues apology to Court and Malema after being found guilty of contempt
Ngizwe Mchunu has issued an unreserved public apology to the High Court and EFF leader Julius Malema after being found guilty of contempt of court for violating previous court orders that barred him from repeating…
South Africa : DA Members Split Over Liam Jacobs’ Return After Past R@cism Allegations
Some Democratic Alliance members are reportedly angered by Liam Jacobs’ return to the party, questioning why he was welcomed back after previously branding the DA as racist. Jacobs, who left the DA…
South Africa:Tragic sh00ting incident claims life of 12-year-old girl during qurbani event
A 12-year-old girl from Azaadville has d!ed after she was allegedly struck by a bull3t during a qurbani incident, with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. According to information released following…
Eight Students Arrested After Suspected Arson at Kenyan Girls’ School That Killed 16
Kenyan police have arrested eight students over a suspected arson attack at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County, where a dormitory fire killed 16 children and left 79 others hospitalized. The fire…
South Africa: Santaco weighs next move after taxi boss Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni’s dramatic arrest
South African National Taxi Council (Santaco), says it is closely monitoring developments involving taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni as the organisation weighs whether any leadership changes may be necessary following his arrest on extortion…
South Africa: Sizwe Dhlomo reacts to Unathi Nkayi’s alleged drunk driving arrest
Radio presenter Sizwe Dhlomo reacted to the news that former radio presenter Unathi Nkayi had been allegedly arrested for drunk driving. Dhlomo reshared the Sunday Times’ post with the eyes emoji, and from there, people…