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Raymond Zondo is the new Chief Justice

Raymond Zondo is the new Chief Justice

Supplied Content  President Cyril Ramaphosa has, under Section 174(3) of the Constitution, appointed Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo as the new Chief Justice from April 1, 2022. The President’s decision follows consultation with the Judicial Service Commission. He further consulted leaders of parties in the National Assembly. In terms of…

IN PICTURES | Armed Forces Day in Mbombela

IN PICTURES | Armed Forces Day in Mbombela

The Commander-In-Chief of the South African National Defence Force, President Cyril Ramaphosa officiated the Armed Forces Day today. READ | Cyril Ramaphosa visits province He laid a wreath in Barberton earlier in remembrance of those fallen. He delivered a keynote address thereafter in Mbombela. Here’s all the sequence of events in…

Major housing project on the cards for Mpumalanga

Major housing project on the cards for Mpumalanga

The Minister of Human settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi, announced six major housing projects in the country. The department will build 360 units in the Willow Creek Project in Ermelo. The project entails the construction of 360 SHUs in the Ermelo Central Business District (CBD). We expect this project to create 1…

Ntando Mahlangu scoops gold medal

Mpumalanga-born Paralympian, Thando Mahlangu won a gold medal in the Men’s Long Jump T63 last Saturday. Mahlangu set a new world record with a jump of 7.17 metres, crushing out German Leon Schaefer’s 7.12. Many took to social media to congratulate the athlete including President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Tributes pour in for Ikosi Sipho Mahlangu

The Ndebele king and chairperson of the House of Traditional Leaders, Ikosi Sipho Mahlangu has died. His death was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa when he was addressing the nation last night.  Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, said Mahlangu will always be remembered as a champion of rural development. “Ikosi Mahlangu advanced the…

Tributes pour in after the passing of Jackson Mthembu

Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu passed away this morning following Covid-19 related complications. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his passing. He described his death as shocking with deep sorrow. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time of loss. Minister Mthembu was an exemplary leader, an activist and…