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Rainfall expected to ease off in most parts of SA in time for Easter weekend
Cloudy and cold conditions with heavy rains and thundershowers persist in the east on Wednesday, affecting KwaZulu-Natal and the eastern half of the Eastern Cape, where a warning of disruptive rainfall has been issued to enable the public to plan.
MECs can’t order prosecution how to do its work – NPA
The Eastern Cape National Prosecuting Authority says they do not take instruction to prosecute from the MECs.
Pupils who take part in gangs will face DC, suspension – MEC
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane says any pupil found to be involved in gang-related activities will be suspended immediately and face formal disciplinary action.
ANC in KZN became too comfortable in power, says convener Jeff Radebe
The ANC in KZN had become so comfortable with being in power that it had drifted away from those it led, says the recently appointed convener of the provincial task team, Jeff Radebe.
Gauteng education confirms man caught on video harassing woman is a teacher
The Gauteng department of education says the man caught on a video in a taxi allegedly sexually harassing a woman who was close to tears as he told him and other men to stop is indeed a teacher and they are investigating his conduct.
Cogta condemns killing of KZN induna
The KwaZulu Natal co-operative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) department is calling for justice after the murder of induna Aaron Gwala on Sunday.

United Airlines refutes claims of expanding flight routes to South Africa
United Airlines has clarified that it is not expanding its services to South Africa, contradicting Patricia de Lille’s statement.
Legendary actor Don Mlangeni-Nawa dies
Former Isidingo actor Don Mlangeni-Nawa has died at age 65. The Mlangeni-Nawa family confirmed the news in a statement released on Wednesday.

American pastor rescued after being abducted in Gqeberha
Three suspects were fatally shot during a gun battle with police amid the rescue of a kidnapped American pastor…
Vaccinate against flu to protect yourself, your loved ones – NICD
Vaccinate, vaccinate, vaccinate. This is the call to citizens just as the National Institute for Communicable Diseases announced that for the first time in 15 years, said the flu season has hit us early.

Minister’s Starlink push hits resistance in South Africa
Minister Solly Malatsi’s attempt to introduce Elon Musk’s Starlink to South Africa hasbeen met with opposition
WATCH | Asbestos scam accused back in court, case ready for trial
The multimillion-rand Free State asbestos scandal involving former ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule and businessman Edwin Sodi is back in court on Wednesday. Magasuhle, Sodi, former human settlements director-general Thabani Zulu and 18 others are facing charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering.
Trio stopped in their tracks after ‘stealing bus shelter’ in Cape Town
The long arm of the law put the brakes on three men who allegedly stole a bus stop shelter and were spotted dragging it away in the early hours of Wednesday in Cape Town.
We’re living in fear, says family of taxi owner who was shot dead
The woman taxi owner who died in a hail of bullets on Monday night was attacked near the same intersection as her slain husband seven years ago.
New committee zooms in on misconduct, abuse in churches
The commission’s chairperson, Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva, said the initiative was a long-overdue response to systemic failures in sacred spaces.
No NSFAS payment, no food for students
Charles Madira, a second year mechanical engineering student, has stopped going to lectures and instead hunts for piece jobs like gardening to feed himself.
Why Joburg needs another big loan
The City of Joburg says it has gone out to raise R750m loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to fund upgrades for the metro’s water reservoirs.