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[BREAKING] A member of the VIP Protection Unit has told the court that deputy president Paul Mashatile was in the car when 4 motorists were attacked on the N1 highway. PM
#KayaNews
#VIPProtection
#Mashatile
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has joined hundreds of South Africans at the OR Tambo international airport to welcome Bafana Bafana back home.
#kayanews
#BafanaBafana
#BafanaPride
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[WATCH] The hearse of little Ditebogo Phalane has arrived at the Kopanong Hall in Soshanguve.
5-year-old Ditebogo was shot and killed when his father was hijacked last week.
#KayaNews
#DitebogoPhalane
KS.
[WATCH] Redi Tlhabi slams claims about Eusebius McKaisers cause of death.
Tlhabi says McKaisers reason for passing was not from the covid-19 vaccine. She further explains that McKaiser was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2008.
#KayaNews
#McKaiserMemorial
#EusebiusMcKaiser
MP
Nthabiseng Lefophana from Bokamoso senior secondary school in Limpopo, is among 34 top achievers for the matric class of 2023.
She has given advice to the matric class of 2024.
#kayanews
#Matric2023
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The family of Bafana Bafana defender Terrence Mashego has joined hundreds of fans at the OR Tambo International Airport to welcome the team back home.
#kayanews
#BafanaKaofela
#BafanaPride
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[WATCH] Tempers are running high outside Eskom head offices.
Buccleuch residents are restless as they have waited over one hour for a response from Eskom management.
#KayaNews
#BuccleuchWantsPower
#Eskom
[WATCH]: EFF leader Julius Mamela being welcomed by EFF supporters who have filled up the Dobsonville stadium in Soweto for the party’s provincial manifesto launch.
#KayaNews
#2024Elections
NPM
[WATCH] Black First Land First Pres. Andile Mngxitama following ConCourt ruling on
#IEC
appeal of
#JacobZuma
candidacy.
"We expected this, this court is anti-comradeZuma ... who said President Zuma was going to go to parliament?"
#KayaNews
#ElectionsOnKaya
KS
The
@Springboks
arrive to a hero's welcome by thousands of supporters at
@ortambo_int
airport.
With four titles under their belt and a second consecutive win, the
#Springboks
have been described as one of the greatest teams in rugby history! 🏆
#KayaNews
#SpringboksRWC
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[WATCH] EFF leader Floyd Shivambu says President Cyril Ramaphosa should step down.
Shivambu has been leading the protest in Sandton. MP
#KayaNews
#NationalShutdown
Thakasile Ayabonga Zungu from Madiba Comprehensive School in Gauteng, takes us through being told she is a top achiever for the matric of 2023.
#kayanews
#MatricResults2023
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A large group of people who stand with
#OperationDudula
have arrived outside the Akasia police station in Tshwane.
They are set to go from company to company to demand they prioritize the employment of South Africans over foreign nationals.
@KatSekhotho
[WATCH] Angry residents of Buccleuch have gathered outside ESKOM head offices in Megawatt Park.
Residents say that they have not had electricity since Sunday, 14 May.
#KayaNews
#BuccleuchWantsPower
#Eskom
MP
EFF leader Julius Malem has called for unity in all sporting codes.
He says it must not be selective and racialised.
Malema joined hundreds of soccer fans to welcome Bafana Bafana back home.
#kayanews
#BafanaKaofela
#BafanaBafana
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[WATCH] EFF's Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, "The true enemy General [Bheki Cele] is poverty. If we do not solve poverty as a country, we will never solve crime..."
Ndlozi speaking at the funeral of
#DitebogoPhalane
.
#KayaNews
#crime
KS.
Police officers have just come out from the home of the uncle of
#OscarPistorius
and refuse to confirm that indeed the blade runner is home.
This house in Waterkloof is where the former olympic star will stay while on parole.
#kayanews
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[PICTURES] This is what mourners see as they arrive at Peter
#Mashata
's Mabuse family home in Mabopane.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi visited the family today. KH
#KayaNews
WATCH: Dr Nandipha Magudumana waves and smiles at her father, Zolile Sekeleni, as they both appear in court in connection with the
#ThaboBester
escape.
Protests have broken out in parts of Klipfontein View,
#Midrand
. Residents have barred Allandale and Kynoch road with rocks and burning tyres.
Its understood community members are protesting against prolonged water outages. KS
[video supplied by Ekurhuleni Media]
[GALLERY] In attendance is EFF leader Julius Malema, Limpho Hani, Advocate Dali Mpofu and 1st DSG of ANC Nomvula Mokonyane.
#ZolekaMandela
#KayaNews
KS.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has suspended Poverty Minister Beta Edu over allegations that she diverted public funds into a private bank account.
Edu is accused of looting almost $50 million from a social investment fund meant for the poor. GM
#KayaNews
📷
@TheGazelleNews
[EXCLUSIVE]
@EFFSouthAfrica
members were present this morning at
#QueensHighSchool
where a learner, Brian Ndlovu was allegedly bullied into drinking poison which led to his death.
A memorandum of demands was handed over to the school following the tragic incident.
#KayaNews
MP
JUST IN
#BoksburgGasLeak
#KayaNews
has reliably learned that illegal mining operations have resumed at the Angelo informal settlement.
This, despite 17 people dying last week due to a gas leak.
EFF supporters have started arriving at the FNB Stadium - in Nasrec Johannesburg this morning.
This is where the party is hosting its 10th anniversary celebration. PM
#KayaNews
#EFF10thAnniversary
BREAKING NEWS: Kaya News has received confirmation of the passing of legendary broadcaster and Carte Blanche presenter
#DerekWatts
.
Watts lost his battle with cancer earlier today.
#KayaNews
NPM
[WATCH] Johannesburg MMC for Public Safety Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku supports the Westbury community in their fight for more job opportunities in the coloured community.
Tshwaku says the community should not feel like second class citizens.
#KayaNews
#Westbury
MP
EXCLUSIVE :
#KayaNews
has learned that some dancers hired for the
#ANC
's Siyanqoba Rally are accusing the party of making false promises.
Its understood that almost 200 dancers were offered R10 000 (each) last week, to be told yesterday they'd be paid R2500.
#ANCSiyanqoba
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The
#EFF
has accused King Charles III of flaunting the stolen star of Africa - the world’s largest diamond has been adorned by the royal family for over a century
The EFF says the coronation was painful reminder of looting and oppression. KH
#Kayanews
#Coronation
JUST IN : A cellphone expert has just indicated that singer
#KellyKhumalo
received a call from Fisokuhle Ntuli, who currently stands as accused number 5 in the
#SenzoMeyiwaTrial
- around the time of the soccer captains murder.
#KayaNews
KS.
JUST IN: A cellphone expert has told the court that there is an indication that everything was deleted from the phone of
#KellyKhumalo
the day after
#SenzoMeyiwa
was killed.
#KayaNews
KS.
Steyn explains that no two cellphone devices, anywhere in the world, can have the same serial number.
He also explains other abbreviations relating to incoming/outgoing SMS's and calls.
Authorities are searching for inmate Clatta Gumbo who escaped from Mamelodi hospital in Tshwane.
It is understood he was escorted to the hospital for a consultation with a Dietician when he attacked the guarding official, disarmed him and escaped from the hospital premises.
Cash Crusaders management is refusing EFF members to access its offices.
EFF members are picketing at various Cash Crusaders across Gauteng today.
The company has locked the red berets outside its offices at Lanseria Corporate Estate in Lanseria. PM
#KayaNews
#CashCrushaders
#RIPRichardMaponya
- In 2007, he was awarded the Order of the Baobab in Silver for his contribution to entrepreneurship despite oppressive apartheid conditions
Dr John Kani has arrived at the Bryanston Methodist church, where the funeral of late veteran photographer Dr Peter Magubane will be held.
#kayanews
#PeterMagubane
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[WATCH] Kaya News has spotted suspected illegal miners walking amongst children in
#Riverlea
.
Community members have been complaining about ongoing zama zama activities following a shootout at the weekend.
#KayaNews
#ZamaZamas
#illegalmining
MP
Chris April, a South African veteran actor, died at the age of 84 after being robbed at his home in
#Nyanga
. On February 6th, burglars allegedly broke into his home while he was sleeping. He recognized one of the robbers, resulting in a thrashing that left him severely injured.
EFF supporters, young and old, have painted FNB Stadium in red. Excitement as the red berets continue to arrive to celebrate the party's 10 year anniversary. PM
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#EFF10thAnniversary
[WATCH] Celebrated DJ Lamiez Holworthy and her husband acclaimed rapper Khuli Chana arrive at the funeral service of
#DitebogoPhalane
in Soshanguve.
#KayaNews
reporter
@KatSekhotho
is there and brings you the latest
@KayaOnAir
.
[WATCH] BREAKING: Police are looking for the son of businessmen, David Benzana.
Thabo Benzana is wanted for questioning regarding a planned cash in transit heist that police stopped this morning.
#Kayanews
#CIT
#Rigamani
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#BreakingNews
The family of media personality Kuli Roberts has confirmed to Kaya 959 the news of her passing
Her family has requested privacy during this time as they try and process the sudden news
The EFF is expected in court today in a bid to unseal the financial records of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s presidential campaign.
The party wants the court to order the official release of the documents
#EFF
#ramaphosa
EFF leader Julius Malema is expected to address what they call ground forces forum in Doorfontein.
According to the EFF the Forum is a meeting on the Party's elections strategy that will lead to a victory in the 2024 elections.
#KayaNews
#Election2024
JJ
BREAKING NEWS: Gauteng police have revealed to Kaya News that they have established a task team to deal with a hijacking and robbery syndicate at the Johannesburg fresh produce market.
#KayaNews
#JoburgMarket
MP
Some fans have started to trickle into the OR Tambo International Airport in anticipation of the arrival of the four time world champions the
@Springboks
#RWC2023
#KayaSport
*PS
EFF Deputy President Floyd Shivambu has joined a long queue at Moses Kotane Primary School voting station in Braamfischerville, Soweto.
This is where he is casting his ballot. PM
#KayaNews
#2024Elections
Struggle stalwart and anti-apartheid activist, Zondeni Veronica Sobukwe, has died at the age of 90. She was the widow of the late PAC founder Robert Sobukwe.
Gautrain will offer free of charge travel to Springbok supporters travelling to and from OR Tambo International Airport tomorrow.
The free ride will run, from 10:00am to 15:00pm.
#Kayanews
#RWCFinal
#SpringboksRWC
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[WATCH] Scenes at State theatre where many have gathered to remember Peter
#Mashata
Mabuse at his memorial service held by the Tshwane University of Technology.
Mashata worked at the institution for 14 years. KH
#KayaNews
The 6 suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Kaizer Chiefs player Luke Fleurs had to hide their faces when they enter the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court. PM
#KayaNews
BREAKING NEWS : The South African Weather Service has confirmed to
#KayaNews
that it is
#snowing
in Soweto. It comes as the province grapples with low temperatures due to a
#coldfront
.
Video :
@KatSekhotho
BREAKING NEWS : ActionSA confirms that their members Funzi Ngobeni and Hluphi Gafane are believed to have been victims of a hijacking.
They are both currently missing.
#KayaNews
#ActionSA
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Transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga and the Prasa board have reopened the Leralla to Germiston passenger rail line.
This as part of the rail recovery programme of infrastructure and stations by PRASA.
#KayaNews
#trains
JJ
BREAKING NEWS: The latest death toll now stands at 73 following fire at building in Johannesburg CBD.
Below is an image of the covered bodies of the people taken out of the 5-storey building.
#KayaNews
KS.
[WATCH] Frustrated residents claim that they have used all avenues to lodge complaints about the ongoing power cuts in their area.
#KayaNews
#BuccleuchWantsPower
#Eskom
MP
Award winning author and former food editor at True Love magazine Dora Sitole has passed away.
Her family has confirmed she died at a hospital in Johannesburg yesterday.
#RIPDoraSitole
#BREAKING
- SAPS has confirmed the arrest of a man suspected of murdering
#TshegofatsoPule
. The 28-year old pregnant woman was found stabbed and hanging in a veld in Roodepoort recently.