The State Capture report has been released, ‘Save South Africa’ leaders are uniting against corruption and the EFF are calling for Zuma to fall, again… here’s all you need to know today!
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5 things you need to know about South Africa today:
Court orders for State Capture Report. Read all 300+ pages here
The Public Protector has released the state capture report, which focuses on the investigation into complaints regarding any alleged improper and unethical conduct by President Jacob Zuma and any other persons related to alleged improper relationships with the Gupta family. Read the full report here…
EFF shuts down Pretoria in Zuma Must Fall march
Thousands of EFF members took to Pretoria’s streets in a protest against President Zuma and state capture, shutting down the CBD.
Gordhan saga: Business leaders rejoice
Business leaders have roundly come out in support of the National Prosecuting Authority’s decision not to pursue fraud charges against Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.
Massive fire on a ship with containers in Cape Town Harbour
Around 800 000 polystyrene containers were on fire on a fishing ship in the Cape Town harbour on Wednesday morning, the city’s fire services said.
Six firefighting vehicles were attending to the incident. The ship, operating under the Vanuatu flag, had 100 000 litres of diesel on board.
The Save South Africa pledge for good citizenship
“We have the power. Our future depends on us.” South Africa belongs to all who live it‚ united in our diversity.
Many generations of people suffered‚ were imprisoned and died in order to bestow upon us and our children a country that is free from oppression and where all people are equal before the law.
Top 5 trending hashtags in the last 12 hours:
#ThuliMadonsela
Social Media was set alight honouring the former Public Protector for all her work!
#StateCaptureReport
The State Capture Report was released… social media reacted accordingly.
#OrlandoPirates
Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza has confirmed Muhsin Ertugral has resigned as head coach of the club.
#YIA2016
The Youth Influencer Awards 2016 awards took place last night honouring all the incredible youth of South Africa
#PowerPerspective
The evening show on PowerFM was trending for all of its interesting topics… state capture, the new public protector & FeesMustFall protests
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