Sowetan

The Sowetan is a daily newspaper published in English in South Africa. It was established in 1981 during the liberation movement and was initially distributed for free to homes in the apartheid-era township of Soweto, located in Johannesburg, Gauteng Province.

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#263

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SGB feels suspended pair are scapegoated for shoddy work

1 day ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Jeanette Chabalala |Thulani Mbele

The admin block at Noordgesig Secondary is left unrepaired after Gauteng education passed a R2m budget to fix damage caused by a fire. The suspension of two education department inspectors assigned to oversee repairs at Noordgesig Secondary School in Soweto after last year's fire has done little to allay concerns, with the school governing body (SGB) saying it is not enough.
Sodi ordered to pay back the money

1 day ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Jeanette Chabalala |Thapelo Morebudi

Edwin Sodi was awarded a contract to upgrade the treatment plant meant to supply clean water to residents of Hammanskraal. Corruption accused and ANC benefactor Edwin Sodi has been ordered to repay the City of Tshwane the profits made from the failed R292m Rooiwal wastewater project.
MultiChoices blocks Gigaba's bid to ban ex-wife's interview

1 day ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Jeanette Chabalala |Alon Skuy

Former home affairs minister Malusi Gigaba. MultiChoice has, in court papers, hit back at former home affairs minister Malusi Gigaba’s attempt to block the broadcast of a new reality show, arguing that his ex-wife Nomachule Mngoma will not be sharing fresh issues as the allegations were already in the public domain. MultiChoice executive head of legal for general entertainment Brandon Vermeulen said Mngoma had a right to speak about her marriage with Gigaba.
Kgatla cleared to resume duties after court ruling

2 days ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Jeanette Chabalala

Madibeng municipal manager Quiet Kgatla. The municipal manager of the Madibeng local municipality who was forcefully removed from office by guards last month when he returned following his suspension has been ordered to return to work. Quiet Kgatla was suspended on March 27, just three months after his appointment.
'Outsider' cannot turn ANC fortunes around - Mashatile

2 days ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Jeanette Chabalala

Deputy president Paul Mashatile with Patrice Motsepe Deputy president Paul Mashatile says electing an outsider to lead the ANC will not help the party unite its members and revive its electoral fortunes. In an interview with IN THE KNOW with Sowetan, a new Sowetan podcast, Mashatile said the ANC needed a leader who grew up in the party, and importantly, that person must be a card-carrying member.
'SA's wealth not shared equally'

2 days ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Herman Moloi |Jeanette Chabalala |Freddy Mavunda

ANC Veterans League President Snuki Zikalala ANC veterans Mavuso Msimang and Snuki Zikalala say the promise that “The people shall share in the country’s wealth” enshrined in the Freedom Charter, which was adopted 70 years ago, has yet to be meaningfully realised. Seven decades ago, on June 26, 3,000 people met in Kliptown, Soweto, where they adopted the Freedom Charter, a document that called for equality, security, wealth and land, among others.
Mayor Morero survives no-confidence motion, but speaker Mthembu falls

2 days ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Koena Mashale |Sharon Seretlo

Joburg mayor Dada Morero survived a motion of no confidence on Wednesday after most of the parties in council voted against it. Chief whip Sithembiso Zungu also survived the motion against him, while speaker Nobuhle Mthembu was removed after the majority voted against her. One hundred and forty-four members voted against the motion of no confidence in Morero, while 75 voted for his ousting and 43 abstained. IFP councillor Mlungisi Mabaso said the motion was a distraction to destabilise the council.
SA maintains Israeli embassy to preserve diplomatic presence - Mashatile

2 days ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Jeanette Chabalala |Veli Nhlapo

Deputy President Paul Mashatile. Despite parliament voting to shut down the Israeli embassy nearly two years ago, deputy president Paul Mashatile says the move has not yet been implemented because SA still wants to maintain a presence in Israel. Mashatile was speaking during an interview on new podcast, IN THE KNOW with Sowetan. “Government has considered that fact. It's not that we didn't want to do it but when we implement these decisions, sometimes they go in phases.
IN THE KNOW | I would maintain GNU if I become president - Mashatile

3 days ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Jeanette Chabalala |Veli Nhlapo

Deputy President Paul Mashatile during Sowetan's In The Know podcast interview. Deputy president Paul Mashatile has poured cold water on claims the government of national unity (GNU) would be at risk if he were to become ANC president, saying the arrangement is working well. "I think they are just seeing ghosts," he said in an interview with IN THE KNOW with Sowetan, a new podcast. "The GNU is working well.
Gauteng education suspends two inspectors over unfinished repairs at Soweto school

3 days ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Jeanette Chabalala

The inspectors from the department’s infrastructure unit were suspended on Wednesday. The Gauteng education department has suspended two inspectors who were assigned to manage a project to conduct repairs at Noordgesig Secondary School in Soweto after a fire there last year. The inspectors from the department’s infrastructure unit were suspended on Wednesday, said spokesperson Steve Mabona. “Following the fire ... the department had allocated funds for urgent repairs and reconstruction work.