President Cyril Ramaphosa and his spokesperson Khusela Diko. Opposition MPs questioned President Cyril Ramaphosa's commitment to fighting corruption.They wanted to know why he didn't act against his spokesperson Khusela Diko.Deputy minister in the Presidency Thembi Sewiya insisted that the president takes corruption seriously. President Cyril Ramaphosa came under fire for corruption allegedly taking place "under his…
President Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesperson Khusela Diko met with the president last week before he addressed the nation. It is understood that Diko told Ramaphosa that there was nothing untoward about her husband's business with the Gauteng health department.Ramaphosa accepted her offer to take a leave of absence after it became clear that Diko was linked to…
Minister Jackson Mthembu and presidential spokeswoman Khusela Diko addressing the media at the Union Buildings. Photo: Felix Dlangamandla President Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesperson Khusela Diko has taken a leave of absence from all her roles in government, pending investigations into allegations involving her and her husband and tender regulations in the Gauteng Department of Health.In a…
Ricardo Mthembu, ANC KZN provincial spokesperson is seen during the ANC KwaZulu-Natal eThekwini mayoral candidate announcement. Darren Stewart, Gallo Images ANC KwaZulu-Natal spokesperson and former KwaDukuza mayor Ricardo Mthembu has died after contracting Covid-19, an ANC official confirmed on Wednesday. "Yes, it's true, he has gone. Everyone is very on edge, we can't say much…
Key findings include glycerol levels in slushies and meat substitution Published: July 10, 2026, 12:05 am A food testing surveillance program has identified imported products, supplements, slush-ice drinks and certain meats as areas of concern. A total of 845 food products were collected between July and October 2025 from a range of retail environments in
7 min read THE STANDARD BARBELL deadlift is widely esteemed as a strength training essential. For good reason, too: The compound lift fires up the hamstrings and glutes, while engaging other muscles through your quads, back, and abs. For most guys, deadlift day begins and ends with the Olympic (or straight) barbell. This unforgiving implement
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