Cape Town - As you kick start your day, Nokuthula Khwela brings you the country’s biggest stories.
In our top stories:
The South African Federation of Trade Unions’ national shutdown took to the streets on Wednesday across the country and its long list of demands included a minimum living wage of R72 per hour and a basic income grant of R1500.
The list of demands includes a call for the reduction of electricity, regulation of petrol, diesel and paraffin, effective solutions to address the health crisis in the country, filling vacancies in schools, hospitals, and police stations, addressing rising crime levels and the make-over of SOEs amongst many other demands.
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A nasty collision between Nkosinathi Sibisi and Tapelo Xoki ensured that Orlando Pirates returned to winning ways in the DStv Premiership, with a 1-0 victory over Marumo Gallants at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday evening.
After bagging only one point in their last two games, the win saw Pirates climb to the top of the log.
Pirates came into the game needing goals after scoring only three in their last five games in the league, as they have won two and drawn three since the start of the season.
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