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SA leadership says absence of US Treasury’s Bessent has no bearing on G20 Finance meeting

The global heads of fiscal and monetary policy are meeting for a third and final time in the country ahead of the leaders’ summit in November. South African leadership insists the absence of United States (US) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has no bearing on the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' meeting, underway in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). The global heads of fiscal and monetary policy are meeting for a third […]

18/07/2025 1

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SERI says Operation Dudula’s anger is misdirected

The comments come after Operation Dudula staged a protest outside SERI’s offices in Braamfontein on Thursday, accusing the institute of protecting undocumented migrants. The Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI) has called out the actions of Operation Dudula, saying the movement's anger is misdirected. The comments come after Operation Dudula staged a protest outside SERI offices in Braamfontein on Thursday, accusing the institute of protecting undocumented migrants. The group was met with […]

18/07/2025 2

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Mantashe urges Parly members to support police corruption inquiry

Mantashe said those implicated in alleged wrongdoing by KwaZulu-Natal Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi will now be able to respond to the allegations of corruption and interference and clear their names. Gwede Mantashe made his first appearance in Parliament as acting police minister on Thursday, where he urged members to support the judicial commission of inquiry into police corruption. Mantashe said those implicated in alleged wrongdoing by KwaZulu-Natal Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi will […]

18/07/2025 2

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Detective says it would be safer for Sameemah Jacobs to remain behind bars

Jacobs is charged with kidnapping and defeating the ends of justice for allegedly abducting a nine-day-old baby boy from his mother at Middestad Mall in Bellville three weeks ago. An anti-kidnapping unit detective said it would be safer for alleged baby snatcher Sameemah Jacobs if she remains behind bars. Jacobs is charged with kidnapping and defeating the ends of justice for allegedly abducting a nine-day-old baby boy from his mother […]

18/07/2025 1

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EC govt faces funding shortfall for families displaced by floods

The Eastern Cape Human Settlements Department says while R461 million is required for temporary residential units to house flood victims, it says it only has R120 million. The Eastern Cape Human Settlements Department said that while R461 million is required for temporary residential units to house flood victims, it only has R120 million. The number of units required is 4,724 across six municipalities. The deadly floods that started in June […]

17/07/2025 2

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2 women linked to fatal shooting inside Wynberg court due in court

Shireen Matthews and Wanay Farao are charged with the premeditated murder of Dingalomoya Chintso on April 8 this year. Two women linked to the fatal shooting inside the Wynberg Magistrates Court will know on Thursday whether they’ll be released on bail. Shireen Matthews and Wanay Farao are charged with the premeditated murder of Dingalomoya Chintso on April 8 this year. Chintso, a taxi owner from Vrygrond, was in court consulting […]

17/07/2025 1

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Malema: SAPS inquiry a delay tactic by Ramaphosa to avoid acting against Mchunu

Ramaphosa recently placed Mchunu on a leave of absence as police minister, pending the finalisation of a commission looking into allegations of corruption within the security cluster. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) said the South African Police Service (SAPS) commission of inquiry is a delay tactic by President Cyril Ramaphosa to avoid taking decisive action against his political ally, Senzo Mchunu. Ramaphosa recently placed Mchunu on a leave of absence […]

17/07/2025 1

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FlySafair customers may have to make alternative travel arrangements for coming week

Wage negotiations between the airline and union Solidarity have hit a deadlock. FlySafair customers may need to make alternative travel arrangements for the coming week as wage negotiations between the airline and union Solidarity hit a deadlock. The air passenger carrier unsuccessfully proposed a 5.7% salary increase. The parties are expected to meet on Thursday under the guidance of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) to finalise strike […]

17/07/2025 3

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Environmentalists worried about govt’s approval of assessment for oil drilling project off NC coast

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources recently gave petroleum giant Shell the go-ahead for the assessment as part of its proposed ultra-deep oil and gas exploration project. Social and environmental group, The Green Connection, has expressed concern about the government's approval of an environmental impact assessment for an oil and gas drilling project off the coast of the Northern Cape. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources recently gave […]

16/07/2025 2

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MK Party: Ramaphosa made legal missteps when appointing interim police minister

The MK Party also slammed Ramaphosa’s choice of Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga to lead a commission of inquiry into police corruption as premature and a conflict of interest. The official opposition claimed the president made several legal missteps when he placed Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu on special leave and appointed an interim minister from outside of the National Assembly to take his place. The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) […]

16/07/2025