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South Africa and Uganda look to boost trade, investment and regional co-operation
South Africa and Uganda are looking to boost trade, investment and regional co-operation. During an interview after their talks in Pretoria, South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Co-operation, Ronald Lamola, and his co-chair Uganda's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Adonia...
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A look at the challenges of new and smaller political parties ahead of the upcoming elections
Political funding and citizen-led interventions have taken the spotlight as small and new political parties prepare for the upcoming local government elections. We speak to The South African Mass Movement (SAMMO), African People's Convention (APC) and MOVESA, on the realities they are faced with…
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Legal Aid South Africa workers protest outside the Department of Justice in Pretoria
The protest turned tense as anger boiled over outside the Department of Justice in Pretoria as Legal Aid South Africa workers were told the Minister of Justice failed to meet them to receive their memorandum, despite allegedly being informed months ago. The workers say unresolved grievances,...
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Case against controversial businessman Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni and his three co-accused postponed to 20 April 2027
The case against controversial businessman Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni and his three co-accused, is postponed to the 20th of April, 2027 for further investigations. The four men appeared on Tuesday before the Delmas Magistrates' Court in Mpumalanga. The accused face allegations of demanding more than...
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Political parties want Finance Minister to address high fuel costs when he tables the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement today
Some of the political parties represented in Parliament say they want Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to take into consideration, the current high fuel costs when he tables the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement in Parliament today. Abongwe Kobokana reports. We also spoke to Dr. Joe…
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DA lodges complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission against the City of Tshwane over the Bronkhorstspruit water crisis
The Democratic Alliance has lodged a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission against the City of Tshwane over the Bronkhorstspruit water crisis. The party says the city supplied water without chlorine for three weeks, without warning residents, leading to over 400 cases of…
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Former Department of Social Development communications chief Lumka Oliphant wins unfair-dismissal dispute against the department
Former Department of Social Development communications chief Lumka Oliphant has won her unfair-dismissal dispute against the department, exactly a year after she was fired. The bargaining council found that her dismissal was both procedurally and substantively unfair, concluding that the…
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Department of Employment and Labour takes employment services directly to Soweto communities
The Department of Employment and Labour is taking its employment services directly to communities in Soweto, with work-seeker registration taking place at Uncle Tom's Hall, at Bapedi Hall. The initiative is aimed at helping unemployed people and those looking for alternative employment register...
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COSATU leads an anti-austerity march to Parliament ahead of the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement today
Labour federation COSATU is leading an anti-austerity march to Parliament in Cape Town today ahead of the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will deliver the mid-term budget in the National Assembly. The budget sets the tone for next year's national budget and...
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Authorities in Limpopo intercept buses carrying passengers without passports
Questions are once again being raised about enforcement on South Africa's cross-border bus routes after authorities in Limpopo intercepted buses carrying passengers without passports. The African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association has welcomed recent law-enforcement action, but says attention...
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SAPCO identifies municipal finances, service delivery, community participation, corruption as some its priorities top priorities in the upcoming Local Government Elections
With the 2026 Local Government Elections approaching, the battle for Johannesburg is intensifying, as political parties and civic movements put forward their plans to turn around South Africa's largest city. The South African People's Civic Organization, or SAPCO, has identified municipal…
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Madlanga Commission impressed with the arrest of Suliman Carrim at OR Tambo International
The Madlanga Commission has welcomed the arrest of Suliman Carrim at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday night. Spokesperson Jeremy Michaels says Carrim was identified as a person of interest and subpoenaed, but failed to appear before the Commission despite a direct ruling from…
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Dawid Kruiper municipality intends to take action against officials who are responsible for its current financial problems
According to the Dawid Kruiper municipality in the Northern Cape - the new elected council in-waiting will have to take action against officials, who are responsible for the entity's current financial problems. However, the Upington-based municipality says measures have been put in place to curb...
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Ramaphosa says government is considering other interventions to cushion South Africans from the rising fuel prices
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is seriously considering other interventions to cushion South Africans from the rising fuel prices. One litre of petrol costs over 30 rand following the early October adjustments. And petrol is expected to increase by over 2 rand next month. Speaking to...
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Mbeki adamant that NPA officials that failed to prosecute TRC cases must be held accountable
Former President Thabo Mbeki has stuck to his guns that the NPA officials that failed to prosecute TRC cases must be held accountable. He said this during the first day of his testimony at the TRC Cases Inquiry, taking place in Newtown Johannesburg. Mbeki also insisted on his view that Inquiry...
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SAFTU condemns City of Ekurhuleni's plan to procure 2 400 megawatts from independent power producers
The South African Federation of Trade Unions, SAFTU has condemned the City of Ekurhuleni's plan to procure 2,400 megawatts from independent power producers. SAFTU says the move threatens Eskom's future and pushes the privatization of electricity. General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi is calling on…
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Tshwane Mayor: “Officials on the ground failed to inform us about the chlorine issue on time; internal communication was poor”
The City of Tshwane is facing mounting pressure over a severe wave of gastrointestinal illnesses in Bronkhorstspruit that has left hundreds sick. Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina accused the municipality of failing to warn residents that unchlorinated water from the local treatment...
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A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana
A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back
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South Africa confirms four new mpox cases
South Africa has confirmed four new mpox cases, bringing the number recorded since the beginning of 2026 to 26. The Western Cape accounts for 18 cases, including 16 linked to local transmission, while cases have also been recorded in Gauteng, the Eastern Cape, the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal....
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Former President Thabo Mbeki scheduled to appear before the TRC Cases Inquiry
Former President Thabo Mbeki is scheduled to appear before the TRC Cases Inquiry on the 19th and 20th. This after his bid, together with that of former President Jacob Zuma, to have Inquiry Chairperson Justice Sisi Khampepe recuse herself, failed. Mbeki's testimony is highly anticipated, having...
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Today marks exactly 40 years since the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of former Mozambican President Samora Machel and 34 others
Today marks exactly 40 years since the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of former Mozambican President Samora Machel and 34 others. Machel was the first President of independent Mozambique. He is also described as one of the African leaders who dedicated their lives to anti-colonialism....
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National Commissioner of Police General Fannie Masemola returns to work today
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola is officially back at the helm of the South African Police Service today. This follows President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to lift his precautionary suspension after the formal withdrawal of all financial misconduct charges against him.…
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AfriForum requests Khampepe Commission for permission to cross-examine former President Thabo Mbeki
AfriForum has asked the Khampepe Commission for permission to cross-examine former President Thabo Mbeki. The lobby group wants its private prosecution head, Advocate Gerrie Nel, to question Mbeki on alleged political interference to block TRC-related prosecutions. This relates to the 1985…
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South Africa commemorates Black Wednesday
Today South Africa commemorates Black Wednesday. On October 19, In 1977, the apartheid government banned 18 Black Consciousness organisations, shut down The World and Weekend World newspapers and detained journalists including Percy Qoboza. Forty-nine years later, the day is being marked with…
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Parts of South Africa are facing extreme weather
Parts of South Africa are facing another bout of extreme weather. The Weather Service says heatwave conditions will persist in Mpumalanga, with very hot weather also affecting the north-east. At the same time, a Yellow Level Two warning for severe thunderstorms is in place for parts of...
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Gauteng Department of Health clarifies concerns over radiation oncology services at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
The Gauteng Department of Health has clarified concerns over radiation oncology services at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. The department says four existing linear accelerator machines remain operational and continue to treat cancer patients. It says two new machines meant to...
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Sibiya's case postponed to next week Tuesday; October 20th
The case against former Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has been postponed to next week Tuesday (October 20th), for bail judgment. The State revealed during Sibiya's bail hearing in the Randburg Magistrates court that investigations in the case are at an advanced stage. Sibiya...
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28 inmates at Westville Correctional Services in Durban are among 268 prisoners across the country sitting for their 2026 National Senior Certificate examinations
Twenty-eight inmates at Westville Correctional Services in Durban are among 268 prisoners across the country sitting for their 2026 National Senior Certificate examinations. KwaZulu-Natal has a total of 50 inmates writing this year. The National Commissioner of Correctional Services Makgothi...
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The matric class of 2026 at Tembisa West Secondary School in Ekurhuleni hopes to do well in their final year exams
The matric class of 2026 at Thembisa West Secondary School in Ekurhuleni hopes to do well in their final year exams. Candidates across the country are sat for the English matric exam Paper. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube visited the school this morning to oversee the National Senior...
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Labour Party says the Constitutional Court must apply one standard to all parties after it ruled in favour of the ANC
The Labour Party says the Constitutional Court must apply one standard to all parties after it ruled in favour of the ANC.The apex court yesterday cleared 181 previously disqualified ANC candidates to contest the November 4th local government elections.It condoned the late filing of nomination...
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A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana
A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back
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Teachers in KwaZulu-Natal are set to take to the streets of Durban today.
Teachers in KwaZulu-Natal are set to take to the streets of Durban today. The South African Democratic Teachers Union, SADTU is marching against what it calls austerity measures in education. The union is raising concerns over unfilled vacancies, the non-appointment of substitute teachers and…
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Gambling strains household finances
When household budgets are stretched, the promise of a quick gambling win can seem tempting, but it can also put long-term financial security at risk. The latest 2026 Township Customer Experience Report found that 55% of stokvel members surveyed had gambled at least once in the past year,...
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Constitutional Court is expected to deliver judgment today in the ANC's case against the IEC.
The Constitutional Court is expected to deliver judgment today in the ANC's case against the IEC. The party is challenging the disqualification of its candidate lists in six municipalities, which affects one hundred and eighty one councillor candidates. The ruling will have major implications for...
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March and March Movement says it has learnt that its leader Jacinta Ngobese Zuma and SA First Forum Acting CEO Xolani Zuma will be arrested before Friday
The March and March Movement says it has learnt that its leader Jacinta Ngobese Zuma and SA First Forum Acting CEO Xolani Zuma will be arrested before Friday. The Movement claims the arrest warrant issued by the NPA is politically motivated and aimed at causing unrest ahead of the November local...
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Concerned Citizens of South Africa is calling for a national shutdown on Monday over record fuel prices
The Concerned Citizens of South Africa is calling for a national shutdown on Monday over record fuel prices. Inland petrol reached thirty rand and twenty-five cents a litre in October, putting pressure on households. The movement wants government to cut fuel taxes and levies to bring prices…
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Gauteng Liquor Traders Association set to hold a peaceful protest in Johannesburg today following the deadly Wedela tavern shooting
The Gauteng Liquor Traders Association is set to hold a peaceful protest in Johannesburg today following the deadly Wedela tavern shooting. Eighteen people were killed on the West Rand, raising fresh concerns about safety at taverns. The association says it will call for stronger action against...
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Reiger Park Youth Choose Sport Over Gangsterism
In Reiger Park on the East Rand, young people are turning to sport to escape gangsterism and build a better future. One of them is local athlete Jadin Norman, who is using athletics to stay off the streets and inspire his peers. Elvis Presslin spoke to him about the challenges facing youth in...
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Al Jama-ah announces Ashley Mama as its Johannesburg mayoral candidate
The battle for Johannesburg is intensifying ahead of the 4 November local government elections, with Al Jama-ah fielding Ashley Mama as its mayoral candidate. Mama's campaign is focusing on some of the city's most pressing concerns, including service delivery, accountability, economic…
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New political parties gear up for this year's local government elections
This year's local government elections have attracted unlikely characters which are energising the political landscape. Unlike traditional politicians, these individuals originate from the cultural entertainment and business sectors amongst others. Over five hundred and forty political parties…
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All Eyes On Kempton Park As COSATU Leadership Results Expected Today
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) began voting for its top six leadership positions at its 15th National Congress in Kempton Park. This follows a chaotic start to the congress in September, which collapsed due to fierce leadership factions and eligibility disputes. The votng...
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Madlanga Commission says it will obtain a statement from Serge Cabonge
The Madlanga Commission says it will obtain a statement from Serge Cabonge. This follows voice recordings attributed to him that were played in the Randburg Magistrate's Court during the bail hearing of Shadrack Sibiya. The Commission says Cabonge has been mentioned in its hearings before and his...
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AfriForum says Johannesburg's water crisis shows the municipal service delivery model is failing residents
Lobby group AfriForum says Johannesburg's water crisis shows the municipal service delivery model is failing residents. The organisation says the city's consideration of private sector involvement is an admission that the current system is not working. It says residents should not be held hostage...
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile to deliver the keynote address at FEDUSA's 8th National Congress today
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will deliver the keynote address at FEDUSA's 8th National Congress today. He will be standing in for President Cyril Ramaphosa. The Congress is underway at the Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre at O.R. Tambo in Johannesburg and runs until Friday. The federation...
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South African Youth Economic Council welcomes Labour Court order halting the restart of the recruitment process for the National Skills Fund CEO.
The South African Youth Economic Council has welcomed a Labour Court order halting the restart of the recruitment process for the National Skills Fund CEO. SAYEC says the dispute raises questions about leadership and stability at the Fund. The Council also flagged the plight of over 400…
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SACP leader Chris Hani’s killer Janusz Walus could soon run for public office in Poland
The man who assassinated SACP leader Chris Hani, Janusz Walus, could soon run for public office in Poland. Far-right political groups in the country are reportedly eyeing Walus as a candidate for the upcoming 2027 parliamentary elections. Walus was deported to his home country in December 2024...
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SAPS says Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya's resignation will be treated as a dishonourable discharge
The South African Police service says Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya's resignation will be treated as a dishonourable discharge. This after his lawyers tendered the resignation when disciplinary hearings had already started. Sibiya faces accusations including his alleged relationship with...
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Mantashe's walkout at COSATU Congress sparks debate over unity within the alliance.
ANC National Chairperson Gwede Mantashe's walkout at COSATU's reconvened National Congress in Kempton Park is sparking debate over unity within the alliance. Mantashe, who was leading the ANC delegation, reportedly refused to speak before the SACP and SANCO, insisting the ANC traditionally speaks...
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More than 960-thousand candidates will start writing the 2026 National Senior Certificate exams today across the country.
More than 960-thousand candidates have registered to write the 2026 National Senior Certificate examinations, which get underway today across South Africa. For matriculants, this marks the culmination of years of hard work, preparation and sacrifice, and for many, the beginning of the next…
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A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana
A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back
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