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SA government launches legal challenge to block a lawsuit aimed at halting military exports to the United States

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A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana

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The African Transformation Movement seeks clarity on the Section 89 impeachment process.

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DA Chief Whip & Spokesperson on Justice & Constitutional Development, Advocate Glynnis Breytenbach weighs in on Advocate Andrea Johnson’s request to resign

405

Legal Analyst, Mpumelelo Zikalala weighs in on the Lucky Montana vs SIU matter

406

SADTU not happy with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's comments on developments at the Public Investment Corporation

407

Border Management Authority says long freight queues at Beitbridge are due to congestion on the Zimbabwean side of the border.

408

Ahmed Kathrada Foundation raises concern over what they describe as a disturbing surge in racism across international football

409

SECTION27 report says SA’s 2025 health budget does not meet the needs of women, particularly in poor and rural areas

410

President Cyril Ramaphosa releases National Water Action Plan

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A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana

412

Sheriffs remove City of Ekurhuleni’s office furniture due to disputes over sheriff fees

413

Democratic Alliance concerned over the postponements of critical elective surgeries

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Corruption trial of former Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula continues

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Nkabinde Inquiry says South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andrew Chauke is fit to hold office.

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South African Reserve Bank to announce its next interest rate decision

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Higher Education Minister to appoint an independent assessor to investigate leadership instability at the University of Venda.

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Gauteng provincial government allegedly spends about R3.1 billion a year to educate foreign national learners.

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MKP MP Mngxitama says President Ramaphosa must answer on Phala Phala allegations.

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Gauteng replaces outsourced water tankers with municipal fleets

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Judicial tribunal to assess Judge Lekala's fitness

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AfriForum demands financial records over World Cup spending.

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Unroadworthy scholar transport worries Gauteng traffic authorities

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SAFTU demands publication of full World Bank loan agreement.

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Chapter 9 institutions scrutinize South Africa's ongoing crisis of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide

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Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi welcomes a High Court order to forfeit around R326 million in assets linked to businessman Hangwani Maumela

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KwaZulu-Natal taxi boss Thomas Siyabonga Getsemane is wanted by police for fraud and extortion

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A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana

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Dignity South Africa takes a landmark step challenging laws that criminalize assisted dying in South Africa

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COSATU calls on politicians to allow the Public Investment Corporation Board to complete its oversight work without interference.

431

Former Emfuleni Local Municipality Fleet Manager to appear in court on charges of R16 million fraud and corruption.

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The Social Movement for Advocacy, Rights and Transformation, SMART presses SARS to crack down on widespread tax evasion in the spaza shop sector.

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MK Party is strongly opposing the appointment of retired Judge Takalani Raulinga as the first Ombud for the Investigating Directorate

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The Cape Forum supports City of Cape Town's plan to set up its own detective service within the metro police

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Nigerian government halts repatriation of its citizens from South Africa.

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SASSA condemns illegal sale of queue spots at its offices

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Victor Kgomoeswana brings Africa's latest news roundup.

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ActionSA alleges SAPS ignored key Phala Phala findings

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South Africa mourns veteran actor Seputla Sebogodi

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COSATU opposes African Bank retrenchment plans

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PanSALB condemns profiling people through language accents

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MISA welcomes Toyota's R10.4bn Durban investment

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Analyst: NPA must prove legal or procedural errors to overturn Omotoso acquittal

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eThekwini ratepayers say failed petitions forced them into politics.

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SAMATU: Doctors may testify at Commissions of Inquiry while protecting patient confidentiality.

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NUM condemned De Beers for suspending production for two years at the Venetia Mine

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Concerns are mounting at the PIC after the suspension of CEO and Chief Investment Officer

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More than 10 years after the Lilly Mine collapse, the bodies of 3 victims remains underground

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EFF says NSFAS could be paying over R220 million to four middleman companies

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Ad Hoc Committee's preliminary SAPS report dismissed as an attempt to shield the GNU

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Ramaphosa's urgent application to be heard in court today and tomorrow

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Unpacking implications of disrupted medical care and rising psychological trauma of migrants affected by recent protests.

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SA court hands down judgment in the extradition case of Zimbabwean activist Wellington Masiwa

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Public frustration rises as Madlanga Commission is delayed by sick key witnesses

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The Public Investment Corporation board suspends Chief Executive Patrick Dlamini

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Former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede joins uMkhonto weSizwe Party.

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SAMATU calls on government to immediately employ hundreds of unemployed South African doctors

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A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana

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DA has steps up its fight against child rape

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Minister Chikunga rejects nepotism allegations

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IDAC head, Advocate Andrea Johnson due to testify at the Madlanga Commission.

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Three-day inquest into the death of Anele Tembe begins

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Condolences pour in for footballer Jayden Adams and rugby player Luqobo Makwedini

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Solidarity takes legal action following the suspension of City Manager Johann Mettler

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ACDP in Ekurhuleni calls for swift justice following arrests of senior municipal officials

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Former Ekurhuleni City Manager, Dr. Imogen Mashazi expected to apply for bail

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City of Tshwane Council suspends City Manager Johann Mettler pending an investigation

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Union Against Hunger to picket outside the South African Human Rights Commission's Food Inquiry

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A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana.

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South Africa's refugee appeals backlog drops by more than 12%.

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Impeached former Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane to challenge application by the Legal Practice Council to have her struck from the roll of advocates.

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COSATU holds its National Day of Action alongside its affiliates including SAMWU and SADTU.

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March and March to march to alleged drug dens and businesses accused of employing undocumented foreign nationals.

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Activists and Citizens Forum says EFF leader Julius Malema must appear before the Madlanga Commission

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Tensions between the United States and Iran reported to be escalating

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Zimbabwe Communist Party Says Mnangagwa Term Extension Benefits Political Elite

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Parents urged to choose registered initiation schools.

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SALGA: Withholding municipal funds won't fix structural failures.

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ConCourt Ruling Major Victory for Asylum Seekers - Analyst

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ActionSA Confident Of Getting Phala Phala Documents Including Ramaphosa Affidavit

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DENOSA Warns Staff Shortages and Poor Conditions Overwhelm KZN Healthcare Workers

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ATM concerned about what it calls an increasing number of fathers being denied meaningful access to their children.

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Police reopen the 2021 death of Deputy National Commissioner Lieutenant-General Sindile Mfazi as a murder investigation.

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Mixed reactions to Ramaphosa's appointment of Ayanda Dlodlo as SA ambassador to France.

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DA in Tshwane to outline impending legal action against the Deputy Mayor and MMC for Finance, Eugene Modise

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A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana

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Today marks a year since KZN Police Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi publicly alleged corruption and criminal infiltration in the criminal justice system

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Concerns rise as Zimbabwean school-going children are allegedly being pulled out of South African schools due to forced deportations

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NUM concerned about violence against its members

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Tributes continue to pour in for former MEC Dr. Ntuthuko Mahlaba

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Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia says a humanitarian crisis is unfolding at the Malawi Consulate in Johannesburg

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The Casual Workers Advice Office flooded with calls from migrant workers seeking help

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New App to tackle crime in South Africa introduced

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Con-Court rules that the Western Cape Government failed to meet their obligation to provide affordable housing

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DIRCO to evaluate issues raised by Nigeria regarding compensation for properties abandoned by its citizens during anti-immigration protests

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A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana

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South Africa's 2026 tax filing season officially opened

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President Ramaphosa condemned over the appointment of Dina Pule as Social Development Minister.

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The Gaardee family seeks 19 million from SAPS

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DA welcomes cabinet reshuffle