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Con Court expected to deliver judgment on the Section 89 Phala Phala report today.

702

Joburg Mayor is meeting Finance Minister today following concerns over the City's finances.

703

AFRICA BRIEF: Business stories making headlines across the continent

704

The United National Transport Union declares a deadlock in salary talks with SA Cargo Services

705

DA calls for urgent accountability after IPID's report reveals 27 rape cases involving Gauteng law enforcers

706

Irregular appointments at Social Development on the spotlight

707

Financial crisis facing the City of Johannesburg on the spotlight

708

Whistleblower Patricia Mashale defends National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams

709

EFF to picket outside the Con Court on Friday ahead of the Phala-Phala judgment.

710

NCC leader Fadiel Adams to appear in court following allegations of interfering in the investigation into the murder of former ANC Youth League SG, Sindiso Magaqa.

711

NHI Act on the spotlight

712

Parliament set to launch an inquiry into the gang violence and organised crime crisis in the Western Cape

713

E-hailing operators worried about the impact the fuel price hike on their livelihoods

714

SA Spaza Shop Association condemns violence targeting spaza shops and informal traders in the country

715

Fuel prices to rise sharply across South Africa from tomorrow

716

A look at the current top African economic stories

717

NEHAWU not impressed by Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela's decision to place NSFAS under administration without consulting the union.

718

Black Lawyers Association says the Legal Sector Code is vital for transformation in the judiciary.

719

The Con-Court to begin hearing a challenge to the NHI Act.

720

Human remains found in the belly of a crocodile

721

Vosloorus spaza shop owner Mazwi Kubheka has been found alive,after a month-long disappearance

722

Nigeria is working on repatriation of citizens in South Africa who want to return home

723

MKP calls for the reservation of spaza shops ownership strictly for South Africans

724

Some communities are calling for stricter immigration controls

725

Criminal charges laid against former Johannesburg mayor Thapelo Amad

726

Forum for South Africa Not Impressed With Government’s Temporary Fuel Levy Relief

727

Former NSFAS Interim Chair Dr. Mugwena Maluleke Steps Down.

728

Mugabe’s Youngest Son Deported From SA

729

Family Of The Late President Edgar Lungu Due To Appear In The Pretoria High Court Again

730

Undocumented Foreign Nationals Allegedly Released Without Court Appearances After Paying Bribes

731

Popcru Rallies Behind Cosatu Ahead Of May Day Celebrations

732

UAE OPEC Exit Not Cause For Panic Economist Explains

733

SANEF Chair Makhudu Sefara Steps Aside, Rejects SIU Allegations

734

ActionSA Demands Probe Into R285 Million Textbook Tender

735

Postal Unions Protest Over Future of SA Post Office

736

Lifestyle Choices Among Major Diabetes Risk Factors

737

Unpacking Africa’s Top Economic Stories with Victor Kgomoesoana

738

SAPS Ramps Up Drug Crackdown at OR Tambo

739

Gauteng Child Immunisation Drops to 75%

740

Pressure Grows Over SAPS Leadership Suspensions

741

Batohi Declines Further Testimony at Nkabinde Enquiry

742

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

743

Fathers Matter Campaign Highlights Dads’ Role in Child Development

744

ConCourt Rules SAHRC Directives Not Legally Binding

745

Employment Dept To Cancel BEMAWU Trade Union Registration

746

Zambia to Repatriate Ex-President Edgar Lungu for State Funeral

747

DA Opens Criminal Case Against Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe

748

The Public Servants Association condemns the continued attacks on educators in Ekurhuleni, raising serious concerns about the safety of teachers in schools

749

ANC recalls Madibeng mayor Douglas Maimane after allegedly offering R200,000 to opposition councillors to turn against the ANC; his own party.

750

The EFF pleads with Parliament to urgently intervene to stop professional bodies from charging membership fees to unemployed graduates.

751

The Information Regulator welcomes a Government Gazette on Consumer Protection Act Amendment Regulations aimed at curbing spam calls.

752

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union in the North West is concerned over the continued delay in appointing a permanent Provincial Police commissioner.

753

Some traditional leaders in KZN raise concerns about how Cogta MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi is allocating tools of trade

754

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

755

Zimbabwe Nurses Association members stage a stay-away over salary increases.

756

The Supreme Court of Appeal confirms that undocumented foreign nationals can claim from the Road Accident Fund

757

The ANC issues an ultimatum giving all ANC and SACP members 10 days to choose which party to campaign for in the local government elections.

758

Black Business Unity calls for the Department of Small Business Development to be shut down, claiming it fails to support small enterprises

759

The Activists and Citizens Forum welcomes the arrest of Julius Mkhwanazi, describing it as long overdue

760

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa to brief media in Johannesburg on relations between the ANC and the SACP

761

Suspended acting Ekurhuleni Metro Police chief Julius Mkhwanazi to appear in the Boksburg Magistrate's Court alongside a senior municipal official.

762

The Gauteng Department of Health concerned by the sharp rise in malaria cases

763

Cosatu welcomes the 2026 income threshold increase with reservations.

764

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

765

SECTION27 concerned about the looming eviction of the Talisman Foundation mental healthcare facility in Johannesburg

766

Judges Matter weighs in on the JSC’s decision to upgrade the sanction against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge from misconduct to gross misconduct

767

Forum for South Africa rejects Julius Malema's sentencing, calling it selective justice

768

The Democratic Alliance tables a motion in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature to address the growing impact of Foot and Mouth Disease on farmers and food security.

769

COSATU weighs in on the changes of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Task Team.

770

EFF Leader Julius Malema returns to the East London Magistrate's Court to hear his sentence in the firearm discharge case.

771

The City of Tshwane to begin disciplinary proceedings against CFO Gareth Mnisi for alleged tender rigging and procurement irregularities

772

The Public Servants Association says the Information Regulator's move from Persal to Sage was poorly executed

773

AfriForum says South Africa does not need another ANC cadre as ambassador to the USA, following the appointment of Roelf Meyer to the position.

774

MK Party mourns the loss of their member Lindiwe Mkhwanazi

775

Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Maropene Ramokgopa to face tough questions over allegations that she received undisclosed luxury vehicles.

776

Information Regulator denies accusations by the Public Servants Association that some workers remain unpaid due to system changes.

777

Mixed reactions as President Cyril Ramaphosa appoints veteran politician Roelf Meyer as South Africa's new ambassador to the United States.

778

ActionSA hits out against a R16 million fleet procurement scandal

779

FEDUSA and COSATU push back against 9.5% increase in GEMS contributions

780

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

781

ATM lodges impeachment motion against President Cyril Ramaphosa

782

Pope Leo begins African tour

783

MRM North West welcomes arrest of three police officials in Klerksdorp

784

Third passenger bus intercepted in the Free State

785

DA leaders kick off community engagement tour in Gauteng

786

FOSA: recent deportation figures proof of failed border management system

787

Three political parties scrap plans to contest 2026 LGE under Unite for Change banner

788

Outrage over arrest of 58-year old accused of raping a minor in Soweto

789

DA gears up for its Federal Congress this weekend

790

COSATU welcomes Protected Disclosures Bill

791

Defend our Democracy welcomes new laws aimed at prefessionalising public sector

792

ActionSA accuses Department of Health for misuse of public funds

793

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

794

The 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon kicks off this weekend

795

SACP Gauteng welcomes adoption of the province's 2026/27 budget

796

ANC to open interviews for metro mayoral candidates this week

797

DA: SANDF deployment to Cape Flats delivers no credible plan, measurable results and far fewer troops

798

SANAC welcomes arrival of HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir

799

Dignity SA wants court to declare current ban on assisted dying unconstitutional

800

The Democratic Alliance says it is concerned about the continuous electricity disconnections in some Eldorado Park schools