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Government Inspects 200,000 Spaza Shops, Closes 1,000

CAPE TOWN – Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni announced that government inspectors have examined over 200,000 spaza shops and closed 1,000 outlets since launching food safety interventions following recent food-borne illness deaths. Speaking at Parliament on Thursday, Ntshavheni emphasized the inspections
December 5, 2024
Police seize R80m cocaine haul at Durban port

Mozambican Suspects Held After R1.3m Drug Find

JOHANNESBURG – Three Mozambican nationals face drug trafficking charges after HAWKS officers discovered crystal meth worth R1.3 million hidden in their vehicle during a targeted operation in Kensington on Monday. Alexandre Alberto Chissano, Raul Silvadore Homo, and Antonio Lisboa appeared briefly at
December 5, 2024
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Trindade Unfit for Trial in R1.4bn Eskom Fraud Case

JOHANNESBURG – Former Eskom contractor Antonio Trindade has been declared medically unfit to stand trial in the R1.4 billion Kusile Power Station corruption case, the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) announced on Tuesday. The Sterkfontein Hospital assessment led to Trindade’s case being
December 4, 2024
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SAA pilots to strike as wage talks collapse

JOHANNESBURG – South African Airways (SAA) pilots will begin strike action on December 5 after rejecting the airline’s wage offer, threatening disruptions during the peak holiday season. The SAA Pilots Association (SAAPA) initially demanded a 30% salary increase in May before reducing
December 4, 2024
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber

Zimbabweans’ economic impact divides South Africa

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber announced last Friday the extension of Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP) until November 28, 2025, reigniting heated debate over whether the country’s largest immigrant community strengthens or strains the national economy. The announcement comes
December 3, 2024
President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Ramaphosa invites Trump for SA state visit during G20

CAPE TOWN – President Cyril Ramaphosa has invited US President-elect Donald Trump to South Africa for a state visit during the country’s G20 presidency in 2024, despite concerns over Trump’s stance toward Africa. Trump, who never visited Africa during his first term,
December 3, 2024
Julius Malema reflects on his personal journey political challenges and the future of the EFF in an insightful interview with DJ Sbu on the hustle corner podcast

Malema opens up about family, EFF splits in podcast

JOHANNESBURG – Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema revealed his struggles growing up without a father and addressed recent party defections during an intimate interview on the Hustle Corner Podcast. Speaking at the EFF’s Winnie Madikizela-Mandela headquarters, Malema discussed his transition from
December 3, 2024
Tinubu Meets Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa, Tinubu meet to boost SA-Nigeria ties

PRETORIA – President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted expanding business opportunities and global governance reform during bilateral talks with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu Tuesday, marking 30 years of diplomatic relations between Africa’s largest economies. Ramaphosa announced simplified visa processes for Nigerian business travelers and
December 3, 2024