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DA Condemns ANC’s Recruitment of ZANU-PF for South African Elections

SOUTH AFRICA | Main opposition party, DA is accusing the ruling African National Congress (ANC) of violating the Electoral Code of Conduct by enlisting Zimbabwe’s ZANU-PF to aid its campaign for the upcoming May 29 elections in South Africa. According to reports,

May 12, 2024

South Africa·Zimbabwe

Ramaphosa Supports ZANU PF’s Role in South African Elections

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has robustly defended his party’s decision to invite Zimbabwe’s ruling party, ZANU PF, to observe the forthcoming elections on 29 May, amid sharp criticism from opposition groups. Opposition parties in South Africa have questioned the prudence

May 11, 2024

Featured·South Africa

Amazon’s South African debut disappoints as it launches without its signature products and services.

With considerable anticipation, Amazon.co.za entered the South African market, heralded as a potential game-changer for the country’s e-commerce landscape. However, upon its debut, consumers were surprised to find a notable absence of Amazon’s proprietary brands, including Kindle e-readers, Fire TV devices, Ring

May 9, 2024

Zimbabwe growing in popularity for stolen South African cars. Image: SAPS Limpopo

Crime·South Africa·Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe, a Hub For Stolen, South African Vehicles

Zimbabwe is Becoming a Hotspot for Stolen South African Cars Amid Mounting Concerns Over Cross-Border Smuggling. Criminal syndicates are exploiting the porous border between South Africa and Zimbabwe, resulting in an alarming increase in the smuggling of stolen vehicles northward. The prevalence

May 5, 2024

Econet says send money for free from South Africa and the UK

Business·South Africa·United Kingdom·Zimbabwe

Econet Introduces Free Money Transfers to Zimbabwe

Econet Wireless, Zimbabwe’s leading telecommunications and technology company, has pioneered Africa’s first initiative by launching two free remittance corridors into the country, eliminating costs for both senders and recipients. In collaboration with its affiliate, Sasai Money Transfer, Econet now enables individuals and

May 2, 2024

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Crime·Entertainment·South Africa

DJ Tira’s Studio Robbed: R20,000 Reward Offered for Stolen Equipment

Thieves have raided DJ Tira’s studio, prompting the renowned musician to offer a R20,000 reward for the return of stolen equipment. The break-in occurred at the studios of his record label, Afrotainment, where valuable equipment and hard drives containing unreleased music were

April 26, 2024

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Crime·South Africa

SAPS Seize R15 Million Worth of Cocaine Aboard Ship from Columbia

SOUTH AFRICA | KwaZulu-Natal’s crime-fighting units have intercepted bags of drugs aboard a ship traveling from Colombia to South Africa. Lieutenant Colonel Simphiwe Mhlongo, spokesperson for the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (commonly known as the Hawks) in KwaZulu-Natal, disclosed that a

April 23, 2024

Business·South Africa·Zimbabwe

Old Mutual Granted Banking License by South African Regulator

SOUTH AFRICA | Old Mutual plc, an international investment, savings, insurance, and banking group established in South Africa in 1845 as a mutual insurance company, has received initial approval from the Prudential Authority (PA), the South African financial regulator falling under the

April 19, 2024

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Crime·South Africa

Bogus Police Enter Family Home, Fry And Eat Their Meat

SOUTH AFRICA | Fake cops stormed into a family home in Mason’s Mill, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, allegedly robbing the occupants of their phones and car, and ransacking their fridge to cook and consume their meat, all while holding them captive in a room

April 18, 2024

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South Africa

AKA and Anele Tembe Relationship Book Sparks Social Media Frenzy

The digital landscape of Mzansi erupted into a flurry of activity when author Melinda Ferguson dropped a bombshell announcement on Thursday. With a Facebook post that reverberated through cyberspace, Ferguson revealed her latest project—a deeply personal exploration of the complex relationship between

April 15, 2024

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