Court grants bail to Julius Mkhwanazi and Kagiso Lerutla

Suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi and City Manager Kagiso Lerutla in court Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi and Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla have each been granted R30 000 bail at the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court. The pair are facing charges including corruption, fraud, and defeating the ends of justice. They have…

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Debt crisis concerns deepen amid Freedom Day

South African money Many South Africans say financial freedom is still a pipe dream with high unemployment and over indebtedness rife as the country marks Freedom Day. Experts say financial literacy can go a long way in helping people better navigate the economy. Thabo Hollo is a programme manager for personal income at Old Mutual…

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Gauteng child immunisation drops to 75 percent

FILE: Healthcare worker prepares a vaccination The Gauteng Department of Health says child immunisation has fallen to 75 per cent in the province, putting children under one year old at greater risk of preventable diseases. As Africa marks African Vaccination Week, the department has urged parents to keep vaccinations on schedule. Assistant Director for Expanded…

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Task team deployed to probe Mahikeng double murder

The acting North West police commissioner, Ryno Naidoo, has deployed a task team to investigate a double murder and business robbery in Mahikeng. A businessman and his wife were killed on Friday. Police Spokesperson Kelebogile Morake says the woman died on the spot, while her husband died later in the hospital. Morake says, “It is…

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SA’s telecoms sector reshaped by mergers and evolving regulation

Vodacom plays a key role in South Africa’s evolving telecoms landscape as mergers and regulation reshape the industry. South Africa’s telecommunications sector is undergoing a seismic shift as major mergers, evolving regulations, and public interest demands redefine the competitive landscape. This was the major takeaway from the collaborative sector event exploring the new frontier of…

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