Harness AI, leverage youth, speakers urge at Motlanthe Growth Forum

Former President Kgalema Motlanthe Speakers at the Kgalema Motlanthe Inclusive Growth Forum have emphasised the importance of harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and leveraging the youth dividend on the continent. On day 2 of the 3-day conference, delegates heard that investing in resilient public infrastructure can be a significant economic growth driver. Public and…

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ANC in KZN to meet with IFP over political differences

The IFP along with other political parties had Siphile Mdaka removed as Umkhanyakude District mayor. The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal says it is in the process of engaging with the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) to discuss, among other things, political differences between them. This follows the removal of the ANC’s Siphile Mdaka as Umkhanyakude District mayor by the…

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North West legislature establishes Ad hoc committee to probe Premier

North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi The North West legislature has established an Ad Hoc Committee to investigate allegations of improper conduct against Premier Lazarus Mokgosi. The allegations were made by the Mayor of Naledi Local Municipality, John Groep, during the oversight visit of Parliament’s Joint Portfolio Committees to municipalities in the province last month. Groep…

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Cape Verde overcome nerves to qualify for Soccer World Cup

Players celebrate with fans  Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup on Monday, beating Eswatini 3-0 in their last group match to top the standings ahead of Cameroon and complete a fairytale campaign. The wind-swept West African archipelago overcame first-half nerves to win in Praia with second-half goals from Dailon Livramento, Willy Semedo and veteran…

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SARS customs seize drugs worth R65 million at Durban Habour

Narcotics worth R65million confiscated at the Durban Harbour. The South African Revenue Services (SARS) Durban Customs office conducted a collaborative intelligence operation led at the Durban Harbour in the early hours of  Sunday morning. The operation resulted in the seizure of 30 bricks of Suspected Narcotics that were in Reefer Refrigeration Unit of the vessel…

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