Gauteng MEC dismisses claims that the province is bankrupt

Acting Gauteng Premier Lebogang Maile speaks at a provincial government engagement. 1 minute Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile has dismissed reports suggesting that the province is nearing bankruptcy. Speaking at a media briefing in Johannesburg, Maile acknowledges the financial strain caused by the e-toll debt but assures that the province’s finances and…

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ANC is working to rectify its mistakes: Faku

Supporters of the African National Congress (ANC) wave party flags at an event. 3 minutes African National Congress (ANC) stalwart from the Eastern Cape, Nceba Faku, says he is pleased that the party is working to correct its mistakes. This comes as the party reflects on how far it has come as it celebrates its…

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Manufacturing production declines by 2.6%

Workers assemble a vehicle. 2 minutes Data released by Statistics South Africa shows that manufacturing production declined by 2.6% in November 2024 compared with November 2023. The largest negative contributions came from motor vehicles, basic iron and steel, metal products and machinery, wood and wood products as well as textiles and clothing. An Independent Economist,…

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Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Henk Lategan retains overall lead

Tomorrow is a rest day for the drivers. 1 minute Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Henk Lategan and his navigator, Brett Cummings, have retained the overall lead after stage five of the Dakar Rally from Alula to Ha’il. Dacia driver, Nasser Al-Attiyah, reached the finish line first, 10 minutes before his nearest rival, another TGR driver, Seth…

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Two of the accused in AKA murder decry delays in case

Rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes. 1 minute Two of the five men accused of the murder of Kiernan AKA Forbes and his friend, say delays in the extradition application of the two co-accused who were arrested in eSwatini is delaying justice. The two accused, Mziwethemba Gwabeni and Lindokuhle Ndimande, appeared in the Durban Magistrate’s Court to…

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