Plans under way to bring SANDF troops home from DRC: Motshekga

SANDF patrolling an area 2 minutes Defence Minister Angie Motshekga says plans are in motion to safely repatriate South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops currently deployed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The soldiers are part of a Southern African Development Community (SADC) peacekeeping mission in the conflict-affected region.  Speaking during a…

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DA pushes ahead with court challenge against VAT hike

DA’s Karabo Khakhau 1 minute The Democratic Alliance (DA) says its application against a value-added tax (VAT) hike is still proceeding in the Western Cape High Court this coming Tuesday. The DA, the African National Congress’s (ANC) biggest government of national unity partner, voted against the fiscal policy framework when it was tabled in parliament…

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UNTU seeks strike mandate after Transnet talks collapse

[File photo] Containers at one of SA’s ports 2 minutes The United National Transport Union (UNTU) says it is still in the process of seeking a strike mandate from its members at Transnet. This follows a breakdown in negotiations between the union and the state-owned logistics company.  Earlier this week, the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation…

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Durban’s chariot festival fills skyline with colour

FILE | Chariots on Durban’s beachfront 1 minute Durban’s skyline is expected to glow with vibrant colour to mark the Festival of Chariots or Ratha-Yathra this Easter long weekend. The colourful festival observed by devotees of the Hindu deity Krishna, has become a popular feature on Durban’s social and entertainment calendar every Easter long weekend….

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