Tourism sector concerned over poor roads on Panorama Route

Bushbuckridge landscape in Mpumalanga. Tour operators and hospitality sector stakeholders have expressed concerns about the poor state of some of the tourist sites in Mpumalanga’s Panorama Route. The bad condition of the road along the route is also a cause of concern. Panorama Route is the scenic drive through breathtaking natural beauty that includes sites…

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Matlala found with cellphone inside his cell, moved to C-Max section

Prison cell Controversial businessman Vusimusi “CAT” Matlala has been found with a cellphone inside his cell at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Services in Pretoria.  The Correctional Services Department says this happened at the weekend. It has led to Matlala being moved to the C-Max section of the prison and is considered a high-risk inmate. Matlala is facing attempted murder charges; and is now linked to alleged corruption involving the Police…

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GNU has mammoth task of creating employment for youth: Gwarube

Youth protest over lack of employment options 1 minute Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says the Government of National Unity (GNU) has a mammoth task to ensure that more job opportunities are created for the country’s youth. Gwarube says it is heartbreaking that many young graduates are still unemployed. She’s part of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s…

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Zanzou patrons shocked by graphic viral videos

Entrance to the nightclub in Pretoria 4 minutes Patrons and the public have expressed shock following graphic videos that appear to show young men being assaulted and sexually violated at the Zanzou club in Hatfield, Pretoria. This follows a video reportedly showing the extremely violent assault of young patrons in 2023. Three of the victims,…

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SARB cautions against slight inflation increase in 2026

Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is cautioning that South Africans should expect a slight increase in the rate of inflation in the coming year. The bank has revised its forecast upwards, citing elevated electricity prices as the primary driver.​ Chief Economist, Chris Loewald, announced that inflation is now expected…

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