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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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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Kwaito star Doc Shebeleza passes away at the age of 51

Musician Doc Shebeleza. 1 minute South Africa’s music industry is mourning the death of another music star. Kwaito music star Victor Bogopane, popularly known as Doc Shebeleza has passed away. The “Ebumnandini” and “Gets Getsa” hitmaker died at his home in Fairlands, north of Johannesburg, on Thursday morning. He was 51. Doc Shebeleza was admitted…

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Thabazimbi residents blame flooding on poor planning

FILE: A flooded home 1 minute Some residents of Northam, outside Thabazimbi in Limpopo, have been stranded in their flooded homes for several days. This comes as parts of the province continue to experience heavy rainfall. Schools and roads have been damaged in various areas. Residents have criticised the Thabazimbi local authority for failing to…

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