NCR, police join forces to tackle illegal micro lenders

The NCR is determined to clamp down on loan sharks and illegal money lending practices The National Credit Regulator (NCR) says it’s working closely with the South African Police Service to crack down on unregistered micro lenders across the country. The NCR has raised a concern over the surge in illegal lenders, also known as…

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Nkabane clarifies non-appearance before committee

[File photo] Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane The Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane says she did not appear before Parliament as scheduled on Friday because she had other commitments. Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has rejected the apology that she has submitted. The committee had asked Nkabane to appear before…

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ECD key to an effective education system: Ramaphosa

2 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa has once again emphasised the importance of Early Childhood Development (ECD), saying that effective learning is the only solution and the best investment of the country’s future. In his weekly letter to the nation, Ramaphosa says one of the most damaging effects of Bantu Education under the draconian apartheid system…

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Tau calls on SA to grow its international trade presence

[FILE IMAGE] Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau meets with the Black Business Council on August 12, 2024. 1 minute Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has emphasized the importance for South Africa to entrench and deepen its global presence amid growing geo-political tensions. The minister impressed upon delegates at the Gauteng Investment…

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Ex-cross country runner Marakurwa launches book

National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe president Tendayi Tagara (left) poses for a picture with Letiwe Marakurwa FORMER Zimbabwe middle-distance runner Letiwe Marakurwa launched her book titled Running to America: An Athlete Journey from Zimbabwe at the Zimbabwe Olympic Committee offices in Harare yesterday The book details Marakurwa’s journey to becoming one of the top budding…

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Fuel levy won’t have huge impact on inflation: Economist

Petrol station in South Africa. 2 minutes According to preliminary reports by the Department of Mineral Resources’ Central Energy Fund (CEF), the price of petrol was expected to come down by 19-cents and diesel by 50-cents per litre this month. However, due the general fuel levy hike recently announced by the Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana,…

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