Heavy rains, thunderstorms expected in parts of SA

Raindrops seen on a windscreen during a thunderstorm. The South African Weather Services has issued a warning for heavy rains and thunderstorms in parts of the country this week. This comes after a rainy weekend across the country. Forecaster Tokelo Chiloane says a cold front later this week will bring more rain. “The South African…

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Government criticized for failing to address NSFAS funding delays

NSFAS Logo. The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has criticized the government for failing to address funding delays in the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). The bursary scheme funds tertiary tuition and accommodation. CGE presented a report indicating that sexual harassment is increasing in higher learning institutions. Advocate Nthabiseng Sepanya Mogale says landlords are…

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SA mulls tax rebates, subsidies to boost local EV industry

Cars are seen on display at a showroom of a Nissan dealership in Melrose, South Africa, 16 July 2024. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo Global automakers like Ford, Volkswagen, BMW and Toyota manufacture models in South Africa for both the local and European markets. Britain and the European Union jointly consume 46% of the vehicles the country…

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Court dismisses Sibiya’s bid to return to work

Deputy National Police Commissioner for Crime Detection Shadrack Sibiya. The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria dismissed Deputy National Police Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya‘s bid to return to work. This comes after National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola ordered Sibiya to stay at home pending an investigation. The decision came after Sibiya was…

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CIAG seeks US support for Western Cape sovereignty bid

Cape Independence Advocacy Group (CIAG) 2 minutes The Cape Independence Advocacy Group (CIAG) is taking its quest for a sovereign Western Cape to the global stage by seeking support from the United States. The group says that it has notified President Cyril Ramaphosa, the International Relations Minister, and the Western Cape Premier, of its plans…

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Proteas want promising batsmen to show potential on T20 World Cup

South Africa’s Aiden Markram in action Action. South Africa’s Twenty20 captain Aiden Markram wants his team’s promising young batsman to use the opportunity of limited overs tours to Australia and England over the next eight weeks to develop their careers and display their international potential. South Africa have high hopes for powerful teenage slogger Lhuan-dre…

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MK party in Mpumalanga welcomes over 1 000 new members

MK Party flag 3 minutes The Umkhonto WeSizwe (MK) party in Mpumalanga says it recently welcomed more than 1 000 new members. They were hosted at the Mgobodzi community hall in the Nkomazi municipality. Addressing the new recruits, MKP Mpumalanga chairperson Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane urges them to serve the party wherever they are without fighting…

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