Kaizer Chiefs end trophy drought with Nedbank Cup victory

2 minutes Kazier Chiefs beat Orlando Pirates 2-1 in the Nedbank Cup final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban to win the Nedbank Cup trophy and end their ten-year trophy drought on Saturday. The Amakhosi started brightly, pinning Pirates back early, and were rewarded when Deano van Rooyen’s challenge on Pule Mmodi resulted in…

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Two suspects in missing journalist case due in court

Outside the KwaMhlanga Magistrate’s Court. 1 minute Two suspects arrested in connection with the disappearance of journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli are expected to appear in the KwaMhlanga Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga this morning. The couple was last seen in Mamelodi, Pretoria, in February. Last week, police discovered human remains in Rust…

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ANC Peter Mokaba regional conference to go ahead despite disputes

2 minutes Limpopo’s African National Congress (ANC) Peter Mokaba regional task team leader, John Mpe, says the regional elective conference will go ahead despite murmurs from disgruntled party members. Mpe says about 120 delegates from various branches have been accredited to attend the 10th regional conference. He will be contesting against Capricorn District Executive Mayor…

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Manufacturing production down 0.8% year-on-year: Stats SA

[File photo] 1 minute Stats SA has announced that manufacturing production fell by 0.8% in March compared to the same period last year. This marked the fifth consecutive month of decline in industrial activity, although it was the mildest in the sequence. The largest negative contributors were petroleum, chemical, rubber and plastic products and electrical…

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Canada unemployment rate jumps to 6.9% in April as Trump tariffs bite

Woman walks past a business offering a job 3 minutes Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.9% in April, the highest since November, as US tariffs started to hit Canada’s export-dependent economy in earnest, data showed on Friday. The high unemployment rate in Canada, where the number of jobless people is inching towards 1.6 million, was partly a result of US President…

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SACP, Contralesa to mobilise for referendum to resolve land issue

SACP General-Secretary Solly Mapaila speaking at an event. 1 minute The South African Communist Party (SACP) and Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) will jointly mobilise for a referendum to resolve the land question. The announcement follows bilateral talks held today by the SACP and Contralesa in Braamfontein, Johannesburg today. SACP General-Secretary Solly…

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Cape Town tariff hike protest sparks nationwide pushback

1 minute Public resistance to steep municipal tariff hikes is gaining national momentum, sparked by Cape Town residents’ strong opposition to proposed increases in rates and services. A petition that has already garnered over 10 000 signatures may serve as a catalyst for a broader, countrywide movement.  Non-Profit Organisation, Dear South Africa, led by founder…

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