Rand, stocks, government bonds slump

South African rand notes. 2 minutes The rand, stocks and government bonds slumped on Monday following United States (US) President Donald Trump’s comment on how he would cut off funding for South Africa. This morning, the rand traded at R18.89 against the US dollar, about 1% weaker than its closing level on Friday. On Sunday,…

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Infographic | The EFF and Julius Malema’s political journey

EFF leader Julius Malema was speaking at Faith Gospel Church in Khutsong, west of Johannesburg. 1 minute The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) hosts its third National People’s Assembly (NPA) from 12 to 15 December at the Nasrec Expo Centre. Recently, the party has seen significant leadership shifts, including the departure of founding member and former…

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Western Cape truck-minibus accident claims 4 lives

Accident between a truck and a minibus outside Worcester in the Boland, Western Cape on May 23, 2025. 1 minute Four people, including three children, have been killed in an accident between a truck and a minibus outside Worcester in the Boland, Western Cape. Western Cape Mobility Department Spokesperson Muneera Allie says four other people…

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Ramaphosa optimistic US visit will yield positive outcomes

President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in the US. 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is looking forward to meet his US counterpart, Donald Trump and believes the engagement will have positive outcomes. President Ramaphosa is in US on a working visit and took time to speak to journalists at the South Africa’s Embassy in Washington…

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More than 100 Christmas babies born in Eastern Cape

Newborn babies in hospital cribs. 1 minute The first Christmas baby in the Eastern Cape was born just two minutes after midnight at Madweleni Hospital in Elliotdale. So far, 104 Christmas babies have been born in the province, with 57 boys and 47 girls.  Eastern Cape Department of Health Spokesperson Mkhululi Ndamase confirmed the birth…

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Ellis names Banyana Banyana squad for Jamaica friendlies

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis 1 minute Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis has named her squad for two international friendly matches against Jamaica. The matches against the Reggae Queens will be played on November 29 and December 2 in Montego Bay. This is part of the continuous preparations of the 2025 CAF Women’s Africa…

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