Motsoaledi to meet US representatives over funding cut

A hospital room. 1 minute Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi says he will meet with representatives of the US government tomorrow to discuss that country’s suspension of foreign aid. US relief funding is currently active in seven districts in KwaZulu-Natal, five in the Eastern Cape, four in Gauteng and several districts in other provinces across…

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Madlanga Commission to focus on Sibiya, ‘Cat’ Matlala’s relationship

Suspended National Deputy Police Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya. Suspended National Deputy Police Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya returns to the stand at the Madlanga Commission Monday morning Sibiya will continue facing cross-examination on his conduct regarding the disbandment of the PKTT. He is also expected to answer questions on his relationship with attempted murder accused, Vusimuzi…

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Rennie to coach All Blacks ahead of Rugby World Cup

New All Blacks Coach, Dave Rennie Former Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has been named as the replacement for Scott Robertson as coach of the All Blacks. He will take New Zealand to the Rugby World Cup in Australia next year. The 62-year-old former Wallabies coach beat out Jamie Joseph for one of the biggest jobs…

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Mchunu pours cold water on Fannie Masemola’s ‘impending arrest’

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola. Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has dismissed reports of the impending arrest of National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola over alleged irregularities involving police property acquisitions. This comes as Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo and others face an investigation into the alleged looting of the unit’s controversial slush fund, worth…

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South Africa signs partnership deal with Afreximbank

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing delegates at the signing ceremony in Johannesburg. South Africa has officially signed a partnership agreement with the African Export-Import Bank, commonly known as Afreximbank. The trade finance bank is a multilateral financial institution that was established in 1993 to help drive intra and extra African trade. The bank has announced a…

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SA automotive sales stumble as export challenges intensify

Source: Unsplash Year-to-date data reveals that new vehicle sales in South Africa reached 401,169 units by September 2024, reflecting a decline of -5.8% compared to the same period in 2023. Similarly, exports fell to 289,198 units, showing a significant drop of -19.7%. A key factor in this export decline is the waning demand for models…

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