New tech to boost border security: SAPU

Border Management Authority officials. 1 minute Police union, SAPU, says the use of new technology to curb illegal border crossings will also enhance efficiencies at points of entry. The Border Management Authority (BMA) unveiled four high-tech drones and 40 cameras to be deployed across various points of entry this Easter period. SAPU spokesperson Lesiba Thobakgale…

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China, HK stocks rise on hopes of trade negotiations

An electronic board shows Shanghai and Shenzhen stock indices as people walk on a pedestrian bridge at the Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai, China April 3, 2025. 3 minutes China and Hong Kong shares rose on Thursday, as investors downplayed the latest US tariff increase on Chinese imports and pinned their hopes on talks between…

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ActionSA vows not to partake in GNU unless VAT increase is revoked

[File Photo]: The GNU cabinet expand from 30 to 32 ministers and from 36 to 43 deputy ministers. 1 minute ActionSA has announced that it will not participate in discussions regarding the Government of National Unity (GNU) unless the proposed value-added tax (VAT) increase is revoked. Government announced an increase in the VAT rate from 15.0% to 15.5%, effective 1…

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Case of Limpopo teacher accused of rape postponed

A person holds up a sign against shielding of rapists. 1 minute A 58-year-old Limpopo man accused of raping a 13-year-old learner will be back in the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday next week. He appeared in court on Friday when the matter was postponed. The teacher faces charges of rape and child sexual grooming….

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Kimberley fraudster sentenced to 10 years in jail

File Image: Court gavel and a cone. 1 minute A Northern Cape woman has started serving her prison sentence for defrauding two municipalities of over R900 000 in 2021. The Kimberley Specialized Commercial Crimes Court found Simangele Sangweni guilty of fraud, forgery and money laundering and sentenced them to 10 years in jail. Sangweni submitted…

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