Trump warns BRICS nations against replacing US dollar

A person shows US dollars at a currency exchange store 2 minutes US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday demanded that BRICS member countries commit to not creating a new currency or supporting another currency that would replace the United States dollar or face 100% tariffs. “We require a commitment from these countries that they will neither create a…

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Murder case of Ndlovu, Mdhuli resumes in KwaMhlanga Court

Outside the KwaMhlanga Magistrate’s Court. 1 minute The case involving four suspects linked to the disappearance of journalist Sibusiso Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhuli resumes today at the KwaMhlanga Magistrate’s Court. The accused — Samuel Mogongwe, Lucky Sikhosana, Sello Uoane, and Thato Madisha — appeared in court, with some attempting to avoid media attention….

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Kimberley landlords accuse NSFAS of non-payment

NSFAS is facing backlash form service providers about non-payment. Some frustrated landlords in Kimberley in the Northern Cape are accusing Sol Plaatje University and NSFAS of victimisation and failing to honour their contractual agreements. [LISTEN] Landlords threaten to evict university and TVET students following failures by NSFAS to make payments towards their accommodation #sabcnews #updateatnoon…

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IEC rejects ISA’s bid to register as political party

An IEC banner seen at a voting station. The Electoral Commission has confirmed the rejection of the Islamic State of Africa’s (ISA) application to register as a political party. In a media statement, Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo cited three reasons for the decision: First, over 200 objections were received, with concerns that the party’s…

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Kunene sworn in as PR councillor after being cleared

Speaker of Council, Cllr. Margaret Arnolds presided over the swearing in of Mr. Kenny Kunene as a Proportional Representation (PR) Councillor. Patriotic Alliance deputy president, Kenny Kunene has been re-sworn in as a councillor for the City of Johannesburg. The former MMC of Transport resigned from his position and as a councillor in July, after…

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