Jonas’ role as US special envoy is beyond his capacity: FOSA

Former Deputy Finance Minister and newly elected SA envoy to the USA Mcebisi Jonas. 3 minutes Civil rights group Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has raised concerns that Mcebisi Jonas’ role as special envoy to the United States is beyond his capacity. Jonas has been tasked with advancing South Africa’s diplomatic, trade, and bilateral priorities and leading…

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‘Recoding of prepaid meters causing unnecessary panic’

Residents of Diepkloof in Soweto queue in long lines for assistance with recoding of the prepaid electricity meters on 25 November 2024. 2 minutes The Soweto Electricity Crisis Committee (SECC) has accused Eskom and government of creating unnecessary panic regarding the recoding of prepaid electricity meters. Residents of Soweto started queuing outside Eskom service centres last week…

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Diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg abandons bail

Diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg seen in court. 1 minute Alleged fraudster and diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg has abandoned his bail application in the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court. The state was expected to cross examine Liebenberg who moved his bail application on Monday after his attorneys withdrew from the proceedings. Liebenberg, his wife Desiree and seven others…

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Govt’s finances to remain under pressure amid slow growth: Analyst

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivering his Budget Speech. 2 minutes Analysts predict that the government’s finances will continue to face significant strain as long as economic growth remains sluggish and debt levels keep climbing. This outlook comes as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to deliver the highly anticipated Budget Speech, which was postponed last month…

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Woman drowns at Shelly Beach, a man remains missing

Drone with a beach in the background 1 minute A woman has drowned on Shelly Beach in Margate. Meanwhile, a search operation is ongoing for a man who remains missing while swimming. Police have initiated an inquest docket to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. NSRI spokes person Craig Lambinon explains,”Eyewitnesses reported a male and…

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