Durban spaza shop owners lament strenuous registration process

Police and officials conduct a product inspection during a spaza shop compliance and verification operation in the West Coast on 07 December 2024. 2 minutes Some spaza shop owners in Durban fear that they might not meet the 21-day deadline to register their businesses, saying it is a strenuous process. Cooperative Governance Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa…

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Nedbank Cup kicks off this weekend

Kaizer Chiefs team prepares for the Nedbank Cup match this weekend. 2 minutes South African football’s biggest knockout tournament, the Nedbank Cup, kicks off this weekend. Minnows or lower division clubs have caused upsets in the Nedbank Cup in the previous years. One such team, Free Agents FC, will fancy their chances when they meet…

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SA extends deadline for Formula 1 Grand Prix bid to March 18

1 minute The Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie and the Bid Steering Committee have extended the submission deadline for the Request for Expression of Interest for South Africa’s Formula 1 Grand Prix bid to the 18th of March this year. This extension aims to give stakeholders additional time to submit comprehensive proposals…

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Ramaphosa defends cost of National Dialogue amid criticism

President Cyril Ramaphosa meets the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) today at the Union buildings in Pretoria, July 11, 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa says a national dialogue is necessary to ensure inclusive participation on key issues affecting the country, despite public concern over the cost of the process. Speaking at a meeting with the Eminent Persons…

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SA pays tribute to Tito Mboweni, a towering figure in finance

Source: Reuters. It was sad to hear of Tito Mboweni’s unexpected passing over the weekend, and condolences go to his family. Mboweni was a formidable leader, with deep economic insights that greatly shaped SA’s post-apartheid policies and structures, such as the Sarb, labour law and Nedlac. His roles over the years ranged from Labour Minister…

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