ConCourt reserves judgment in landmark Rand rigging case

Apex court hears arguments from competition authorities The Constitutional Court has reserved judgment in the rand rigging case between the Competition Commission and several banks accused of manipulating the currency. The case stems from alleged conduct between 2007 and 2013 by 28 local and international banks accused of colluding to coordinate rand-dollar trading in chat…

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Fassi to replace injured Le Roux against Australia

Aphelele Fassi during training A late injury withdrawal has disrupted the plans Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus had in store for Saturday’s second Rugby Championship test match against Australia in Cape Town. Aphelele Fassi will now start following the withdrawal of Willie le Roux due to an injury. Le Roux, who became the eighth player in…

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McKenzie rejects SAHRC prima facie hate speech finding

PA Leader Gayton McKenzie Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie has rejected the South Africa Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) finding of prima facie hate speech against him. He is describing it as defamatory. The old comments McKenzie made on social media, using the profoundly offensive ‘K’ word to refer to black people, has created a political…

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Tourism Council questions dissolution of SAT Board

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille The Tourism Business Council says its findings show no justification for the dissolution of the South African Tourism Board. This follows Tourism Minister Patricia De Lille’s announcement to dissolve the Board. The Minister argues that the board acted unlawfully when it failed to address the legality of the process it…

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LIVE | 2025 South African Women in Science Awards

Tonight the spotlight turns to Bloemfontein in the Free State, where the prestigious South African Women in Science Awards are taking place, celebrating excellence and innovation among the country’s top female scientists and researchers. The event not only honours their groundbreaking work, but also aims to inspire the next generation of young women to pursue…

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Minister Kubayi orders NPA to classify high-profile cases for safety

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, visiting New Brighton Magistrate’s Court in Gqeberha. The Minister of Justice, Mmamoloko Kubayi instructed the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to classify high-profile cases in order to strengthen security measures around Prosecutors. On Thursday, the Minister conducted an oversight visit to New Brighton Magistrate’s Court in Gqeberha, Eastern…

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Tiger Brands recalls Benny Stock Cubes over labeling error

Tiger Brands has announced a precautionary voluntary recall of its Benny Beef and Chicken Flavoured Stock Cubes due to inaccurate nutritional information on the packaging. Despite receiving no consumer complaints, the company says the recall was made in consultation with the National Consumer Commission. “Tiger Brands is working with its retail and wholesale customers to…

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