Eastern Cape floods death toll rises to 100

Intergovernmental delegation on a humanitarian visit to Tutura Village in Centane, Eastern Cape on to support families affected by floods on June 22, 2025, Officials in the Eastern Cape say the death toll of the victims of the floods that hit the province two weeks ago has risen to 100. This comes as search and…

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Zimra goes after influencers, tourism players

In statement early this week, Zimra announced that it would be conducting visits to assess compliance with all applicable tax heads. THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has launched a blitz on tourism stakeholders, including social influencers, to check on their compliance with various tax regimes in the country. In statement early this week, Zimra announced…

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Office of the Chief Justice to control own budget from April 1

Justice scale and law books. The South African Judiciary’s long-standing calls for independence are bearing fruit. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, in his 2026 Budget Speech. announced that over the medium term, R883 million was shifted from the Department of Justice to the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ). Godongwana says the move allows the OCJ…

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CAF Appeals Board decisions must be respected: Motsepe

Senegal fans react in the stand after Morocco were awarded a penalty following a VAR review. Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe says the decision to strip Senegal from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, was made by an independent CAF Appeals Board. Senegal, who won the match in Rabat 1-0, had…

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Rooting out corruption remains govt’s priority: Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his New Year’s message President Cyril Ramaphosa says rooting out corruption remains  government’s overriding priority. He delivered his New Year’s message to the nation on Wednesday afternoon. Ramaphosa says billions of stolen money has been recovered by the excellent work of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Asset Forfeiture Unit…

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Trump’s sweeping tax-cut, spending bill clears first US Senate hurdle

US President Donald Trump. The Republican-controlled US Senate narrowly advanced President Donald Trump’s, sweeping tax-cut and spending bill on Saturday, during a marathon weekend session marked by political drama, division and lengthy delays as Democrats sought to slow the legislation’s path to passage. Lawmakers voted 51-49 to open debate on the 940-page megabill, with two of Trump’s fellow…

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