SABC’s mandate remains under-funded, says Minister Malatsi

The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) TV Park building in Auckland Park, Johannesburg. Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has acknowledged concerns over the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) financial sustainability, admitting that the cost of fulfilling its public mandate remains under-funded He announces that the SABC will receive R 704 million over the…

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IEC to present 2024 election report to Parly, admits tech glitches

IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) will on Tuesday present its report on the 2024 general elections to Parliament’s Home Affairs Portfolio Committee. The report highlights several achievements, including the successful integration of independent candidates into national and provincial elections. The IEC also lauds the achievement of the largest ever…

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Banyana through to Wafcon quarterfinal

Banyana Banyana celebrate during a Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) Defending Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) champions, South Africa (Banyana Banyana) have secured a quarterfinal berth at this year’s tournament in Morocco. However, they still have a lot to play for in their last Group C match against Mali this evening. Banyana Banyana…

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Euro slips after Trump threatens 30% tariffs on EU

The euro fell to a three-week low early on Monday while the Mexican peso also came under pressure after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from two of the largest US trading partners beginning August 1. Trump on Saturday announced the latest tariffs in separate letters to European Commission President Ursula…

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Omotoso case back in court as NPA probes acquittal

Televangelist, Timothy Omotoso. The Gqeberha High Court heard a request for clarification from the state on factual findings in the Omotoso case acquittal judgment. Judgment in the application by the state for clarification on the acquittal of televangelist, Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused, Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho has been set down for Tuesday, next…

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‘Commissions of inquiry don’t lead to prosecutions, are wasteful’

ActionSA provincial Chairperson for KZN, Zwakele Mncwango, with party President, Herman Mashaba. ActionSA in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) says it does not support President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to establish a judicial commission of inquiry to probe allegations of corruption in the police. The commission will investigate allegations related to criminal syndicates’ infiltration of institutions in the criminal…

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ANC hails Ramaphosa’s decision to place Mchunu on special leave

[File photo] Police Minister Senzo Mchunu addresses the National Policing Summit on at Emperors Palace The African National Congress (ANC) says President Cyril Ramaphosa acted with courage by placing Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on a leave of absence. ANC Spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri says the ANC is confident that a thorough probe will follow after KwaZulu-Natal…

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