Mcebisi Jonas appointed Special Envoy to US

Former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas is expected to be the next witness at the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture. 2 minutes Former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas has been appointed as South Africa’s new Special Envoy to the United States of America. Presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya says he brings extensive governmental experience to…

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Funding challenges cripple Pfumvudza scheme

Jiri said this while appearing before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Agriculture on the farm inputs distribution programme ahead of the 2024/25 farming season. GOVERNMENT owes suppliers over US$300 million for deliveries made under the Pfumvudza/Intwasa agricultural scheme since 2020, putting the viability of the programme under threat, Agriculture ministry secretary Obert Jiri has revealed….

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Groblers Bridge border reopened following flooding

File image: Groblers Bridge Border Post sign. 1 minute The Border Management Authority (BMA) says the Groblers Bridge border, outside Lephalale in Limpopo, has been reopened. Operations at the port of entry were temporarily suspended due to flooding that caused damage to infrastructure. BMA says the port that links South Africa and Botswana is now…

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Kapesa writes own history through dance

Kapesa is a multi-award-winner which has propelled him to become the most sought-after dance  teacher and trainer in schools and community clubs. EACH time Terence Kapesa walked off a podium at an awards ceremony as the Best Dancer or Choreographer, the next thing would be reprofiling himself for a better  placement in his forthcoming production….

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Spar profits rise amid a tough economic environment

A company logo for the South African supermarket chain SPAR Group is seen on a trolley outside a store in Johannesburg, South Africa, June 7, 2022. 2 minutes Retailer Spar reported a rise in annual profit, amid a trading environment marred by inflationary pressures. The retailer says the trading environment across its territories continues to…

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