Rise Mzansi concerned about ANC-DA squabbles in GNU

Rise Mzansi leaders Songezo Zibi, Makashule Gana and Vuyiswa Ramokgopa addressed a press briefing on August 18, 2025. Rise Mzansi says it is concerned about squabbles between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Government of National Unity (GNU). The party, which is also a member of the GNU, says…

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Hawks officials contradicted each other at Madlanga Inquiry: Analyst

Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga (R) chairs the Madlanga Commission on Inquiry in Pretoria. Security Analyst Andy Mashaile says the contradictory statements made by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation’s (Hawks) Captain Barry Kruger and Section Head Brigadier Lesiba Mokoena support the allegations that some law enforcement agencies have been compromised. Kruger and Mokoena appeared before the…

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An African paradox: Why do billions of dollars in donations fail to solve the continent’s problems?

African countries receive more than $150 billion a year in aid from Western governments, international organizations and private funds. Although the amount of the assistance is significant, many analysts and experts believe there are serious systemic problems that prevent the continent from implementing meaningful change. This begs the question: Why do problems such as famine,…

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FEDUSA accepts government’s 5.5% increase

Public sector unions concluded consulting their members about government’s offer to increase salaries by 1.5%. 4 minutes Public sector unions under the Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) have accepted government’s 5.5% increase for their members. The Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC) gave the parties 21 days last month, to canvass their members…

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Mastercard enables real-time card payments, starting in South Africa

Source: Reuters. Through product innovations, enhancements to its network and strategic partnerships, Mastercard will enable acquiring banks to process real-time card payments. For the first time, all merchants in South Africa who accept Mastercard payments will receive faster payouts, empowering businesses with better cashflow management and faster funds availability. This, in turn, provides merchants with…

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Judgment in Omotoso rape case set for April

Televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his two co-accused Lusanda Solani and Zukiswa Sitho appearing in the Gqeberha High Court. 2 minutes The matter of rape accused Pastor Timothy Omotoso has been postponed until 2 April for judgment after closing arguments. The Gqeberha High Court in the Eastern Cape heard closing arguments both from the state and…

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