Source: 123RF. 2023 was marked by sharp monetary tightening. But economies proved resilient and markets even boomed. Against this backdrop, global financial assets of private households recorded strong growth: With an increase of 7.6%, the losses of the previous year (-3.5%) were more than made up for. Overall, total financial assets amounted to €239tn at…
The names of the Blitzboks squad that will take part in the the Vancouncer tournament. 1 minute Springbok Sevens coach, Philip Snyman, has made two changes to his 13-man squad for the Vancouver tournament of World Rugby Sevens Series next weekend. The team will play against New Zealand on 21 February. Sebastiaan Jobb returns to…
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has accused the Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia of interfering in investigations into political killings in KwaZulu-Natal. This after Cachalia publicly criticised the return of 121 dockets to the National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola’s task team earlier this week. Cachalia argued that decisions about…
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1 minute African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says negotiations to reach a deal on the national budget are continuing. Mbalula was speaking at the party’s four-day national executive committee meeting, which got underway today in Boksburg in Ekurhuleni. He has not denied the existence of a letter from the Democratic Alliance (DA) to…
File image | The National Prosecuting Authority Head Office in Pretoria. President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended the South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions Adv Andrew Chauke with immediate effect pending an inquiry into Adv Chauke’s fitness to hold office. The President in a statement says that he has informed Adv Chauke of his decision in writing….
Nicholas Maweni will step down as Samro Board Chairperson on October 1, 2025. Board Chairperson of the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro), Nicholas Maweni, will step down on the 1st of October after almost seven years with the organisation. According to a statement, under his leadership, Samro achieved historic financial milestones, including a 15.4%…
The Gauteng Traffic Wardens, SAPS, immigration and health Officials joined Merafong Traffic conduct operation targeting spaza shops within the West Rand to ensure compliance on November 6, 2024. 1 minute Some owners of food outlets including spaza shops in the Makhado Municipality in Louis Trichardt, Limpopo, say they have failed to register their businesses. They…
Blitzboks during training. 1 minute South Africa’s Blitzboks wrapped up a disappointing Hong Kong Sevens campaign, finishing ninth in the prestigious World Rugby Sevens Series event. They failed to reach the Cup quarterfinals for the first time this season but secured a narrow 19-17 win over Kenya in their playoff match. Despite likely retaining fourth…
1 minute Anti-apartheid activist, Reverend Allan Boesak, says the late police veteran, Major-General Andre Lincoln died of a broken heart in a corrupt country that does not reflect what he fought for . A special provincial funeral service for Lincoln is underway at the St. James Church in Kenilworth, Cape Town. Lincoln died two weeks…
