ANCYL raises concerns over the country’s escalating unemployment

The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) has raised concerns about escalating unemployment in the country. The party’s youth league Treasurer General Zwelo Masilela delivered their message of support at the Mpumalanga ANC Women’s League conference in Middelburg yesterday. Masilela also highlighted nepotism as one of the serious problems that need to be tackled. Masilela…

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DA’s push to scrap BBBEE excluded from ANC NEC agenda

ANC top leadership at the ordinary sitting of the NEC in Germiston on the East Rand on August 1, 2025. The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) call to replace the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) has not made it onto the agenda at the three day African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Council (NEC) in Germiston,…

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SA farmers brace for season of excessive rainfall

Heavy downpours. Farmers in South Africa’s summer rainfall areas are getting ready for another season of above average rainfall. This follows heavy rainfall during the previous season, when many farmers were severely affected in terms of the quality of their grain and livestock diseases. Farmers and other agricultural role players in the North West province…

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SAWS upgrades Orange Level 5 for heavy downpours

The South African Weather Service has upgraded its Orange level five warning for heavy downpours today. The rains could lead to localised flooding in some parts of Gauteng and Mpumalanga, to an orange Level 9 warning. The level five remains in place for the Free State, North West, and KwaZulu-Natal. Weather Forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela is…

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President Ramaphosa mourns death of Dr. Franklin Sonn

Franklin Sonn, former South African ambassador to the United States, has passed away at the age of 86. In a statement, President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of educator, diplomat and business leader Dr. Franklin Sonn who contributed significantly to different sectors of society and the economy. Franklin Sonn, former…

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Tensions mount at AD HOC Committee as witnesses face intense srutiny

African National Congress (ANC) MP Molapi Lekganyane delivers opening address on August 5, 2025 after being elected as Chairperson of the ad hoc committee investigating KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations. It’s been another heated week at the AD HOC Committee probing corruption and political interference in the Justice System, as witnesses faced scrutiny from…

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