Rise Mzansi to picket at DTIC, demands gambling law reforms

Picture that shows a keyboard, cards, chips and dice Rise Mzansi will picket outside the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition in Pretoria, calling for urgent reforms to the country’s gambling laws on Friday.  The party plans to hand over a memorandum of demands, outlining the party’s seven-point plan to overhaul the gambling industry.  #GamblingReformsNOW…

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Kenny Fihla appointed new Absa CEO

1 minute Kenny Fihla has been appointed as the new Absa CEO. Fihla, who serves as Standard Bank Group Deputy Chief Executive and CEO of Standard Bank South Africa, resigned from all his executive positions with effect from June 13. Absa says Fihla’s appointment is effective from July 17, subject to regulatory approval. Charles Russon has…

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DA blames ANC for Trump’s decision to cut off funding

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media 1 minute Democratic Alliance (DA) spokesperson Karabo Khakhau says the African National Congress (ANC) should take responsibility for the recent executive order issued by United States President Donald Trump. This after Trump signed an executive order, cutting off financial aid to South Africa and allowing…

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Shadrack Sibiya denies receiving impalas from Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala

Shadrack Sibiya testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, 23 February 2026. Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya has denied receiving impalas from attempted murder accused, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Evidence before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry shows that Sibiya forwarded images of two impalas that were in distress, to General Khosi Senthumule. The…

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Zinplex slams SAHPRA warning on children’s Zinc supplements

Pharmaceutical tablets and capsules are arranged on a table in a photo illustration. Health supplement company Zinplex has criticised Health Products Regulatory Authority, South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) over its warning on children’s products containing Zinc Picolinate and Selenium. SAHPRA says the ingredients are not permitted for under-18s due to safety concerns. However, Zinplex…

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