Govt generated billions in infrastructure investment: Ramaphosa

[File Image] President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the opening address of the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders at the Good Hope Chamber in Parliament, Cape Town. President Cyril Ramaphosa says government generated about R400 billion in infrastructure investment last year. He says the private sector played an important role in what he describes as…

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2021 July unrest instigators had foreign links, court hears

Outside the KwaZulu-Natal High Court. Some alleged instigators who were members of the social media groups which incited public violence during the 2021 July civil unrest had international links to countries like Cuba. This was the testimony of the state’s first witness, Hawks Major-General Gopaul Govender, who is the National Co-ordinator for Unrest Investigations. Govender…

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Nine arrested in Limpopo for drugs possession and dealing

1 minute Police in Siloam, Limpopo, say they have recently arrested and charged nine suspects with possession and dealing in drugs. Police spokesperson, Hlulani Mashaba says an undisclosed amount of cannabis was seized from houses and individuals with the help of a civic organisation, Vhembe Concerned Group. Last year, an illegal drug laboratory, alleged to…

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IMF forecasts 1.4% growth for South Africa in 2026

International Monetary Fund logo The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects South Africa’s economy to have shown growth of 1.3% last year and to achieve growth of 1.4% this year. Growth is expected to be supported by household spending and greater investments driven by structural reforms. The IMF has commended the South African government for maintaining…

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No place for corruption during flood relief: ANC Limpopo

The Letaba River overflowing after floods in Limpopo. Officials and other role players in the rebuilding of damaged infrastructure after the devastating floods in Limpopo must refrain from corruption. This is the message by African National Congress (ANC) Limpopo deputy chairperson, Florence Radzilani, who was speaking at the Provincial Executive Committee meeting in Polokwane. Persistent…

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