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Politicians laud voter registration drive with surge in registrations by youth, women
Politicians laud voter registration drive with surge in registrations by youth, women Politicians have hailed the conclusion of the final voter registration…
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SA’s energy transition must deliver affordable power, community growth – Ramaphosa
SA's energy transition must deliver affordable power, community growth – Ramaphosa President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that South Africa's shift to clean…
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Petrol prices to decrease by 52c a litre, but diesel prices to increase by up to R1.38 a litre
Petrol prices to decrease by 52c a litre, but diesel prices to increase by up to R1.38 a litre The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has…
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IEC shifts focus to election day as it records over 700 000 new voters
IEC shifts focus to election day as it records over 700 000 new voters The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has officially shifted its full attention to…
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Operation Vulindlela reports broader sweep, though progress uneven in Q1
Operation Vulindlela reports broader sweep, though progress uneven in Q1 National Treasury on Friday highlighted sustained structural reforms aimed at reviving…
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DA challenges Parly Secretary’s ‘irregular appointment’, salary increase
DA challenges Parly Secretary's 'irregular appointment', salary increase The DA will file court papers in the Western Cape High Court to have the appointment…
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Goldman sees more South Africa rating upgrades on strong revenue
Goldman sees more South Africa rating upgrades on strong revenue South Africa's revenue outperformance puts the country on course for further credit-ratings…
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Joburg’s water, sanitation infrastructure investment needs to double
Joburg's water, sanitation infrastructure investment needs to double Despite the magnitude of the City of Johannesburg's (CoJ's) existing sewer and water…
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South Africa says African Union backs broad migration debate
South Africa says African Union backs broad migration debate The African Union (AU) has backed a broader discussion on migration, a South African government…
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Seiso Mohai is PIC's new chairperson
Seiso Mohai is PIC's new chairperson South Africa's government appointed a new chairperson at the State-owned fund manager that oversees $220-billion, seeking…
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Impeachment Committee launches appeal against Phala Phala interdict
Impeachment Committee launches appeal against Phala Phala interdict The Section 89 Impeachment Committee met on Wednesday to deliberate on the Western Cape…
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DA demands answers over Army Chief’s Moscow visit
DA demands answers over Army Chief's Moscow visit The DA will submit urgent parliamentary questions to Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Angie…
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Final weekend to register to vote, urges IEC
Final weekend to register to vote, urges IEC The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is entering its final phase of operational readiness ahead of the final…
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ANC pledges ‘strict financial discipline’ strategy ahead of local elections
ANC pledges 'strict financial discipline' strategy ahead of local elections The ANC is rolling out a targeted local government intervention programme to…
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South African army chief visits Moscow, agrees to strengthen military ties
South African army chief visits Moscow, agrees to strengthen military ties Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha, the chief of the South African Army, held talks…
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South Africa adds Angolan kwanza to regional cross-border payment system
South Africa adds Angolan kwanza to regional cross-border payment system South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Monday that the Angolan…
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Ramaphosa promises action against criminality in water sector as govt launches reforms
Ramaphosa promises action against criminality in water sector as govt launches reforms President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged swift and firm action against…
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Ramaphosa accepts IDAC head’s resignation amid inquiry interference claims
Ramaphosa accepts IDAC head's resignation amid inquiry interference claims Advocate Andrea Johnson has resigned as Head of the Investigating Directorate…
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Chapter 9 bodies' inquiry into GBVF justice failures backed by Parliament
Chapter 9 bodies' inquiry into GBVF justice failures backed by Parliament A joint inquiry by three Chapter 9 institutions could finally expose the systemic…
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Shanthie Naidoo honoured for fierce anti-apartheid resilience
Shanthie Naidoo honoured for fierce anti-apartheid resilience The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF) on Friday paid tribute to anti-apartheid stalwart Shanthie…
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Court halts Phala Phala impeachment process, Ramaphosa pledges cooperation
Court halts Phala Phala impeachment process, Ramaphosa pledges cooperation The Western Cape High Court has granted President Cyril Ramaphosa an urgent interim…
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DA lays Public Protector complaint against McKenzie over R110m fund
DA lays Public Protector complaint against McKenzie over R110m fund The DA has officially filed a complaint with the Public Protector against Sports, Arts, and…
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Ramaphosa clears Andrew Chauke to resume DPP duties
Ramaphosa clears Andrew Chauke to resume DPP duties President Cyril Ramaphosa officially exonerated Gauteng South Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)…
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South Africa unexpectedly holds rates as it flags growth risks
South Africa unexpectedly holds rates as it flags growth risks The South African Reserve Bank defied expectations and held interest rates steady to support…
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Parly extends deadline for Phala Phala enquiry evidence leader
Parly extends deadline for Phala Phala enquiry evidence leader Parliament's Section 89 Impeachment Committee met on Wednesday to deliberate on the nominations…
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Godongwana set to remove PIC chair – Report
Godongwana set to remove PIC chair – Report South Africa's finance chief is preparing to oust his deputy from the position of chairman of the board of the…
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South Africa inflation jumps more than expected in June
South Africa inflation jumps more than expected in June South African inflation picked up more sharply than expected in June, bolstering expectations that the…
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Trade conditions remained tight in June – Sacci
Trade conditions remained tight in June – Sacci The crude oil price returning to about $72/bl at the end of June had positive effects on business and…
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Treasury confirms signing of govt’s $1.5bn development policy loan with World Bank
Treasury confirms signing of govt's $1.5bn development policy loan with World Bank The South African government and the World Bank have signed a $1.5-billion…
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Holomisa calls for practical partnership plan to transform SANDF infrastructure
Holomisa calls for practical partnership plan to transform SANDF infrastructure The Department of Defence and Military Veterans is shifting toward practical…
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World Bank facility extended to support water, sanitation sector reforms in South Africa
World Bank facility extended to support water, sanitation sector reforms in South Africa The new $1.5-billion loan from International Bank for Reconstruction…
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Mashaba appeals to Treasury for strict oversight amid Joburg liquidity crisis
Mashaba appeals to Treasury for strict oversight amid Joburg liquidity crisis ActionSA leader and the party's Johannesburg mayoral candidate Herman Mashaba has…
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South Africa's financial resilience built up by fiscal reforms; broader reforms must continue – BLSA
South Africa's financial resilience built up by fiscal reforms; broader reforms must continue – BLSA The resilience shown by the South African economy since…
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MKP wants NDPP to suspend IDAC head over interference allegations
MKP wants NDPP to suspend IDAC head over interference allegations The MKP has given the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Andy Mothibi…
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ActionSA files court bid to overturn Phala Phala ‘police whitewash'
ActionSA files court bid to overturn Phala Phala 'police whitewash' ActionSA has initiated legal proceedings in the Pretoria High Court to review and set aside…
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Operation PROSPER deals heavy blow to illicit mining, organised crime
Operation PROSPER deals heavy blow to illicit mining, organised crime In a massive nationwide crackdown, the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South…
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Power outage hits Eikenhof booster station operations
Power outage hits Eikenhof booster station operations A widespread power outage following an explosion on the 11 kV power lines supplied from City Power's…
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SA, Namibia to hold 4th Binational Commission in Pretoria
SA, Namibia to hold 4th Binational Commission in Pretoria President Cyril Ramaphosa and Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will co-chair the fourth…
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South Africa's financial regulator launches probe into state asset manager
South Africa's financial regulator launches probe into state asset manager South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority has launched an investigation into…
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DA urges Ramaphosa to task SIU, SSA with public service lifestyle audits
DA urges Ramaphosa to task SIU, SSA with public service lifestyle audits The DA has formally requested President Cyril Ramaphosa to issue a proclamation…
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Absa joins Home Affairs digital partnership to offer smart IDs
Absa joins Home Affairs digital partnership to offer smart IDs The Department of Home Affairs has announced another major milestone in its digital…
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South African rand gains as US inflation weighs on dollar
South African rand gains as US inflation weighs on dollar The South African rand gained on Tuesday against a weaker dollar after US consumer inflation slowed…
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DA demands release of National Water Crisis Action Plan after Speaker rejects debate
DA demands release of National Water Crisis Action Plan after Speaker rejects debate The DA on Tuesday reiterated its demand for the immediate publication of…
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Makashule Gana representing Parly in Phala Phala court battle against Ramaphosa
Makashule Gana representing Parly in Phala Phala court battle against Ramaphosa The Western Cape High Court is scheduled to hear an urgent legal challenge on…
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Salga Gauteng calls for transparent intergovernmental processes to resolve withholding of equitable share
Salga Gauteng calls for transparent intergovernmental processes to resolve withholding of equitable share The South African Local Government Association…
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South Africa proposes compulsory fuel stocks to preempt crises
South Africa proposes compulsory fuel stocks to preempt crises South Africa is proposing a revamp of its strategic fuel storage capability requiring mandatory…
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Ramaphosa calls on S Africans to use Mandela Day to fight poverty, inequality
Ramaphosa calls on S Africans to use Mandela Day to fight poverty, inequality President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans to use the upcoming Nelson…
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Anti-migrant protests risk economic blowback for South Africa
Anti-migrant protests risk economic blowback for South Africa Frustrations over unemployment, crime and years of weak growth are driving South Africa's…
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EFF demands immediate public release of Madlanga Commission’s first, second interim reports
EFF demands immediate public release of Madlanga Commission's first, second interim reports The EFF is demanding the immediate, public release of the Madlanga…
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Hill-Lewis demands permanent Police Minister amid national crime crisis
Hill-Lewis demands permanent Police Minister amid national crime crisis DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has requested President Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently…
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‘ANC neglect’ collapsing SA’s foreign service assets – DA
'ANC neglect' collapsing SA's foreign service assets – DA The DA has on Thursday fiercely condemned the Department of International Relations and Cooperation…
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Ramaphosa heads to France for high-level talks
Ramaphosa heads to France for high-level talks President Cyril Ramaphosa is embarking on a three-day official working visit to France to advance global…
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Ramaphosa extends Madlanga Commission deadline to November
Ramaphosa extends Madlanga Commission deadline to November President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the final report deadline for the Madlanga Commission of…
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DA to lead massive anti-crime march in Nelson Mandela Bay
DA to lead massive anti-crime march in Nelson Mandela Bay DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis will on Friday spearhead what is anticipated to be the largest…
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MKP, EFF reject Treasury’s ‘punitive’ R13.5b municipal funding freeze
MKP, EFF reject Treasury's 'punitive' R13.5b municipal funding freeze The MKP and the EFF have strongly condemned the National Treasury's decision to…
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Nkabane appointed acting chairperson of Agriculture Committee
Nkabane appointed acting chairperson of Agriculture Committee The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture has officially elected Dr Nobuhle Nkabane as its acting…
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ActionSA escalates Phala Phala battle, accuses SAPS of shielding Ramaphosa
ActionSA escalates Phala Phala battle, accuses SAPS of shielding Ramaphosa ActionSA has officially approached the Information Regulator in a bid to force the…
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SAPS rejects 'false' claims over death of Nigerian national in custody
SAPS rejects 'false' claims over death of Nigerian national in custody The South African Police Service has strongly refuted claims surrounding the death of a…
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ConCourt strikes down refugee barriers, reaffirms non-refoulement
ConCourt strikes down refugee barriers, reaffirms non-refoulement In a major victory for human rights advocates, the Constitutional Court of South Africa…
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Nigeria says two citizens killed as anti-migrant violence surged in South Africa
Nigeria says two citizens killed as anti-migrant violence surged in South Africa Nigeria said two of its citizens were killed in South Africa, one of them by…