9 h. ago Concerns rise over Military budget ahead of Finance Minister’s speech

South Africa's military spending is among the lowest in its GDP category

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10 h. ago ANC leads in political funding donations, followed by DA: IEC report

IEC 2024 -2025 financial report reveals how much money political parties received from sponsors.

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28 h. ago From Hydropower to Solar: Africa’s Clean Energy Drive Gains Momentum

A new report by the African Energy Chamber reveals that Africa’s share of renewables in its power generation mix is projected to rise from 27% today to over 40% by 2030. The report highlights that geothermal and hydropower energy are already powering East and West Africa, offering cleaner alternatives compared to the fossil fuel-heavy north… Read More »From Hydropower to Solar: Africa’s Clean Energy Drive Gains Momentum The post From Hydropower to Solar: Africa’s Clean Energy Drive Gains Momentum first appeared on iAfrica.

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34 h. ago Free State on high alert amid foot and mouth disease outbreak

So far there are no reports of the disease in the Free State.

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36 h. ago NW police urges public to avoid reporting criminality on social media

A recent post went viral about Swartruggens police allowing people to steal cattle from a farm.

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39 h. ago ANC’s Kekana Labels Afrikaners’ Global ‘Victimhood Tour’ as ‘Disingenuous and Shortsighted

African National Congress (ANC) communications head Nkenke Kekana has condemned a group of Afrikaners who have been touring the globe to raise claims of racial discrimination in South Africa, describing their actions as both disingenuous and shortsighted. In an opinion piece published on ewn.co.za, Kekana asserts that Afrikaners are an ethnic group deeply rooted in… Read More »ANC’s Kekana Labels Afrikaners’ Global ‘Victimhood Tour’ as ‘Disingenuous and Shortsighted The post ANC’s Kekana Labels Afrikaners’ Global ‘Victimhood Tour’ as ‘Disingenuous and Shortsighted first appeared on iAfrica.

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39 h. ago ANC Turns to Veteran Leaders for Gauteng Rebuild After Electoral Setback

The African National Congress (ANC) has justified its decision to involve seasoned party veterans in the effort to rebuild its Gauteng structures. On Wednesday, Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula introduced new leadership arrangements for the province following the party’s underwhelming performance in the 2024 elections. Former Johannesburg mayor, Amos Masondo, is set to co-lead the ANC in… Read More »ANC Turns to Veteran Leaders for Gauteng Rebuild After Electoral Setback The post ANC Turns to Veteran Leaders for Gauteng Rebuild After Electoral Setback first appeared on iAfrica.

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39 h. ago Concerns mounting over Sudan’s plan to form parallel government

The UNSC also received an update on the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the country.

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58 h. ago ‘Reconfiguration of ANC in Gauteng in line with constitution’

ANC’s Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri says reconfiguration in Gauteng was not imposed on any party member.

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59 h. ago SAHRC concerned about marginalisation of Rastafari community

The SAHRC has raised concern over the marginalisation of the Rastafari community

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3 d. ago Winde to unveil 2025 W Cape priorities in SOPA at Beaufort West

Winde says he will use the occasion to report back to residents on the progress made

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3 d. ago CRL concerned about forced cremations as burial sites fill up

The City of Johannesburg has recently announced that it was running out of burial space.

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3 d. ago Vatican reports that Pope Francis shows “slight improvement”

"The clinical conditions of the Holy Father, in their critical nature, show a slight improvement,"

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5 d. ago Pilot survives microlight crash in Groutville, north of Durban

IPSS Medical Rescue says they received reports from passing motorists who witnessed the accident.

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5 d. ago ‘Maintenance, failure of some units blamed for current load shedding’

Ramokgopa ruled out sabotage as a cause for the rolling blackouts.

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6 d. ago Anglo American Writes Down De Beers by $2.9 Billion Amid Market Challenges

Anglo American has reduced the value of its diamond subsidiary, De Beers, by $2.9 billion, marking the second consecutive year of such writedowns. This adjustment reflects ongoing challenges in the diamond industry, including the rise of lab-grown diamonds and decreased consumer spending in China. Consequently, Anglo American reported a net loss of $3.1 billion in… Read More »Anglo American Writes Down De Beers by $2.9 Billion Amid Market Challenges The post Anglo American Writes Down De Beers by $2.9 Billion Amid Market Challenges first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 d. ago ANC’s Gauteng Provincial Task Team list to be announced Wednesday

Barbara Creecy says ANC engagements with structures are going well.

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7 d. ago Steenhuisen concerned about economic impact of foot and mouth disease

Foot and mouth disease cases affecting animals have increased in the province this month.

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7 d. ago Limpopo parents, learners concerned about state of scholar transport

Parents and learners in Mafefe, Limpopo are outraged about the state of scholar transport.

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7 d. ago ANC in Joburg concerned about reports of sabotage against Morero

The ANC in Johannesburg says it will not tolerate acts of sabotage against Mayor Dada Morero.

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