36 h. ago SACP Demands Urgent Intervention as Prominent Taxi Leader Mongi Titi Gunned Down in Nyanga

The South African Communist Party (SACP) in the Western Cape has called for urgent intervention from national government ministers following the fatal shooting of prominent taxi industry figure Mongi Titi in Cape Town. Titi, an executive member of the CATA Regional Taxi Association, was gunned down at the Nyanga taxi rank on Wednesday. According to… Read More »SACP Demands Urgent Intervention as Prominent Taxi Leader Mongi Titi Gunned Down in Nyanga The post SACP Demands Urgent Intervention as Prominent Taxi Leader Mongi Titi Gunned Down in Nyanga first appeared on iAfrica.

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54 h. ago Shivambu Criticizes DA’s Campaign Tactics Following MK Party’s Victory in eThekwini By

Floyd Shivambu, Secretary-General of the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party, has accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of employing negative campaigning during the recent Ward 110 by-election in eThekwini. Despite these tactics, the MK Party secured a narrow victory, garnering 2,435 votes to the DA’s 2,413, with the African National Congress (ANC) trailing at 966 votes.… Read More »Shivambu Criticizes DA’s Campaign Tactics Following MK Party’s Victory in eThekwini By-Election The post Shivambu Criticizes DA’s Campaign Tactics Following MK Party’s Victory in eThekwini By-Election first appeared on iAfrica.

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5 d. ago ‘Religious leaders must be checked against sex offenders’ register’

The CRL calls for religious leaders not being vetted against the National Sex Offenders Register.

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5 d. ago Police look for missing tourist in Augrabies Falls National Park

The missing man booked into the park last week Thursday

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5 d. ago Key Witnesses Missing in Reopened Inquest Into Chief Albert Luthuli’s Death

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court has heard that crucial witnesses in the reopened inquest into the 1967 death of Chief Albert Luthuli are untraceable. Tuesday marked the second day of proceedings into the circumstances surrounding Luthuli’s death, which the apartheid government claimed was caused by a train accident in kwaDukuza. However, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)… Read More »Key Witnesses Missing in Reopened Inquest Into Chief Albert Luthuli’s Death The post Key Witnesses Missing in Reopened Inquest Into Chief Albert Luthuli’s Death first appeared on iAfrica.

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5 d. ago G20 nations must find solutions to illicit financial flows: SA govt

SA government calls on the G20 Working Group nations to find solutions to illicit financial flows.

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6 d. ago Hawks national head reflects on achievements ahead of retirement

Lebeya reflects on arrests, convictions, and dismantling criminal syndicates during tenure.

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6 d. ago Motsoaledi announces six new hospitals to be built nationwide

Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi announced six new academic hospitals will be built to improve healthcare.

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6 d. ago Genie out of the bottle for Gout after breakthrough nationals

Queensland schoolboy claimed his first national title in the 200 metres in a wind-assisted 19.84 sec

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7 d. ago It’s dangerous to pretend budget talks benefit S Africans: Analyst

The ANC has been holding talks with its Government of National Unity partners.

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8 d. ago DA Calls Budget Talks with ANC ‘Constructive,’ Reiterates Opposition to VAT Hike

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has described its recent meeting with the African National Congress (ANC) regarding the ongoing budget impasse as constructive. In a brief statement, DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille said that negotiating teams from both parties engaged in robust but respectful discussions. The meeting follows heightened tensions last week when the DA… Read More »DA Calls Budget Talks with ANC ‘Constructive,’ Reiterates Opposition to VAT Hike The post DA Calls Budget Talks with ANC ‘Constructive,’ Reiterates Opposition to VAT Hike first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Government Announces 1,650 New Healthcare Jobs to Address Sector Demand

In a significant development aimed at bolstering public healthcare, the government has announced the creation of 1,650 new jobs to address the growing demands of the sector. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi revealed these employment plans during a press briefing held in Centurion on Thursday. The announcement follows nationwide demonstrations in 2024, where protesters urged the… Read More »Government Announces 1,650 New Healthcare Jobs to Address Sector Demand The post Government Announces 1,650 New Healthcare Jobs to Address Sector Demand first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Unfit police to be enrolled into health and fitness programme: SAPS

The National Policing Summit in Ekurhuleni ended, focusing on new policing strategies.

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1 week ago Maimane Proposes Alternatives to VAT Increase in Budget Discussions with ANC

Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane is optimistic that political parties can reach a “workable solution” regarding the national budget following a scheduled meeting with the African National Congress (ANC). He plans to present alternatives to the proposed 0.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) increase, aiming to generate approximately R120 billion in revenue without… Read More »Maimane Proposes Alternatives to VAT Increase in Budget Discussions with ANC The post Maimane Proposes Alternatives to VAT Increase in Budget Discussions with ANC first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago ActionSA’s Participation in Government of National Unity Contingent on VAT Hike Reversal

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has stated that the party will not consider joining the Government of National Unity (GNU) unless the proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) increase is withdrawn. Despite supporting the African National Congress (ANC) in passing the fiscal framework in Parliament, Mashaba emphasized that addressing the VAT hike and income tax bracket adjustments… Read More »ActionSA’s Participation in Government of National Unity Contingent on VAT Hike Reversal The post ActionSA’s Participation in Government of National Unity Contingent on VAT Hike Reversal first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago ANC Initiates ‘Reset’ of Government of National Unity Amid DA Tensions

The African National Congress (ANC) has announced intentions to recalibrate the Government of National Unity (GNU) by engaging with additional political parties, following the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) opposition to the 2025 National Budget. Despite this move, the DA and Freedom Front Plus (FF+) will remain within the GNU for the time being. ANC Secretary-General Fikile… Read More »ANC Initiates ‘Reset’ of Government of National Unity Amid DA Tensions The post ANC Initiates ‘Reset’ of Government of National Unity Amid DA Tensions first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago South Africa’s Future: A Nation Torn Between Hope and Frustration”

A recent survey paints a stark picture of South Africa’s mood. The Brenthurst Foundation’s latest findings show that seven out of ten South Africans believe their country is on the wrong path. Unemployment, illegal immigration, and corruption have deeply eroded public trust in the government, leaving citizens grappling with daily struggles and poor living conditions.… Read More »South Africa’s Future: A Nation Torn Between Hope and Frustration” The post South Africa’s Future: A Nation Torn Between Hope and Frustration” first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Steenhuisen Reaffirms DA’s Commitment to Government of National Unity Amid Budget Disputes

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has reiterated his party’s dedication to South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), despite recent tensions with the African National Congress (ANC) over the 2025 budget. The DA opposed the proposed 0.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) increase, leading to a strain in relations between the coalition partners. ANC Parliament… Read More »Steenhuisen Reaffirms DA’s Commitment to Government of National Unity Amid Budget Disputes The post Steenhuisen Reaffirms DA’s Commitment to Government of National Unity Amid Budget Disputes first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Mbalula Slams DA Over VAT Dispute as ANC Opens Door to ActionSA in GNU

African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of using the controversial 0.5% value-added tax (VAT) increase as a tool for political grandstanding. The VAT proposal has become a major sticking point between the two parties, after the DA refused to support the adoption of the fiscal framework in Parliament… Read More »Mbalula Slams DA Over VAT Dispute as ANC Opens Door to ActionSA in GNU The post Mbalula Slams DA Over VAT Dispute as ANC Opens Door to ActionSA in GNU first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago UN calls for Myanmar support as quake death toll reaches 3 354

Myanmar's neighbours, such as China, India and Southeast Asian nations dispatched relief supplies.

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