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 ‘Lack of information sharing causes spaza shop registration problems’

They only look documents but to come and verify, they're not doing that.

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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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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 Freedom Under Law criticises Parliament over Hlophe’s JSC appointment

Hlophe was impeached as a judge for gross misconduct in February last year.

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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 LIVE: High Court hears former Judge Hlophe’s JSC barring matter

High Court hears matter dealing with former Judge John Hlophe’s barring from JSC sitting.

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3 d. ago SAMATU criticises Motsoaledi stance on high private healthcare costs

SAMATU criticises Minister for attributing high cost of private healthcare to lack of regulation.

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4 d. ago Hlophe’s JSC ban case goes back to Western Cape High Court on Tuesday

Hlophe, who is now a Member of Parliament, was the Judge President of the Western Cape High Court

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5 d. ago Eskom needs to shift focus to smaller power stations: Yelland

Yelland says there has been some progress which was seen last year.

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5 d. ago Cape Winelands fires rage on, Tulbagh mountains still ablaze

Otto says the fires Wellington blaze is contained; progress is being made in Ceres

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6 d. ago Youth Unemployment and Inflation Stifle Africa’s Economic Growth and Stability

Africa’s young population faces high unemployment and inflation, stifling economic progress. Despite better education, many struggle to secure stable jobs, forcing them into informal work or multiple side hustles. Rising costs, especially for food, erode purchasing power, limiting consumer spending and slowing economic growth. Frustration with poor governance discourages investment, while political instability further deters… Read More »Youth Unemployment and Inflation Stifle Africa’s Economic Growth and Stability The post Youth Unemployment and Inflation Stifle Africa’s Economic Growth and Stability first appeared on iAfrica.

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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 Lamola Expresses Optimism as South Africa Leads G20 Amid Global Tensions

South Africa’s Minister of International Relations, Ronald Lamola, expressed confidence that the country’s G20 presidency can drive substantive progress in addressing pressing global challenges. He opened the first G20 foreign ministers’ meeting on Thursday at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, highlighting pivotal issues such as global economic growth, food and energy security, and climate… Read More »Lamola Expresses Optimism as South Africa Leads G20 Amid Global Tensions The post Lamola Expresses Optimism as South Africa Leads G20 Amid Global Tensions first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago Fintech, Education and Community: Boosting Financial Inclusion in South Africa

South Africa faces a stark financial inclusion challenge, deeply intertwined with its socio-economic landscape. Despite the strides made in expanding banking services, 15% of the population remains unbanked and on the margins of the financial system, a shortfall further compounded by a lack of money management skills. A new generation of fintechs is rising to… Read More »Fintech, Education and Community: Boosting Financial Inclusion in South Africa The post Fintech, Education and Community: Boosting Financial Inclusion in South Africa first appeared on iAfrica.

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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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7 d. ago Africa Energy Bank Aims to Tackle Power Shortage Amid Climate Concerns

A group of African countries plans to create the Africa Energy Bank (AEB) to finance oil and gas projects, countering reduced fossil fuel investments from Western institutions. Led by the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) and Afreximbank, the initiative seeks to bolster Africa’s industrial growth by expanding energy access. However, environmentalists argue that fossil fuels… Read More »Africa Energy Bank Aims to Tackle Power Shortage Amid Climate Concerns The post Africa Energy Bank Aims to Tackle Power Shortage Amid Climate Concerns first appeared on iAfrica.

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9 d. ago South Africa to Consider Russian and Iranian Bids for Nuclear Project

South Africa’s government has confirmed it is open to nuclear energy proposals from Russia or Iran as it seeks to add 2,500 megawatts to its existing Koeberg nuclear plant. Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe stressed that no country will be barred from bidding, despite US concerns about Pretoria “reinvigorating” ties with Iran. These… Read More »South Africa to Consider Russian and Iranian Bids for Nuclear Project The post South Africa to Consider Russian and Iranian Bids for Nuclear Project first appeared on iAfrica.

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