14 h. ago R300 mln set aside to electrify Johannesburg’s informal settlements

Mayor Morero says provision of electricity in informal settlements is a priority.

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28 h. ago Morero announces R3 billion allocation to infrastructure updgrade

Morero, delivered the State of the City Address under the theme 'The Jo'burg We All Want'.

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3 d. ago The 18 African cardinal electors that will vote for new pope

The Vatican announced on 28 April that the conclave to elect a new Pope will begin on 7 May.

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8 d. ago Godongwana announces that revised budget to be tabled on 21 May

Minister Godongwana says he has no intentions to resign.

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2 w. ago Joburg Fire Accused Retracts Confession, Cites Duress and Mental Instability

S’thembiso Mdlalose, the man who previously confessed to starting the devastating fire at the Usindiso building in Johannesburg’s CBD, is now contesting that confession, claiming it was not made voluntarily. The 31-year-old appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on Tuesday, where his legal team announced a challenge to the confession’s admissibility. The fire, which… Read More »Joburg Fire Accused Retracts Confession, Cites Duress and Mental Instability The post Joburg Fire Accused Retracts Confession, Cites Duress and Mental Instability first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Says Easter Ceasefire Has Not Halted Russian Activity On Front Line

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday Russian forces were making a pretence of a one-day Easter ceasefire announced by President Vladimir Putin, continuing overnight attempts to inflict frontline losses on Ukraine. Putin, hours before heading to an Orthodox Easter service late on Saturday, ordered his forces to “stop all military activity” along the front… Read More »Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Says Easter Ceasefire Has Not Halted Russian Activity On Front Line The post Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Says Easter Ceasefire Has Not Halted Russian Activity On Front Line first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Transport operators ready for Easter rush amid road safety concerns

Bus and taxi operators ready for the Easter rush despite road infrastructure and safety concerns.

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2 w. ago Cape Town Traffic Department Intensifies Safety Measures for Easter Weekend

As the Easter weekend approaches, the City of Cape Town’s Traffic Department has announced an increased deployment of officers to ensure road safety during the anticipated surge in holiday travel. The department’s initiative, known as Operation Exodus, offers free vehicle safety checks for long-distance public transport operators. These checks focus on critical safety features such… Read More »Cape Town Traffic Department Intensifies Safety Measures for Easter Weekend The post Cape Town Traffic Department Intensifies Safety Measures for Easter Weekend first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Western Cape Prepares Class Action for Riverlands Flood Victims

Western Cape Local Government MEC Anton Bredell has announced that preparations for a class action lawsuit on behalf of Riverlands flood victims are nearing completion. In August last year, severe floods impacted over 200 residents in Riverlands, a small farming community near Cape Town, following the collapse of four dam walls at a nearby farm… Read More »Western Cape Prepares Class Action for Riverlands Flood Victims The post Western Cape Prepares Class Action for Riverlands Flood Victims first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago “Lack of critical skills contributing to ailing municipalities”

Dr Msizi Myeza says the local government's failure to expand infrastructure exacerbating the crisis

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3 w. ago Govt confident Jonas will deliver as Special Envoy to the US

The Presidency's announced yesterday that Jonas has been appointment as Special Envoy to the US

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Inquest into Chief Albert Luthuli’s death begins at KZN High Court

The NPA announced the re-opening of the inquests into the deaths of Luthuli and Griffiths Mxenge

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4 w. 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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4 w. ago Investec Strengthens Commitment To Women’s Golf With Sponsorship Of Rising Star Kaiyuree Moodley

Investec, the leading international bank and wealth manager, has announced its newest sponsorship of professional golfer Kaiyuree Moodley. The announcement comes ahead of the highly anticipated 32nd Investec South African Women’s Open, taking place from April 10-13 – reinforcing Investec’s commitment to elevating women’s golf and creating platforms that foster South African talent on the… Read More »Investec Strengthens Commitment To Women’s Golf With Sponsorship Of Rising Star Kaiyuree Moodley The post Investec Strengthens Commitment To Women’s Golf With Sponsorship Of Rising Star Kaiyuree Moodley first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 w. ago Eskom praises SAPS for nabbing suspects linked to stolen property

Eskom acknowledges a decline in criminal activities targeting its electrical infrastructure

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last month Department of Communications has plan to have internet to all by 2030

Department of Communications promises to provide the necessary infrastructure for digital inclusion

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last month Department of Communications plans to have internet to all by 2030

Department of Communications promises to provide the necessary infrastructure for digital inclusion

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last month 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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last month Dollar frail as traders look for safe havens on tariff turmoil

Global shares have plummeted since Trump announced tariffs last week

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