9 h. ago Limpopo police arrest suspect with illicit cigarettes worth R250 000

The suspect was arrested after he failed to provide proof of the origin of the cigarettes.

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25 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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25 h. ago Expert Warns Africa’s Medical Systems Could Collapse Within Years

Dr. Githinji Gitahi, CEO of Amref Health Africa, warns that Africa’s health system could collapse in the coming years due to a surge in chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs). He stated that foreign aid is traditionally focused on infectious diseases, leaving NCDs like diabetes, cancer, and hypertension to increase unchecked. Consequently, NCDs now claim a larger… Read More »Expert Warns Africa’s Medical Systems Could Collapse Within Years The post Expert Warns Africa’s Medical Systems Could Collapse Within Years first appeared on iAfrica.

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36 h. ago Nhlanhla Nene Warns Treasury: ‘We Can’t Spend Money We Don’t Have’ as Debt Soars

Former Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has cautioned that the National Treasury faces tough decisions to rein in government spending as it prepares to reintroduce the 2025/26 budget to Parliament next month. He believes the option of borrowing more money is no longer viable, given the country’s mounting debt burden. Government’s initial plan to raise R58… Read More »Nhlanhla Nene Warns Treasury: ‘We Can’t Spend Money We Don’t Have’ as Debt Soars The post Nhlanhla Nene Warns Treasury: ‘We Can’t Spend Money We Don’t Have’ as Debt Soars first appeared on iAfrica.

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36 h. ago Western Cape Pushes Cape Town Airport Expansion Amid Record Tourism Numbers

The Western Cape government has highlighted the urgent need to expand Cape Town International Airport, following a surge in tourism that saw more than 160,000 international visitors arrive in December—marking a twelve-year high. Although the international terminal is managed by Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), which is 74.6% government-owned, Western Cape Premier Alan Winde stressed… Read More »Western Cape Pushes Cape Town Airport Expansion Amid Record Tourism Numbers The post Western Cape Pushes Cape Town Airport Expansion Amid Record Tourism Numbers first appeared on iAfrica.

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36 h. ago Mother of Former Miss SA Finalist Barred from Seeking Permanent Residency, Granted Strict Bail

The mother of former Miss South Africa finalist, Chidimma Adetshina, has been prohibited from applying for permanent residency in South Africa. Anabela Rungo, a Mozambican national, appeared in the Cape Town Magistrates Court on Wednesday, facing charges of identity fraud and violating the Immigration Act. She was granted bail set at R10,000 but must adhere… Read More »Mother of Former Miss SA Finalist Barred from Seeking Permanent Residency, Granted Strict Bail The post Mother of Former Miss SA Finalist Barred from Seeking Permanent Residency, Granted Strict Bail first appeared on iAfrica.

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59 h. ago Nehawu refutes DA claim that Parliament cleaners earn R30 000

Nehawu's Sthembiso Tembe says the current salary for Parliament's cleaners is approximately R12 000.

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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 NW Parks contributed to Mahika Mahikeng Festival due to contract

Lenkopane refuted the claims from acting CEO Charlene Jacobs that there was undue interference

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3 d. ago Three arrested for possession of endangered plants worth R500 000

Police arrest three for the illegal possession of endangered plants valued at R500,000 in the N Cape

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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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8 d. ago Wits protesting students say the varsity failed to engage with them

The university requires students to have a debt of less than R10 000 or pay 50% of what they owe.

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9 d. ago Uganda’s Crested Crane Nears Extinction as Farming and Hunting Threats Mount

Uganda’s cherished crested crane, a symbol of national pride featured on the flag and coat of arms, is on the verge of extinction. The bird’s population, which numbered over 100,000 in the 1970s, has declined sharply in the decades after to just 10,000 today. Although protected by law—which imposes severe penalties on anyone killing a… Read More »Uganda’s Crested Crane Nears Extinction as Farming and Hunting Threats Mount The post Uganda’s Crested Crane Nears Extinction as Farming and Hunting Threats Mount first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Budget Cuts Leave Defence Department Struggling to Fulfill Mandate, Says Motshekga

Defence Minister Angie Motshekga has attributed her department’s severe under-capacity to ongoing austerity measures and budget cuts, telling Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) on Tuesday that these constraints have significantly hampered the department’s ability to meet its obligations. Motshekga’s testimony follows recent criticism over the deaths of South African soldiers deployed in the… Read More »Budget Cuts Leave Defence Department Struggling to Fulfill Mandate, Says Motshekga The post Budget Cuts Leave Defence Department Struggling to Fulfill Mandate, Says Motshekga first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Minister Steenhuisen Slams ‘Baseless’ BEE Allegations From Sakeliga

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has pushed back against claims from business forum Sakeliga that he is driving Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) in the agricultural sector through statutory levies. Speaking to the media in Parliament on Tuesday, Steenhuisen refuted Sakeliga CEO Piet le Roux’s assertion, emphasizing that the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC)—not the… Read More »Minister Steenhuisen Slams ‘Baseless’ BEE Allegations From Sakeliga The post Minister Steenhuisen Slams ‘Baseless’ BEE Allegations From Sakeliga first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Build One South Africa Urges GNU To Aim For 5% Growth, Cut Waste, And Avoid Tax Hikes

Build One South Africa (BOSA) is calling on the Government of National Unity (GNU) to prioritize “funding for 5% growth, cutting waste, and avoiding any tax increases” in its inaugural budget. BOSA maintains that South Africans should not be burdened further amid the country’s already high cost of living. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, BOSA… Read More »Build One South Africa Urges GNU To Aim For 5% Growth, Cut Waste, And Avoid Tax Hikes The post Build One South Africa Urges GNU To Aim For 5% Growth, Cut Waste, And Avoid Tax Hikes first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Wits hunger strike continues over exclusions due to historical debt

The university requires students to have a debt of less than R10 000 or pay 50% of what they owe.

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1 week ago NECSA refutes claims that assisting Iran with ‘nuclear arrangements’

Trump’s executive orders claim that South Africa is reinvigorating its relations with Iran.

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1 week ago E Cape man sentenced to five years for R1.6 million false RAF claim

RAF picked up discrepancies between documents submitted and the police report.

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1 week ago South Africa Ranks 4th in Top Destinations for Digital Nomads

South Africa has emerged as the 4th most popular destination for digital nomads, according to a recent study by the Nebeus Research Team. The research highlights the country’s affordability, with a monthly cost of living averaging around $1,000. South Africa’s combination of low living costs, modern amenities, and scenic landscapes makes it an appealing choice… Read More »South Africa Ranks 4th in Top Destinations for Digital Nomads The post South Africa Ranks 4th in Top Destinations for Digital Nomads first appeared on iAfrica.

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