26 h. ago Free State police intercept food intended for illegal miners

Police also arrest six people, three men and three women while they were busy with food packaging.

Events

42 h. ago Officer in insurance murder case wants bail denied to accused

Mabunda says Florah Shokane has been interfering with witnesses since her arrest

Events

43 h. ago Kiir attempting to shore up his position amid discontent: Analysts

President Salva Kiir placed his longtime rival Machar under house arrest last week.

Politics

50 h. ago Tensions remain high in South Sudan following Machar’s house arrest

Riek Machar is accused of being behind clashes between government forces and the White Army

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68 h. ago Alleged diamond scammer Liebenberg’s bail application postponed

He was arrested late last year for allegedly running a diamond scheme.

Politics

68 h. ago Three arrested in connection with dagga cultivation in Atlantis

The suspects had a substantial amount of dried out dagga concealed in different packaging

Events

3 d. ago South African Steel Giant Gets State Boost to Avert April Shutdown

ArcelorMittal South Africa has postponed the planned closure of its long steel operations to August 31, following a $91.5 million lifeline from the state-owned Industrial Development Corporation. The struggling steelmaker had earlier announced it would shut down the division by April after failing to secure government concessions on electricity costs, freight rail tariffs, and import… Read More »South African Steel Giant Gets State Boost to Avert April Shutdown The post South African Steel Giant Gets State Boost to Avert April Shutdown first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago SARS Exceeds Revenue Targets, Collects Over R1.85 Trillion Amid Economic Challenges

The South African Revenue Service( SARS) says it collected more than R1.85 trillion in taxes in the 2024/25 financial year, outperforming its previous estimates. SARS announced its preliminary revenue outcome on Tuesday. The better than expected collection comes despite a challenging operating environment. The country’s chronically weak economy, a lower-than-expected wage increase, a decline in… Read More »SARS Exceeds Revenue Targets, Collects Over R1.85 Trillion Amid Economic Challenges The post SARS Exceeds Revenue Targets, Collects Over R1.85 Trillion Amid Economic Challenges first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago ANC Backs ActionSA Move To Halt VAT Increase, Easing Pressure On Taxpayers

The African National Congress (ANC) has endorsed ActionSA’s proposal to scrap the planned 0.5% VAT increase, aiming to provide relief for taxpayers already facing economic strain. ActionSA introduced an amendment to remove both the VAT and income tax increases proposed for the 2025/2026 fiscal year during Tuesday’s parliamentary joint committee on finance debate. ActionSA representative… Read More »ANC Backs ActionSA Move To Halt VAT Increase, Easing Pressure On Taxpayers The post ANC Backs ActionSA Move To Halt VAT Increase, Easing Pressure On Taxpayers first appeared on iAfrica.

Economics

4 d. ago State security members arrested for alleged R6 million fraud

The suspects are facing charges of theft for personal gain after misusing funds allocated to the SSA

Events

5 d. ago Third suspect in Marry Me murders to appear in Pretoria court

The suspect is the third person to be arrested in connection with the tragic incident.

Events

6 d. ago Seven illegal immigrants arrested in Mpumalanga for illegal mining

The suspects are aged between 18 and 67 and will appear in court on Monday.

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7 d. ago KZN Agriculture Dept official among two arrested for tractor theft

KZN MEC commends arrest of two suspects, including a department official.

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7 d. ago Situation in S Sudan ‘darkly reminiscent’ of civil wars: UN Chief

First Vice President Riek Machar was put under house arrest in the capital Juba on Wednesday

Events

7 d. ago Bloem CBD robbery video sparks public outcry – 9 suspects arrested

Police have urged those who witnessed the robberies to come forward.

Events

8 d. ago South Africa and World Bank Launch Plan to Rescue Struggling Cities

South Africa is collaborating with the World Bank on a $3 billion initiative to revitalize urban infrastructure in eight major cities, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. These cities have experienced challenges, ranging from power outages and water shortages to degraded road networks and waste management systems. Under the plan, the World Bank will provide… Read More »South Africa and World Bank Launch Plan to Rescue Struggling Cities The post South Africa and World Bank Launch Plan to Rescue Struggling Cities first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

8 d. ago Stockpoort, Groblers Bridge ports reopened after heavy rains

The BMA earlier this month suspended all operations at the two ports due to severe flooding.

Politics

9 d. ago Major Nigerian Oil Pipeline Resumes Operations After Explosion

Nigeria’s vital Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) is back in operation after a blast last week temporarily halted flows, according to Renaissance Group. The pipeline, which transports up to 450,000 barrels of Bonny Light crude per day, is a key export route for Africa’s largest oil producer, accounting for about 15% of Nigeria’s daily output. After… Read More »Major Nigerian Oil Pipeline Resumes Operations After Explosion The post Major Nigerian Oil Pipeline Resumes Operations After Explosion first appeared on iAfrica.

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9 d. ago MTN and Airtel Agree to Share Networks in Nigeria and Uganda

MTN Group and Airtel Africa have signed a network-sharing agreement in Nigeria and Uganda to cut costs and expand coverage in underserved areas. Faced with economic challenges like currency devaluation and rising operational expenses, both telecom giants aim to share towers, base stations, and fiber-optic networks to optimize investments. The deal is particularly timely for… Read More »MTN and Airtel Agree to Share Networks in Nigeria and Uganda The post MTN and Airtel Agree to Share Networks in Nigeria and Uganda first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

9 d. ago Over 700 suspects arrested in police’s Vala Umgodi in past 2 weeks

Some were nabbed for illegal-mining-related crimes, murder, attempted murder

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