47 h. ago Police nab suspects in Mpumalanga drug bust, R3.6 mln in cash seized

An intelligence driven operation led them to the locations

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4 d. ago Over R7 mln worth counterfeit goods seized in Pretoria and Centurion

The takedown operation targeted shops in Pretoria central and Centurion.

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5 d. ago Ukraine’s Zelensky to Visit South Africa Amid Controversy Over Neutrality Stance

The Presidency has officially confirmed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will undertake a working visit to South Africa on 24 April. While the specific agenda for Zelensky’s upcoming visit to Pretoria has not yet been made public, it is anticipated that discussions with President Cyril Ramaphosa will focus prominently on the ongoing conflict resulting from… Read More »Ukraine’s Zelensky to Visit South Africa Amid Controversy Over Neutrality Stance The post Ukraine’s Zelensky to Visit South Africa Amid Controversy Over Neutrality Stance first appeared on iAfrica.

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5 d. 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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6 d. ago Accused in Zanzou nightclub incident released on R10,000 bail

A man arrested for the assault at Zanzou nightclub in Pretoria has been granted R10,000 bail.

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9 d. ago Cape Town police seize over R700 000 in counterfeit cigarettes

Spokesperson, FC van Wyk, says during the raid officers also seized a firearm and ammunition.

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9 d. ago Six suspects to appear in court over R20m Standerton drug bust

Six suspects will appear in Standerton Court after Hawks uncovered drug labs worth R20 million

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1 week ago DSA, civil groups march in Pretoria, demands Ramaphosa resign

Defend South Africa and civil groups march in Pretoria today, calling for Ramaphosa's resignation.

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1 week ago Free State police seize food items intended for illegal miners

They discovered 2 500 cans of energy drinks, 2 600 tins of corned meat and other food items.

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1 week ago South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks

A senior South African delegation, led by International Relations Director-General Zane Dangor, has returned from Washington, where it met top US officials to discuss bilateral issues and clarify Pretoria’s stance on contentious policies like the Expropriation Act. The US officials, including those from the White House and State Department, were reportedly “cordial and receptive.” The… Read More »South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks The post South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. 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.

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2 w. ago Kubayi opens case over newspaper article regarding NPA interference

Minister Kubayi spoke outside the Brooklyn Police Station in the east of Pretoria.

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2 w. ago Former Minister’s Lawyers Question State Witness Incentives in Corruption Case

Lawyers representing former minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, who faces corruption charges, are demanding clarity on the incentives offered by the State to controversial businesswoman Nombasa Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu to testify against her. Mapisa-Nqakula appeared in the Pretoria High Court on Friday to submit an application requesting that the State disclose additional documents related to her case. She currently… Read More »Former Minister’s Lawyers Question State Witness Incentives in Corruption Case The post Former Minister’s Lawyers Question State Witness Incentives in Corruption Case first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Ethiopia’s Abiy Calls for New Tigray Leader Amid Party Power Struggle

Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, has called on Tigrayans to publicly nominate a new regional leader in a bid to ease tensions and prevent renewed conflict. This follows deepening divisions within the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), which recently saw armed supporters of party leader Debretsion Gebremichael seize key towns in the region, forcing interim… Read More »Ethiopia’s Abiy Calls for New Tigray Leader Amid Party Power Struggle The post Ethiopia’s Abiy Calls for New Tigray Leader Amid Party Power Struggle first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Renewed fighting in eastern Congo as neighbours try to revive peace

M23's swift advance since January has seized eastern Congo's two largest cities

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3 w. ago JFK Files Expose Secret CIA Base in Nairobi and Five Other African Cities

The recently released JFK assassination files, declassified by President Donald Trump, reveal that the CIA secretly operated a base in Nairobi, Kenya, during the 1960s. Nairobi was one of six African cities—Lagos, Nigeria; Rabat, Morocco; Johannesburg and Pretoria, South Africa; and Salisbury (now Harare), Zimbabwe—that hosted CIA operations as the agency sought to expand its… Read More »JFK Files Expose Secret CIA Base in Nairobi and Five Other African Cities The post JFK Files Expose Secret CIA Base in Nairobi and Five Other African Cities first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Trump’s Afrikaner Refugee Plan Sparks Rush of Applications from South Africa

More than 67,000 white South Africans, mostly Afrikaners, have expressed interest in seeking refugee status in the US under President Donald Trump’s executive order. The South African Chamber of Commerce in the US submitted the list to the US Embassy in Pretoria, following Trump’s claim that Afrikaners face racial discrimination and land seizures under South… Read More »Trump’s Afrikaner Refugee Plan Sparks Rush of Applications from South Africa The post Trump’s Afrikaner Refugee Plan Sparks Rush of Applications from South Africa first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Child pornography case postponed against Darren Wilken postponed

Hard drives seized from Darren Wilken, an accused in child pornography case, 39 tera-bytes of data.

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3 w. ago Tragedy in Soshanguve: Community Patrollers Killed in Shocking Attack

In a heartbreaking escalation of violence, five community patrollers in Soshanguve, northern Pretoria, have lost their lives in what appears to be a brutal street altercation. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi visited the grieving families at the Marry Me informal settlement on Sunday, where he confirmed the revised death toll. The patrollers, who were on their… Read More »Tragedy in Soshanguve: Community Patrollers Killed in Shocking Attack The post Tragedy in Soshanguve: Community Patrollers Killed in Shocking Attack first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Severe Flooding in eThekwini Causes R1.5 Billion in Damage, Thousands Affected

Persistent heavy rainfall in KwaZulu-Natal’s eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality has led to significant devastation, causing approximately R1.5 billion worth of damage to infrastructure and impacting nearly 6,000 residents. Mayor Cyril Xaba addressed the crisis in a service delivery briefing on Sunday, describing the recent weather conditions from 19 February to 15 March as “catastrophic.” The storms… Read More »Severe Flooding in eThekwini Causes R1.5 Billion in Damage, Thousands Affected The post Severe Flooding in eThekwini Causes R1.5 Billion in Damage, Thousands Affected first appeared on iAfrica.

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