6 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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36 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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56 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 Mamaila residents outraged over rising rapes, robberies in Giyani

The community says nine women have been raped in the area since January this year.

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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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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 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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1 week ago Congressmen pen letter to Trump arguing for SA’s exclusion from AGOA

The congressmen argue SA needed a reminder of what happens when US interests were marginalised.

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1 week ago SAHRC urges people to stop circulating Zanzou assault videos

Police are searching for eight foreign national suspects who are linked to the incident.

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1 week ago Judge in Radzuma siblings’ case concerned about lack of progress

The Radzuma siblings are accused of killing Timson Musetsho and Ronald Mani in January 2019.

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1 week ago MEC says major investment planned for road infrastructure in E Cape

E. Cape Transport MEC says investments in roads will help address concerns raised by the SAHRC.

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