23 h. ago Ombud warns against cancelling insurance amid economic strain

The NFO has urged South Africans not to cancel their insurance policies

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40 h. ago SA faces looming gas shortage despite recent discoveries: PASA

South Africa is expected to face natural gas shortages from next year despite discoveries.

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45 h. ago Student federation calls for minister’s intervention amid evictions

Thousands of students across universities in South Africa have reportedly received eviction letters.

Politics

47 h. ago South Africa’s hypertension crisis continues to worsen, experts warn

May marks World Hypertension Month and Measurement Month.

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64 h. ago Burns Awareness Week kicks off as winter raises injury risks

According to WHO, an estimated 3.2% of people in South Africa sustain burn injuries each year.

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4 d. ago Deployment in DRC a collective budget of SADC countries: Motshekga

Motshekga says SANDF is in the DRC under the SADC mission and not South Africa individually.

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5 d. ago Societal ills fuel children being exploited: Save the Children SA

This comes after the Western Cape High Court delivered its verdict on Joshlin's case.

Politics

7 d. ago South Africans should draw lessons from VAT saga, says Ramaphosa

The President says developed and established democracies also have disagreements on the VAT.

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8 d. ago Cosatu to focus on retrenchments at mines during Workers’ Day rally

International Workers' Day in South Africa holds its own cultural significance.

Politics

8 d. ago ConCourt strikes down blanket ban on laptops in prison cells

The blanket ban on personal laptops in South African prisons has been declared unlawful.

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1 week ago EFF hails court ruling suspending VAT hike as victory for the poor

EFF says VAT suspension by court protects poor South Africans and restores Parliament’s authority.

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1 week ago Mantashe calls for unity among different races in the country

The Acting President urged South Africans to reject racial divisions.

Politics

1 week ago Driving Licence Woes Persist As SA’s Only Card Printing Machine Remains Offline

South Africa continues to face delays in the production of driving licence cards following the breakdown of the country’s only functional card printing machine. The Department of Transport has been issuing temporary driving licences in the meantime, as the outdated backup machine currently in use is slow and frequently malfunctions. According to the department, the… Read More »Driving Licence Woes Persist As SA’s Only Card Printing Machine Remains Offline The post Driving Licence Woes Persist As SA’s Only Card Printing Machine Remains Offline first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Shivambu says no true freedom without basic services for all

Floyd Shivambu says Freedom Day means little while many South Africans lack basic services.

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1 week ago Dignity was restored to South Africans in April 1994: Mantashe

Mantashe delivered the keynote address at the National Freedom Day celebration in Mpumalanga.

Politics

1 week ago Freedom Day to reflect on SA’s progress after 31 years of democracy 

Freedom Day is a day South Africa celebrates its first post-apartheid election.

Politics

1 week ago Mamelodi Sundowns To Meet Pyramids In African Champions League Final

A last-gasp own goal gave Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa an upset result over holders Al Ahly on Friday and a place against another Egyptian club, Pyramids, in next month’s African Champions League final. Al Ahly defender Yasser Ibrahim turned the ball into his own net in stoppage time at the end of a semi-final… Read More »Mamelodi Sundowns To Meet Pyramids In African Champions League Final The post Mamelodi Sundowns To Meet Pyramids In African Champions League Final first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has reiterated South Africa’s commitment to diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting the country’s role as a key mediator in global peace-building initiatives. Lamola’s remarks follow a series of high-level engagements by President Cyril Ramaphosa, including separate phone calls with US President Donald Trump… Read More »Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa The post Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago South Africa calls for peace talks as Zelenskyy seeks African support

President Zelenskyy is on an official working visit to South Africa

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2 w. ago Court Rules Apartheid Crimes Can Still Be Prosecuted, Declares No Expiry on Justice

In a landmark judgment, the Johannesburg High Court has ruled that apartheid-era crimes can still be prosecuted in South Africa, affirming that apartheid is a crime against humanity and not subject to any statute of limitations. The ruling comes in the case of Christiaan Siebert Rorich and Tlhomedi Ephraim Mfalapitsa, former apartheid Security Branch officers… Read More »Court Rules Apartheid Crimes Can Still Be Prosecuted, Declares No Expiry on Justice The post Court Rules Apartheid Crimes Can Still Be Prosecuted, Declares No Expiry on Justice first appeared on iAfrica.

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