1 hour ago KZN SOPA highlights unemployment, poverty and service delivery

The provincial government has set a target of securing investments worth R4-billion in 2025/26.

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10 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 Morocco Unveils $2.9B Rail Revolution Ahead of 2030 World Cup

The Moroccan National Railways Office (ONCF) has announced a deal to purchase 168 trains, worth $2.9 billion, from leading firms in France, Spain, and South Korea. This move is part of the country’s ambitious plan to expand both high-speed and urban rail networks ahead of the FIFA World Cup in 2030, which Morocco will co-host… Read More »Morocco Unveils $2.9B Rail Revolution Ahead of 2030 World Cup The post Morocco Unveils $2.9B Rail Revolution Ahead of 2030 World Cup 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 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 Police hunt for more suspects after deadly CIT heist shootout

Six suspects were killed and a 22-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene

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4 d. ago Polokwane municipality says water shortage due to load shedding

Selala says water levels are low at Ebenezer scheme, Seshego dam, and Olifantsproot water plant

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4 d. ago Man arrested in Zanzou nightclub assault case to appear in court

The arrest follows the circulation of a video showing young men being sexually violated at Zanzou.

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6 d. ago 16 people arrested in Mpumalanga for suspected illegal mining

The suspects aged between 18 and 40 were found in possession of gold bearing material.

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7 d. ago Police Make First Arrest After Torture at Pretoria Nightclub Sparks Outrage

Police have confirmed the arrest of one suspect linked to the violent assault and sexual torture of patrons at Zanzou nightclub in Pretoria. The individual was apprehended in Yeoville on Thursday night, following widespread circulation of video footage that showed several men in their twenties being subjected to both physical and sexual abuse. According to… Read More »Police Make First Arrest After Torture at Pretoria Nightclub Sparks Outrage The post Police Make First Arrest After Torture at Pretoria Nightclub Sparks Outrage first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago More arrests imminent in Zanzou nightclub assault case: Mchunu

Police Minister Mnchunu says more arrests are imminent in the Zanzou nightclub assault case.

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7 d. ago One arrested in connection with Zanzou nightclub alleged assault

Police have arrest a 41-year-old man in connection with the Zanzou nighclub incident.

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8 d. ago Tshwane shuts Bronkhorstspruit Water Plant over quality issues

The shutdown was due to a decline in water quality from the recent heavy rainfall.

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8 d. ago Aliko Dangote Reclaims Billionaire Spotlight with 78% Net Worth Surge

The net worth of Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has soared by $10.5 billion over the past year. Consequently, he is now worth $23.9 billion and, for the first time since 2018, is back in Forbes’ list of the world’s top 100 richest individuals. The surge stems from the successful launch of the Dangote Petroleum… Read More »Aliko Dangote Reclaims Billionaire Spotlight with 78% Net Worth Surge The post Aliko Dangote Reclaims Billionaire Spotlight with 78% Net Worth Surge first appeared on iAfrica.

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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 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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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 The New BMW X3 Drives BMW Group Plant Rosslyn’s Success Story.

BMW Group South Africa hosted media this week at BMW Group Plant Rosslyn for the national media launch of the new BMW X3. The event, which will have a second media rotation from 19–20 February, provided a firsthand look at the state-of-the-art facility, the production process, and the plant’s significant local footprint. Since its start… Read More »The New BMW X3 Drives BMW Group Plant Rosslyn’s Success Story. The post The New BMW X3 Drives BMW Group Plant Rosslyn’s Success Story. first appeared on iAfrica.

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