South Africa could be heading into a tough winter as Eskom warns that the country may face up to 21 days of Stage 2 load shedding if the current rate …
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Senior Auditor, Mpho Mafole, Gunned Down on R23 Highway
A tragic and shocking incident has taken the city of Ekurhuleni by surprise as senior auditor Mpho Mafole was shot and killed while driving along the R23 highway near Kempton Park. …
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8,000 Gauteng Teacher Assistants Yet to Receive June Salary
Over 8,000 teacher assistants recruited by the Gauteng provincial government under the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) have not received their June salary due to delays caused by a national …
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Signs of Recovery in South Africa’s Manufacturing Sector
There are early signs that South Africa’s struggling manufacturing industry may be beginning to improve, following months of weak performance. According to a new report released on Tuesday, a key …
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TikTok Tops the Charts as Facebook Falls Among South African Youth, Says New Report
The popularity of Facebook among South African youth is steadily declining, while TikTok has risen to become the most-used social media platform in the country. This is according to the …
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Free State Police Rescue 19‑Year‑Old Kamogelo Baukudi Kidnapped by Fake Cops
Free State Police have confirmed a major breakthrough in the kidnapping of 19‑year‑old Kamogelo Baukudi from Bloemfontein. The teenager, a Grade 11 student at Martie du Plessis Special School, was …
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South African Rand Flat After Political Fallout Over Deputy Minister’s Firing
The South African rand showed little movement in early trade on Friday, stabilising after sharp declines on Thursday, as political tensions between President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Democratic Alliance (DA)—his …
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HBZ Bank, Citibank, and Bank of Taiwan Sanctioned in South Africa
The Prudential Authority, which operates under the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), has issued administrative sanctions against HBZ Bank Limited, Citibank, and the Bank of Taiwan for failing to comply …
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Joburg Mayor Dada Morero Survives No-Confidence Vote
City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has survived a motion of no confidence brought against him during a council sitting on 25 June 2025, maintaining his position despite mounting criticism …
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Eastern Cape Flood Disaster Leaves 95 Dead, R5.2 Billion in Damages
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has confirmed that the devastating storms that swept through the Eastern Cape earlier this month have left 95 people dead, caused …