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 …
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Durban July 2025 Set to Pump Nearly R700 Million into eThekwini Economy
Durban, South Africa – The highly anticipated 2025 Durban July horse racing event is expected to inject a whopping R690 million into the eThekwini Metro economy, with thousands of visitors, …
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Kayamandi, Stellenbosch – An eight-year-old child has tragically died and over 120 residents have been left homeless following a devastating fire that ripped through the Zone O Informal Settlement in …
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Beth Arendse Appointed as New CEO of BASA
Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) has appointed Beth Arendse as its new Chief Executive Officer, with her tenure set to begin on 1 July 2025. BASA, a leading organisation …
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South Africa’s Big Four Banks Face R60 Billion Lawsuit Over Alleged Unlawful Home Sales
South Africa’s four largest banks — Absa, Nedbank, Standard Bank, and FirstRand (FNB) — are facing a massive R60 billion class action lawsuit from former homeowners. The plaintiffs claim their …
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Potential Deadlock in South Africa’s Auto Sector Wage Talks
South Africa’s automotive sector, a vital part of the country’s manufacturing landscape, faces a possible shutdown as wage negotiations reach a critical point. The National Union of Metalworkers of South …