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Ramaphosa calls for silencing of guns across Africa as he hosts Angolan counterpart
By: Thabi Shomolekae 12th December 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday reiterated South Africa’s call for the silencing of guns across Africa, which he described as a necessary... →
Sports department gives Safa R5-million advance to cover player salaries
By: Thabi Shomolekae 12th December 2024 The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has decided to advance the South African Football Association (Safa) R5-million, following reports that... →
MKP commends EFF’s ‘staying power’ as red berets kick off elective conference
By: Sashnee Moodley 12th December 2024 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has extended well wishes to the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), as the party holds its third National People’s... →
ActionSA wants deputy minister roles abolished
By: Thabi Shomolekae 11th December 2024 ActionSA on Wednesday reiterated its demand for a “lean, effective” Cabinet of no more than 20 ministers, with all deputy minister positions... →
Joburg Water optimistic regarding turnaround plan amid challenges, R27bn backlog
By: Natasha Odendaal 11th December 2024 Against a challenging backdrop of high – and rising – water demand, illegal connections, nonpayment for water, servitude encroachments and aging... →
South African inflation inches up, leaving rate cut hopes intact
By: Bloomberg 11th December 2024 South Africa’s inflation rate crept up by less-than-expected in November, creating room for the central bank to deliver another cut in borrowing... →
Ramaphosa meets Mpumalanga leadership, highlights potential of province
By: Thabi Shomolekae 10th December 2024 The Mpumalanga province has many advantages that can be used to drive growth and development, said President Cyril Ramaphosa during a meeting... →
South Africa business confidence jumps as government hopes grow
By: Bloomberg 10th December 2024 South Africa’s business confidence soared to the highest level in nine years last month, suggesting a significant improvement in the economic... →
ActionSA says defection by Tshwane councillor to the DA not significant
By: Thabi Shomolekae 10th December 2024 Former ActionSA councillor in Tshwane Novina Pillay has moved to the Democratic Alliance, with the party welcoming her contributions to the party... →
South Africa cautious on rates to avoid regrets, Kganyago says
By: Bloomberg 9th December 2024 South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said policymakers were proceeding with care on adjusting interest rates, to avoid having any... →
Presence of rogue, inept officers weakens stability of Saps – Ian Cameron
By: Thabi Shomolekae 9th December 2024 Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Police chairperson Ian Cameron says while there has been commendable progress in turning the tide against... →
Ramaphosa reflects on government progress, notes slow pace of economic growth
By: Thabi Shomolekae 9th December 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa pointed out on Monday that strengthening local government is the Government of National Unity’s key priority, noting... →