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The National Director of Public Prosecutions, Shamila Batohi, has defended the National Prosecuting Authority's conduct regarding racketeering certificates previously authorized against former Hawks official Johan Booysen. Testifying at the Nkabinde Inquiry, she provided a detailed chronology of...

The Public Servants Association has endorsed a government proposal to extend the validity period for standard driving licences from five to eight years. The union views the change as a practical measure that would reduce administrative burdens for motorists and alleviate chronic backlogs at...

A recent colloquium at the University of the Free State, led by Professor Melanie Walker, convened scholars to examine how universities can advance social justice and human development. The event featured discussions on using narrative approaches and the concept of ubuntu to foster more...

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has secured a one billion rand investment from Visa to modernize South Africa's digital payment infrastructure over the next three years. The agreement, finalized during a B20 Summit side meeting, includes establishing a Visa-owned data center in Johannesburg, the...

The South African government has formally classified gender-based violence and femicide as a national disaster. Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa announced the decision, which was directed by President Cyril Ramaphosa and formalized by the National Disaster Management Centre. This classification...

The South African Reserve Bank has lowered its repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.75 percent, reducing the prime lending rate to 10.25 percent. Governor Lesetja Kganyago cited a more favorable inflation outlook, influenced by a stronger rand and lower oil prices, as the reason for the unanimous...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared gender-based violence and femicide a national crisis, a move endorsed by the Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities. The announcement positions the issue as a top government priority and calls for a unified response from all sectors of...

Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has officially commissioned a major sewer infrastructure upgrade in Emfuleni, designed to resolve chronic spillage problems for over 94,000 residents. The 68.2 million rand project involved rerouting a 2.1-kilometer main outfall sewer pipeline away from private...

Businessman Tshilo Mahatanya has officially assumed ownership of Bloemfontein Celtic Football Club, reconnecting the team with its founding lineage. Mahatanya is the nephew of Victor Mahatanya, who co-founded the club with Norman Mathobisa in 1969. The new administration has issued a public...

The Democratic Alliance in Johannesburg has formally requested clarity from Executive Mayor Dada Morero regarding allegations that the city received 500 million rand for G20 Summit preparations. In a letter, DA Caucus Leader Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku sought confirmation of the funds, their...

Kaizer Chiefs reserve team strength coach Bhekumuzi Maluleke has established a health supplement store in Soweto named Aspire2Inspire. The venture extends his professional work in sports science into a community-focused business. Maluleke, who holds a Master's degree from the University of...

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has launched a new insurance division named Dis-Chem Life, offering life, health, and funeral coverage. The products are accessible through its stores and mobile application, integrating with its existing Better Rewards loyalty program. Members who purchase these insurance...

Absa and HEINEKEN Beverages have established a 1.2 billion rand fund to support Black-owned small and medium enterprises. The initiative combines 600 million rand in grants from HEINEKEN with an equal amount in low-cost loans provided by Absa. It specifically targets historically disadvantaged...

The Government Employees Pension Fund has written off 3.6 billion rand in losses from underperforming investments managed by the Public Investment Corporation. These losses were primarily linked to its unlisted asset portfolio, which includes troubled ventures related to Lanseria Airport and...

Two Department of Labour registration supervisors and a third individual have been charged with defrauding the Unemployment Insurance Fund of over 53,000 rands. Simphiwe Dube, Fekeza Mathe, and Mathews Pitse appeared in the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court following their arrest by the Hawks’...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has refused to conduct the ceremonial G20 handover to the United States if its delegation is led by a chargé d'affaires. He stated that the symbolic transfer of the presidency requires a representative of appropriate diplomatic stature. This position emerged after the...

The Mr Price Group reported a 7.7 percent increase in net profit, reaching 1.82 billion rand for the first half of its financial year. Revenue grew by 5.4 percent to 18.6 billion rand, driven by a 2.1 percent rise in comparable store sales and the addition of 91 new outlets. Chief Executive...

The Investec Group reported steady financial results for the first half of its fiscal year, demonstrating resilience amid challenging market conditions. Group CEO Fani Titi credited the firm’s diverse operational model and client-focused strategy for its stable performance. Revenue remained...

A former South African ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, has reaffirmed his accusation that President Donald Trump promotes a white supremacist agenda by propagating false claims of a white genocide in South Africa. Rasool stated he has no regrets about his remarks, which resulted...

The World Changers Mental Health Organisation has appointed a new board, including Thabang Mokoka from the Free State, to advance its mission. The board’s composition brings together expertise in project management, business strategy, law, and community work to guide the organization's expansion...