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The Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister, Gwede Mantashe, helped launch the MDA Digital Hub in Welkom on Friday, an initiative designed to provide new economic opportunities for youth and former mineworkers. The hub, supported by the Matjhabeng Local Municipality and partners including...

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa has finalized a three-year wage agreement for the tyre manufacturing sector, securing annual pay increases for its members. The deal guarantees across-the-board raises of 5.5 percent starting in July 2025, followed by 5 percent increases in both...

The South African rooibos producer Carmién–Bergendal Rooibos Tea has entered a partnership with the Chinese importer ChanX Group to distribute its tea across China. Signed at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai, the agreement follows a significant reduction in Chinese import duties...

The African National Congress announced the passing of its longtime chaplain and Umkhonto we Sizwe veteran, Reverend Moruti Maphatsoe. Described by the party as a spiritual pillar, he was recognized for his deep commitment to both the liberation struggle and guiding members. Reverend Maphatsoe...

The Democratic Alliance in Ekurhuleni has alleged that a delayed disciplinary report concerning the suspended Acting Chief of the Metro Police, Julius Mkhwanazi, indicates a political cover-up. Officials stated that additional time was required to ensure proper procedure, missing a scheduled...

Following a military takeover in Madagascar, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been elected as the interim chairperson of the Southern African Development Community. The bloc’s leaders appointed him during a virtual extraordinary summit held on November 8, 2025. Ramaphosa, whose nation...

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to combating terrorism through dialogue and international cooperation. This statement follows a threat from United States President Donald Trump, who suggested possible military action against Nigeria over allegations of...

South African authorities, in coordination with INTERPOL, rescued three Botswanan women from a suspected human trafficking operation at OR Tambo International Airport. The women, aged 20 to 23, were intercepted during a layover on Friday, November 7, while en route to Sierra Leone under the...

The Khampepe Commission of Inquiry begins public hearings today, offering hope for twenty-five families seeking answers about the unresolved prosecution of apartheid-era crimes. Established by President Cyril Ramaphosa, the commission will investigate allegations of political interference that...

A South African Labour Appeal Court has upheld Eskom’s policy of excluding white males from a specific senior management position, ruling the practice a lawful component of its employment equity plan. The judgment, delivered on November 5, overturned a previous Labour Court decision, finding...

Following its acquisition of MultiChoice, Canal+ has announced a dedicated SuperSport channel for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. The tournament, hosted by Morocco from December 21, will be broadcast across the continent in several languages, including English, French, and Portuguese. Canal+...

The Philippine government has initiated the evacuation of more than 900,000 individuals as Super Typhoon Fung-wong approaches the nation’s eastern and northern coasts. The storm, known locally as Uwan, intensified rapidly with sustained winds recorded at 185 kilometers per hour. It is projected...

Reality television personality and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian has revealed she did not pass the July 2025 California bar examination. The 45-year-old shared the news with her followers on November 8, framing the setback as motivation to continue her efforts. She stated that coming close to...

A Gauteng traffic officer, Zakhele Bennet Hlongwane, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the premeditated murder of his wife, Tili Desire Ngobeni. The Pretoria High Court found that the 53-year-old broke into his wife’s bedroom in her family’s Mamelodi home on April 1, 2024, and shot her...

AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel has denied his organization promotes a white genocide narrative in South Africa, attributing recent diplomatic friction to government policies. During a television interview, Kriel stated that AfriForum’s lobbying in the United States aimed to prevent broad sanctions...

Three former nurses at Appelsbosch Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal are under investigation for allegedly taking out fraudulent funeral policies on a patient without his knowledge and collecting nearly R200,000 following his death. The family of Nduduzo Mbatha discovered the scheme after their own...

Tanzanian authorities have charged more than 240 people with treason, a capital offense, following violent post-election protests. The opposition party Chadema has accused the government of a lethal crackdown, alleging that hundreds were killed and that security forces disposed of bodies to...

The African National Congress has issued a strong condemnation of recent statements by United States President Donald Trump, describing them as factually incorrect and racially divisive. ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula stated that the claims, which alleged persecution of white South...

A coordinated police operation thwarted a planned cash-in-transit heist near Bronkhorstspruit on Friday evening, resulting in four suspects killed and a fifth arrested. The incident occurred on November 7 after law enforcement acted on intelligence about the impending robbery. During the...

Johannesburg Transport MMC Kenny Kunene has called for a specialized police task team to address the frequent unsolved murders within the taxi industry. He made this appeal during the funeral of Molefe Victor Moekeletsi, a prominent taxi association chairperson who was ambushed and killed on...