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  1. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    Court stalls on matric results privacy fight

    The North Gauteng High Court postponed its ruling after hearing arguments about whether publishing matric exam results violates privacy laws. The judges heard the case on Monday, October 27, and reserved judgment on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The Department of Basic Education defends its...
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    Free State premier tangled in bribe storm

    Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae and her husband, Lawrence Mathae, face corruption allegations from businessman Patrick Phuti, who claims he provided luxury vehicles and cash to secure government contracts. The Hawks completed their investigation months ago and submitted the case to...
  3. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    Cops nail R20m coke haul in Midrand

    Police in South Africa arrested a 56-year-old man and confiscated cocaine valued at R20 million on Tuesday in Midrand, Gauteng. Officers from Crime Intelligence Head Office worked with the Gauteng Organised Crime Unit and the SAPS Johannesburg K9 Unit to recover 80 kilograms of the drug from a...
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    Parliament vows to crush TB in Africa

    South Africa's Parliament signed the Barcelona Declaration on Tuesday, marking a major commitment to eliminate tuberculosis within one generation. National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza and Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi led the ceremony, which also relaunched the country's TB Parliamentary...
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    SAPS narrows list for 5500 trainee posts

    South African police are continuing to evaluate candidates for 5,500 trainee positions after receiving more than one million applications by the July 18 deadline. Authorities conduct psychometric tests and integrity screenings across nine provinces to identify suitable recruits. The process...
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    Matlala linked to R500k Mchunu campaign fund

    A protected witness told the Madlanga Commission on Thursday that businessman Vusimuzi Matlala provided 500,000 rand to suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu for party leadership activities. Witness C testified that Matlala funded travel and lodging expenses for African National Congress events...
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    Free State ANC hails Ntombela's grace

    An African National Congress member from the Free State praised former Premier Sefora Ntombela for facilitating a peaceful leadership transition in the province. Thembeni Skully Nxangisa credited Ntombela with placing party interests above personal ambition when officials requested her...
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    Lesufi allies blast DA over race politics

    A Gauteng resident defended Premier Panyaza Lesufi against a Democratic Alliance motion of no confidence filed this week. The supporter accused the opposition party of racial bias and political maneuvering rather than legitimate governance concerns. The writer praised Lesufi's community programs...
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    Mashatile secures unity deal for GNU

    Deputy President Paul Mashatile secured agreement on Wednesday on procedural rules for the Government of National Unity Clearing House Mechanism. The framework establishes methods to resolve policy disputes among 10 coalition partners that formed the administration after the 2024 elections...
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    Ramaphosa eyes US trade deal breakthrough

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stated on Wednesday that his government is pursuing written negotiations with Washington to resolve trade disputes stemming from the 30 percent American tariffs. The leader spoke to reporters in Bern while visiting Switzerland. Both nations face economic...
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    Gauteng extends NPO funding deadline again

    Gauteng Social Development Department extended nonprofit funding applications until Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. MEC Faith Mazibuko warned organizations that submissions received after the deadline will not be considered. The province moved the original Oct. 15 cutoff after groups requested...
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    Free State hails 181 public service grads

    The Free State Training and Development Institute awarded certificates to 181 provincial workers on Friday at the Sand du Plessis Theatre in Pacofs. Officials completed public administration programs at NQF levels five through seven. Former Premier Sefora Ntombela initiated the enrollment effort...
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    AKA murder suspects drop extradition fight

    Two suspects in the murder case of rapper Kiernan Forbes and chef Tebello Motsoane abandoned their extradition challenge from Eswatini. Brothers Siyabonga Gezani Ndimande and Malusi Dave Ndimande will return to South Africa to join five co-accused in court proceedings scheduled for July. The...
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    Ramaphosa seals key deals in Switzerland

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attended an official dinner on Wednesday hosted by Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter at the Bernerhof in Bern. The banquet concluded the first day of meetings between the two nations, focused on economic partnerships and diplomatic cooperation. Ramaphosa...
  15. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    EAC experts push for agroecology markets

    Agroecology specialists from East African Community nations advocate for specialized market infrastructure and enhanced facilities to advance regional trade in ecologically produced farm products. The professionals assert that upgraded storage systems, transportation networks and unified border...
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    Immigration seeks Sh4.2b for free IDs

    Kenya's Immigration ministry requested 4.2 billion shillings from lawmakers to offset costs after President William Ruto eliminated fees for national identity cards. Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang told the National Assembly's Committee on Administration and Internal Security that funds would...
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    Nairobi hikes land rates from January

    Nairobi property owners will begin paying revised land rates on January 1 under regulations set by the National Rating Act of 2024. Urban planning executive Patrick Mbogo announced that properties in flat-rate zones will incur annual charges between 2,560 and 4,800 shillings, based on parcel...
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    Tanzania erupts over Samia Suluhu Hassan poll chaos

    Tanzanian opposition supporters staged protests in multiple cities after condemning the presidential and parliamentary elections held on Wednesday as illegitimate. Hundreds of demonstrators entered Kenya and blocked highways while burning materials and removing images of President Samia Suluhu...
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    Jubilee backs Matiang'i for 2027 race

    Jubilee Party selected Fred Matiang'i as its 2027 presidential candidate on Thursday after party leaders met in Nairobi. The former interior minister was also appointed as deputy party leader and will represent Jubilee within the United Opposition coalition. Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta...
  20. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    Kapitos fights abuse and pay scandal claims

    Kapitos Lifestyle Lounge in Vanderbijlpark rejected accusations of abuse, salary disputes, and corruption on Wednesday, October 30, 2025. Management stated the venue follows a zero-tolerance harassment policy and denied claims that workers went unpaid for eight months. The establishment denied...
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