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Mbalula seeks report after controversial Majodina video
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (170+ words) Updated Sept. 13, 2026, 11:33 a.m. | By Tsakane Mhlongo A video circulating on social media allegedly shows Majodina shouting profanities at a man during a community meeting in the Eastern Cape. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says has asked for a report on an incident…...
SA economy shrinks 0.2% as six-quarter growth streak ends
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (192+ words) Updated Sept. 8, 2026, 12:58 p.m. | By Lauren Hendricks South Africa’s economy shrank by 0.2% between April and June, ending six consecutive quarters of economic growth, Stats SA says. South Africa’s economy shrank by 0.2% between April and June. The contraction ends six consecutive quarters of…...
SA economy in trouble? Economist slashes growth forecast
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (275+ words) Updated Sept. 8, 2026, 7:32 a.m. | By Lauren Hendricks Economist Dawie Roodt warns that South Africa’s economy could record near-zero growth in the latest quarter, with most sectors under pressure. South Africa’s economy could be heading for another weak quarter, with gross domestic product…...
NERSA approves new maximum gas prices for 2026/27 and 2027/28
1+ week, 1+ day ago (196+ words) Updated Sept. 6, 2026, 10:16 a.m. | By Kubobonke Luthuli The maximum price for end users is R97.31 per gigajoule, while traders and resellers will pay R92.44 per gigajoule, excluding VAT. South African gas users now have some certainty on what they could pay after the National…...
Afro-pop star Zee Nxumalo opens spaza shop in the UK
1+ week, 4+ day ago (415+ words) Updated Sept. 3, 2026, 10:42 a.m. | By Poelano Malema Singer and songwriter Zee Nxumalo is taking a piece of South African culture to the UK with the launch of her first global pop-up - a proudly local spaza shop. Afro-pop star Zee Nxumalo is spreading…...
IPUSA calls for overhaul of SAPS 10111 emergency call system
2+ week, 1+ day ago (235+ words) Updated Aug. 30, 2026, 1:05 p.m. | By Kubobonke Luthuli The union's concerns follow an emergency call reportedly cut short before a mob attack in Dunoon, Cape Town, in which four people later died. The Independent Policing Union of South Africa is calling for an…...
Durban businessman claims sex trafficking case is politically motivated
2+ week, 6+ day ago (288+ words) Updated Aug. 25, 2026, 12:27 p.m. | By Nushera Soodyal The 65-year-old controversial businessman says his arrest was unlawful and claims that police were interested in accessing his cellphone after his name was mentioned at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. A businessman currently applying for…...
Ramaphosa unveils R264bn infrastructure project pipeline
2+ week, 6+ day ago (168+ words) Updated Aug. 25, 2026, 3:49 p.m. | By Jacaranda Newswatch President Cyril Ramaphosa says reliable roads, rail, ports, energy, water and digital networks are essential for economic growth and regional integration. President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a R264 billion infrastructure project pipeline. Ramaphosa says 170 projects are…...
Durban human trafficking accused to make bail bid
2+ week, 6+ day ago (271+ words) Updated Aug. 25, 2026, 9:16 a.m. | By Nushera Soodyal A Durban businessman and his alleged accomplice are expected to apply for bail over a human trafficking case involving four women. The following story contains mature themes. Reader discretion is advised. A controversial Durban businessman…...
KZN Made by Mom campaign promotes donation of breast milk to reduce under-5 mortality rate
2+ week, 6+ day ago (453+ words) Updated Aug. 25, 2026, 10:59 a.m. | By Poelano Malema Donating breast milk can save an infant's life. Here’s where you can donate your breast milk in KwaZulu-Natal. Statistics shared by UNICEF South Africa show that only 22% of babies in South Africa are exclusively breastfed…...