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MADLANGA COMMISSION: Nkosi testimony exposes alleged cross-party patronage networks shaping Tshwane tenders and jobs
Sergeant Fannie Nkosi told the Madlanga Commission he “knocked on doors” to help job seekers, while evidence suggested he played a facilitation role in Tshwane’s recruitment and tender processes working with city officials, ActionSA, ANC and EFF members.
Gladwyn White yet to know reasons why Safa suspended him
Safa national executive member Gladwyn White says he has not received formal notification of his suspension, learning about it through media reports.
News24 | ANC Eastern Cape complains to Ramaphosa about Mbalula’s ‘manipulation’ before conference
ANC Eastern Cape secretary Lulama Ngcukayitobi has complained to the ANC’s national working committee about a “troubling situation”, where secretary-general Fikile Mbalula allegedly mishandled dispute issues stemming from the “manipulation” of branches, among other things.
Rooney: South Africa’s 2010 FIFA World Cup was the worst!
Wayne Rooney was part of the England squad that played at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and he believes it was the worst.
JOBURG NEWSLETTER: Doja Cat to Jazz in the Lights – your Joburg weekend gig guide
From Doja Cat’s highly anticipated homecoming and the soulful resonance of Jazz in the Lights at the Joburg Zoo to a poignant look at Peter Clarke’s artistic legacy in Pretoria, we’ve rounded up the best in music, theatre and community spirit.
Foreigners buying South African properties for more than R10 million
Foreign buyers are increasingly purchasing high-end property in South Africa, particularly in the Western Cape, and now account for nearly 40% of residential sales above R10 million.
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Subdued demand conditions weigh on manufacturing sentiment – Q1 Absa Manufacturing Survey
Business confidence in the manufacturing sector came under renewed pressure during the first quarter of 2026, with lacklustre demand weighing on sentiment. According to the Q1 Absa Manufacturing Survey, the headline index number declined by 9 index points to 30 from the previous quarter. Sales volumes, orders and selling prices all experienced substantial declines. When […]
Pressure mounts over parliamentary vetting after Yoliswa Makhasi’s appointment
Internal correspondence reveals that parliament is assessing whether due diligence was conducted before appointing Makhasi, as union complaints resurface
‘No need for fuel panic-buying’, government and industry leaders say
The department of mineral and petroleum resources has encouraged members of the public to continue purchasing fuel as usual and to rely on government communication for accurate and verified information
Cape Town Pro 2026: Could Llandudno produce the next world bodyboard champion?
Entries are open for the Cape Town Pro 2026, back at Llandudno Beach this March. With South African bodyboarding riding a serious wave of momentum, this one’s not to be missed.
‘He is not a winger’: Bafana coach Broos to use Relebohile Mofokeng as playmaker
‘With his intelligence and qualities, he can help the team a lot,’ says Broos
Pain is inevitable for South Africa
The conflict in the Middle East has introduced a shock that will inevitably lead to pain for South Africa’s fragile economy. However, the government is not without recourse.
Employee dies of meningitis in north France, company says no link to UK outbreak
Britain is facing an unprecedented meningitis outbreak that has killed two people in southeast England this month, with a total of 27 cases recorded.
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Serbia secures US sanctions waiver for its NIS oil firm, energy minister says
The U.S. Treasury Department has extended a sanctions waiver for Serbia’s Russian-owned NIS NIIS.BEL until April 17, giving the Balkan country more time to import crude oil amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Serbia’s energy minister said on Friday.
SARS scores a legal victory against taxpayers in South Africa
A recent Tax Court ruling confirmed that when SARS selects a test case, affected taxpayers have little control over disputes that may determine their own tax bill.
UAE says it dismantled ‘terrorist network’ funded by Iran, Hezbollah
United Arab Emirates security authorities have dismantled a “terrorist network” allegedly funded and operated by Lebanon’s Hezbollah and its backer Iran, arresting its members, the state news agency said on Friday.