South Africa has seen a marked boost in business confidence following the formation of its Government of National Unity (GNU), according to a recent report by consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Established in June, the GNU, a coalition of ten political parties, was formed after the general elections failed to yield …
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SA exhumes apartheid-era freedom fighters’ remains. Credit: Lusaka City Council, @Facebook IN a significant act of remembrance and reconciliation, South Africa has commenced the exhumation of 26 apartheid-era freedom fighters who died while seeking refuge in Zambia. These heroes, who played a crucial role in the fight against apartheid, were …
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South Africa has deported 95 Libyan nationals who were arrested last month at a suspected illegal military training camp in Mpumalanga province. The deportations took place on Sunday following a police investigation that revealed the Libyans were involved in activities that violated their visa terms. The Libyans had entered South …
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IN Cape Town, South Africa, four schoolchildren from Pinelands High School are set to face a disciplinary hearing following the circulation of a viral video showing black students being auctioned off as slaves. The video, filmed at the school and involving grade eight students, triggered widespread outrage on social media …
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South Africa announced on Saturday that it has cancelled the visas of 95 Libyan nationals who were arrested at a suspected secret military camp in White River, a holiday town in the northeastern Mpumalanga province. Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber welcomed the arrests, stating that the Libyans had acquired their visas …
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Chidimma Adetshina, a 23-year-old beauty queen, is facing backlash after advancing to the top 16 of the Miss South Africa (Miss SA) Pageant. Born in Soweto to a Nigerian father and South African mother, Adetshina has been targeted by some South Africans who claim she is not ‘truly South African.’ …
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TSHIFHIWA Matodzi, the key figure behind the $130 million VBS Mutual Bank scandal that rocked South Africa, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Matodzi, the former chairperson of VBS Mutual Bank, pled guilty to 33 charges, including corruption, theft, fraud, money laundering, and racketeering. Although he received a combined sentence …
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THE automotive market in South Africa is at a crossroads marked by high prices affecting both consumers and car manufacturers. Factors such as the depreciation of the rand, increased production costs, and rising fuel prices have significantly contributed to this complex situation. According to TransUnion’s latest Vehicle Price Index (VPI), the costs …
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THE Nigerian Union in South Africa (NUSA) has called for a thorough investigation into the killing of a 43-year-old Nigerian national, Prince Ebuka, in Danielskuil, Northern Cape. Newsextra24 recalls that the tragic event, which occurred on Friday, has sparked outrage among the Nigerian community, with demands for justice and an end to …
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A tragic incident unfolded in George, a coastal city in South Africa, where a multi-storey building under construction collapsed on Monday, leaving approximately 48 workers trapped beneath the debris. Newsextra24 reports that city officials disclosed that the collapse occurred while 70 workers were present on the site. A spokesperson from the city …
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