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South Africa is set to host the third G20 Sherpas meeting yesterday in Sun City, North West Province, as global leaders grapple with pressing geopolitical and security challenges. The gathering comes at a turbulent time, with escalating tensions in the Middle East following the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, ongoing conflicts in Sudan and […]

South Africa’s Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policies came under scrutiny this week during a discussion hosted by the conservative Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C. The event, titled An Afrikaner Perspective on US-South Africa Relations, featured three prominent Afrikaner voices: Dr. Corné Mulder of the Freedom Front Plus, Dr. Theo de Jager of the Southern African Agri Initiative, and

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has reported significant progress in South Africa’s action plan to strengthen its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) systems. The country was placed on the FATF’s greylist in February 2023, prompting reforms to address deficiencies in its financial crime controls. In its latest assessment, the global watchdog acknowledged

As South Africa pushes forward with ambitious plans to transition to renewable energy, concerns are mounting over whether the country can meet its target of 19 gigawatts (GW) of renewable capacity by 2030. While policies like the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) aim to accelerate the shift, delays in project execution and

The Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) has advised motorists to avoid the N12 highway near Putfontein following protests by residents of Chief Albert Luthuli over a prolonged power outage. The demonstration, which took place earlier today, disrupted traffic along the busy route as frustrated residents demanded action from their local councillor. According to reports, the

The 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge officially launched yesterday at the Midrand Conference Centre, bringing together young entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and stakeholders to foster innovation and employment opportunities in the tourism sector. Hosted by South African Tourism and convened by Africa Tourism Partners, the three-day summit aims to empower young Africans

A 45-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Bloemfontein Regional Court for multiple counts of rape against a minor. The identity of the accused is being withheld to protect the victim, who was only eight years old when the abuse began in 2015. The accused, who was the boyfriend of the victim’s

Supporters of the South African National Civics Organisation (SANCO) and the ANC clashed on Monday during a shutdown protest in Ngcobo, Eastern Cape. Since May, SANCO has held regular protests in the town, causing disruptions to traffic and business operations. Business owners said they have been intimidated by protestors to stop operating. SANCO is demanding

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo has encouraged Mogalakwena Local Municipality to implement corrective measures to address the problem of dysfunctional wastewater treatment plants that largely contribute to the pollution of watercourses in the area. Accompanied by Mogalakwena Municipality Mayor, Ngoako Thulani Taueatsoala and Lepelle Northern Water Board Chairperson, Dr Nndweleni Mphephu, Seitlholo recently

Disgruntled residents took over a meeting at the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Khayelitsha offices on Friday to complain about the grants process. The meeting was intended to promote an “outreach” programme planned for 27 June and a visit by Social Development Minister Nokuzola Tolashe. But attendees used the opportunity to complain about grant