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Source: SABC News

CRL Commission urges churches to be cautious during baptisms

The Easter long weekend is traditionally associated with baptisms...

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:11:31 +0000

Source: News24

News24 | Zimbabwe lecturers, organisers arrested for demonstration over 'paltry salaries'

Just a week after Zimbabwe police crushed protests by citizens demanding that President Emmerson Mnangagwa step down, police on Wednesday crushed another street demonstration by university lecturers a...

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 20:57:45

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PUTCO to use over 500 buses to transport ZCC pilgrims to Moria

Thousands of travelers, including pilgrims, are expected to drive through Polokwane....

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:34:51 +0000

Source: News24

News24 | 'Ending the violence must be our top priority,' Mbeki tells London talks on Sudan

Former president Thabo Mbeki has conceded the world has failed Sudan through its paralysis, inaction, and, in some cases, complicity in aggravating the violence that is inflicting so much misery on th...

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 19:57:27

Source: News24

News24 | Mchunu admits decision to freeze senior police posts had 'impact' on crime-fighting efforts

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has acknowledged that his decision to hold off on filling crucial posts in the SA Police Service's Crime Intelligence Division has had an "impact" on crime-fighting effort...

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 20:09:09

Source: SABC News

Minister apologises to WSU community after killing on campus

Nkabane visited the Nelson Mandela Drive campus this evening...

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:00:15 +0000

Source: News24

News24 | Judge removes RAF contempt of court application from the roll amid R1bn dispute with SARS

The South African Revenue Service and the Road Accident Fund are back in court after SARS deducted almost R1 billion from RAF levies to settle the R5.1 billion SARS owes Eskom for diesel levy refunds,...

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 19:37:26

Source: SABC News

GP Education confirms death of two Ennerdale teachers in accident

The teachers were reported missing over the weekend....

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:37:40 +0000

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Police launch Easter operations in Hammanskraal

Over 20 motorists have been arrested for not adhering to the rules of the road....

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:48:04 +0000

Source: News24

News24 | Motorsport executive charged with child rape and grooming

A well-known motorsport executive has been charged with the rape and sexual grooming of two sisters, now aged 6 and 4....

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 19:03:10

Source: News24

News24 | Private security bodies unite against draft firearm control regulations

A group of private security organisations have contracted an attorney to make their case against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu's draft security industry regulations that will tighten firearm controls i...

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 18:56:20

Source: News24

News24 | Thursday's weather: Morning fog, isolated showers, and hot conditions forecast across SA

Morning fog is expected in various provinces, including Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Free State, Northern Cape, Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal, according to the South African Weather Service....

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 18:29:39

Source: News24

News24 | Durban girl's alleged killers stole 'Tsotsi' library book, TV during house robbery

Wandile Aphiwe Ngcobo, a Grade 11 Durban Girls' Secondary School pupil, ended up dying in a house robbery after opting to stay home to study - and all her alleged killers took was her school bag with...

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 18:34:28

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News24 | Rescued after a week: Inside the church kidnapping and rescue of US pastor in Gqeberha

When a group of neighbourhood children burst into their home almost a week ago, screaming at the top of their lungs that there were gunmen in the church across the road, an elderly couple grabbed the...

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 18:42:24

Source: SABC News

Health Dept urges travelers to be cautious amid slight malaria spike

There is a slight increase in malaria cases, particularly in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal....

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:32:48 +0000

Source: SABC News

NW to probe student’s death after allegedly eating hawker’s snacks

It is alleged the girl bought snacks from one of the hawkers near the school...

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:02:03 +0000

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FPB on mission to prevent sale of online child pornography

FPB regulates online content with the aim of protecting children...

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:13:18 +0000

Source: News24

News24 | Magashule case heats up; Rivonia motorist in hit and run: Today's top 7 stories in 7 minutes

News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature....

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 17:58:04

Source: SABC News

Mpumalanga deploys over 600 traffic police for Easter weekend

Traffic volume is expected to increase on the province's roads....

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:48:30 +0000

Source: News24

News24 | Minister confirms person shot dead at Walter Sisulu University was a student there

The person shot dead at the Walter Sisulu University's Mthatha campus on Tuesday has been identified as Sisonke Mbolekwa – described by his family as kind and gentle....

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 17:32:15

Source: News24

News24 | Brits farm murder: Accused don't dispute driving with victim's body on back of bakkie

Two of the men accused of beating Dumisani Phakathi to death on a farm in 2023 did not dispute that they were travelling under the cover of night, with his body on the back of a bakkie, partially hidd...

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 16:56:55

Source: News24

News24 | Mangaung inmate's death ruled a murder: DCS's probe uncovers alleged assault

The Department of Correctional Services said the death of an inmate at the Mangaung Correctional Centre last month, was not a natural death, but rather a murder caused by complications from pepper spr...

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 16:42:02

Source: News24

News24 | Man accused of killing teen who stayed home to study blames co-accused for her murder

One of the accused in the murder of a Grade 11 pupil, whose body was found bound and gagged in her Umlazi home after a robbery, has washed his hands of any involvement in the killing, pointing the fin...

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 16:46:27

Source: SABC News

Ekurhuleni engages taxi industry to ensure no violence at new rank

Eighteen people have died in taxi-related attacks in Ekurhuleni since the beginning of the year....

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:16:18 +0000

Source: News24

News24 | Buckle up! N3 Toll Route set for bumper-to-bumper traffic over Easter long weekend

The N3 Toll Concession has warned that unpredictable traffic patterns are to be expected on the N3 Toll Route as the first of three consecutive long weekends begins....

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 15:46:26

Source: News24

News24 | 'We don't believe Trump holds grudges' - Presidency on choice of Jonas as US special envoy

The Presidency of South Africa does not believe US President Donald Trump is a man who holds grudges, Vincent Magwenya, President Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesperson, said on Wednesday....

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 15:57:30

Source: SABC News

Officials raise concern over violence at certain Gauteng schools

There was an alleged physical altercation between two students over a cap this morning....

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:40:41 +0000

Source: News24

News24 | Mcebisi Jonas aims to rebuild trust as Ramaphosa's special envoy to the US

As President Cyril Ramaphosa's newly appointed special envoy to the US, Mcebisi Jonas, says his mission will be to crack the code of US President Donald Trump's administration....

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 15:13:53

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US pastor kidnapped in SA rescued unharmed after police shootout

Josh Sullivan, 45, was seized by armed men last week...

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:10:12 +0000

Source: SABC News

SANDF says Easter church service gathering is voluntary

Defence Union alleged that the SANDF ordered its members to attend the religious gathering....

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:31:39 +0000

Source: News24

News24 | AfriForum wants Mabuyane, Madikizela charged for alleged money laundering

AfriForum believes there is 'overwhelming evidence' to prosecute in a money laundering case involving Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane and ANC politician Babalo Madikizela....

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 13:48:09

Source: News24

News24 | Storm warning: KZN on high alert amid ongoing rainfall, fresh Easter weekend snowfall risk

Disaster management teams in KwaZulu-Natal remain on high alert as heavy rainfall continues to batter parts of the province and a snowfall warning for the Easter weekend remains in place....

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 14:02:03

Source: SABC News

Accused two in Joshlin Smith’s case claims police tortured him

Accused number two in Joshlin Smith case says he was beaten repeatedly by police officers....

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:20:36 +0000

Source: News24

News24 | Police still on the hunt for a Rivonia motorist after a hit and run

Police are still on the hunt for a man who repeatedly drove over his victim after a heated argument in Rivonia, Sandton....

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 13:12:07

Source: SABC News

KZN disaster management on high alert amid heavy rains warning

Rescue teams in KZN on high alert after SAWS issued disruptive rains warning....

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:13:59 +0000

Source: News24

News24 | Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial: Police had no mercy when torturing accused, court hears

?One of the three people accused of the kidnapping of Joshlin Smith told the Western Cape High Court police had no mercy when they tortured him into submission....

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 12:41:23

Source: SABC News

Veteran actor Don Mlangeni Nawa passes away

Mlangeni's family confirmed his death in a statement that has been issues on social media....

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:27:40 +0000

Source: News24

News24 | 'Time to protect yourself': Flu season hits SA in earliest start since 2010

Flu season has started earlier than expected in South Africa, but the National Institute for Communicable Diseases says the early start does not necessarily mean this year will be more severe....

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 10:33:11

Source: SABC News

American missionary kidnapped in Gqeberha found unharmed

The missionary was discovered inside a vehicle at a safe house in the Nelson Mandela Bay....

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:32:14 +0000

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WSU SRC calls for suspension of residence manager

One person was shot dead and two students injured during a student protest at WSU Mthatha....

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:03:28 +0000

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Denosa demands justice of workers implicated in organ harvesting

The accused allegedly harvested organs from unsuspecting patients during surgeries for profit....

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:09:16 +0000

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News24 | 'What do they have to hide?': Msunduzi's ANC councillors plan to block corruption probe

ANC councillors plan on blocking a Section 106 investigation into corruption that has been instituted by the provincial Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department....

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 09:35:56

Source: SABC News

LIVE: Asbestos case resumes

The asbestos roof removal case is back in the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein....

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:46:08 +0000

Source: News24

News24 | Fort Hare VC declares solidarity with Gaza's higher education sector

In a show of international academic solidarity, University of Fort Hare Vice-Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu joined scholars from around the world at a Qatar conference focused on rebuilding Gaz...

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 09:07:01

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LIVE: The Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial continues

Accused Steveno van Rhyn continues to testify in a trial within a trial....

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 06:44:36 +0000

Source: SABC News

KZN extortionist arrested in Gauteng

Hlongwa is linked to various extortion crimes including the alleged murder of his girlfriend....

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 06:47:29 +0000

Source: News24

News24 | 'Exercise caution,' MEC warns as KZN authorities prepare for possible snowfall

KwaZulu-Natal authorities are preparing for possible snowfall over the Easter weekend as a cold front makes its way to the province....

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 08:25:05

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News24 | 'As a father, it's not easy to witness' – Cape Town municipal worker finds foetus in bin

What began as an ordinary day for Shane Hayes, a 55-year-old City of Cape Town municipal cleaner, turned into a traumatic experience when he made a sad discovery while performing his duties....

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 07:55:57

Source: Mail & Guardian

EFF accuses ANC of ‘using’ it in government of national unity and budget talks

The Economic Freedom Fighters say the ANC only holds discussions with them during times of political crisis...

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:29:18 +0000

Source: News24

News24 | American pastor rescued in Gqeberha, 3 suspected kidnappers killed in shootout

A kidnapped American pastor was rescued in a police operation in Gqeberha on Tuesday....

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 07:22:27

Source: News24

News24 | Claims of a previous assault against men accused of murder on North West farm

Two of the men accused of beating Dumisani Phakathi to death on a farm in the North West had allegedly previously assaulted someone else on the same property....

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 06:47:35

Source: SABC News

Nkabane to visit WSU following fatal student protest

One person was gunned down and several others wounded during a WSU student protest yesterday....

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:07:32 +0000

Source: News24

News24 | Film board team's gruelling task of scouring 177 000 of images to close child porn cases

The Film and Publication Board's child protection officers are currently combing through more than 177 000 images to help law enforcement agencies close three child porn cases....

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 04:45:40

Source: News24

News24 | Deadly shooting at Walter Sisulu University sparks calls for accountability

Walter Sisulu University faces mounting pressure after a deadly incident in which a residence manager allegedly shot and killed a person during a confrontation with students protesting against poor li...

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 04:45:36

Source: News24

News24 | Magashule will call 'key leaders' in asbestos scam defence - and wants State legal funding

Former Free State premier Ace Magashule says he may call unnamed "key leaders" to testify in his defence during the much-anticipated R255 million "asbestos scam" prosecution - and intends to apply for...

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 04:45:39

Source: News24

News24 | Curro discloses details of 'inappropriate conduct' by intern teacher at Mbombela school

Curro has laid bare details of a disciplinary hearing involving a teacher intern charged with "grossly unprofessional and inappropriate conduct" against a pupil who attended its high school in Mbombel...

Wednesday Apr 16 2025 04:45:41

Source: News24

News24 | WATCH | Olievenhoutbosch residents share healthcare frustrations with deputy minister

Overcrowding, unstable infrastructure, medicine shortages, and long queues are some concerns that residents in Olievenhoutbosch, Pretoria, raise about the area's healthcare system on Tuesday....

Tuesday Apr 15 2025 22:05:48

Source: News24

News24 | 'It's a calling,' says nurse who won R110m PowerBall jackpot and plans to keep working

The latest PowerBall R110 million jackpot winner has finally come forward, and her story is one of humility, gratitude, and a remarkable pledge to continue serving others....

Tuesday Apr 15 2025 21:47:03

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News24 | WATCH | Residents in Olievenhoutbosch voice concerns over healthcare challenges amid deputy minister's visit

Deputy Minister of Health Joe Phaahla and Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko visited Olievenhoutbosch Clinic in Pretoria on Tuesday....

Monday Jan 01 0001 00:00:00

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‘Religious leaders must be checked against sex offenders’ register’

The CRL calls for religious leaders not being vetted against the National Sex Offenders Register....

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:00:54 +0000

Source: SABC News

Gauteng intensifies crime fight with full resource deployment

Lesufi says metropolitan boundaries are being scrapped for law enforcement officers....

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:05:54 +0000

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Minister Nkabane condemns killing at WSU

A person was shot and killed whilst two others were wounded....

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:09:56 +0000

Source: SABC News

Accused in Joshlin Smith trial claims he lied in confession statement

Accused informed the W.Cape High Court in Saldanha that his confession statement was fabricated....

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:13:06 +0000

Source: News24

News24 | WATCH | Wits Sterkfontein Caves reopen: Embracing AI to drive fossil excavations

The Wits Sterkfontein Caves have reopened, embracing cutting-edge technology to unlock groundbreaking discoveries and promote interdisciplinary research....

Tuesday Apr 15 2025 19:55:18

Source: News24

News24 | 'My testicles are not the same': Joshlin kidnapping accused details alleged police assault

One of the accused in the kidnapping trial of the missing Joshlin Smith testified on Tuesday about the alleged brutal police assault he endured at a nearby beach shortly before being taken to the poli...

Tuesday Apr 15 2025 19:45:52

Source: SABC News

NICD highlights importance of flu vaccine

The NICD is strongly recommends South Africans get vaccinated now for influenza season....

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:46:26 +0000

Source: News24

News24 | Strand blaze destroys over 200 homes, leaving hundreds displaced

More than 500 people have been left without shelter after a fire tore through the Silahliwe informal settlement in Lwandle, Strand, on Tuesday morning....

Tuesday Apr 15 2025 19:05:55

Source: News24

News24 | Department of Justice cleans house, 54 officials dismissed

The department meant to lead the charge against corruption, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, removed the log from its own eye by dismissing 54 officials for a range of offence...

Tuesday Apr 15 2025 19:05:55

Source: SABC News

Magashule to plead not guilty in asbestos case

Businessman Edwin Sodi is among those who have pleaded not guilty....

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:13:14 +0000

Source: News24

News24 | Wednesday's weather: Rain to batter KZN, Eastern Cape; cloudy and cool for rest of SA

The South African Weather Service has warned of widespread showers and thundershowers in most regions, including KwaZulu-Natal and along the Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape....

Tuesday Apr 15 2025 18:28:35

Source: News24

News24 | Dad's worst nightmare; SA orders Taiwan to move embassy: Today's top 7 stories in 7 minutes

News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature....

Tuesday Apr 15 2025 17:59:40

Source: SABC News

N Cape man sentenced to 18 years for 11-year-old girl’s rape

The accused accosted the young girl in Augrabies on 27 November 2022....

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:09:15 +0000

Source: News24

News24 | Phone calls show 'intimate relationship' between murder-accused wife and bodyguard

Murder-accused Zurenah Smit appeared flustered as private phone calls between her and her alleged lover, Bradley van Eysland, were played during her trial in the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday....

Tuesday Apr 15 2025 17:29:16

Source: SABC News

Police look for missing tourist in Augrabies Falls National Park

The missing man booked into the park last week Thursday...

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:50:10 +0000

Source: News24

News24 | Joshlin Smith trial: Torture allegations, conflicting statements as accused testifies

One of the accused in the kidnapping trial of the missing Joshlin Smith returned to the witness stand on Tuesday for the continuation of his cross-examination in the trial-within-a-trial, challenging...

Tuesday Apr 15 2025 17:05:17

Source: News24

News24 | Matatiele man accused of rape abandons bail in high-tension Cape Town court appearance

An alleged serial rapist linked to multiple cases in Matatiele has abandoned his bail application in the Strand Magistrate's Court. The man, 30, originally from Matatiele in the Eastern Cape, faces ni...

Tuesday Apr 15 2025 17:16:59

Source: SABC News

Bucket system toilet use on the rise in Northern Cape

The province recorded 52,5 percent increase in the use of bucket toilets...

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:20:49 +0000

Source: News24

News24 | Power outages stall court proceedings in kidnapping kingpin Faizel Charloos’ trial

The trial of an alleged kidnapping kingpin, Faizel Charloos, hit another snag on Tuesday after electricity supply in Soweto's Protea North, where the Protea Magistrate's Court is located, experienced...

Tuesday Apr 15 2025 16:47:51

Source: News24

News24 | Matatiele child rape case could have been 'elevated' earlier – Mchunu

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu admitted that the investigation into the rape of a 7-year-old from Matatiele could have been "elevated" earlier....

Tuesday Apr 15 2025 16:56:51

Source: SABC News

Only 12 of 78 bodies from Stilfontein mine identified

Family members who cannot account for loved ones are encouraged to step forward....

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:54:06 +0000

Source: News24

News24 | Expelled PAC president Luthando Mbinda found guilty of nearly R1m fraud

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also known as the Hawks, has confirmed that expelled PAC president Luthando Mbinda was convicted on Monday after he was found guilty on a charge of fr...

Tuesday Apr 15 2025 16:22:10

Source: News24

News24 | Hijackers, signal jammers, and dirty cops: Truck hijackings surge in KZN

The police in KwaZulu-Natal have raised concerns about the truck hijacking trend, where law enforcement agencies, including traffic officers, are also believed to be involved....

Tuesday Apr 15 2025 16:28:49

Source: News24

News24 | Luthuli inquest: Hawks unable to trace train driver and conductor from 1967

It has emerged that the driver and conductor of the train alleged to have hit and killed former ANC president and stalwart Chief Albert John Luthuli could not be traced by the Directorate for Priority...

Tuesday Apr 15 2025 16:06:26

Source: News24

News24 | KZN ANC reassures businesses on GPU commitment amid national uncertainty

KwaZulu-Natal ANC coordinator Mike Mabuyakhulu has moved to assure the business sector that the party remains committed to the government of provincial unity (GPU) despite the uncertainty playing out...

Tuesday Apr 15 2025 16:16:19

Source: News24

News24 | Call for probe into 'sangoma ritual' at NWU residence smacks of 'intolerance', says academic

AfriForum has demanded an investigation after what they have called a "sangoma ritual" in a student residence at the North-West University....

Tuesday Apr 15 2025 15:49:46

Source: SABC News

No arrests in fatal shooting of WSU student: Police

It is alleged that the residence manager fired shots, killing one student....

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:30:37 +0000

Source: SABC News

CRL Commission sets up committee to investigate church abuse

This follows its investigative hearings regarding the commercialisation of religion...

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:37:45 +0000

Source: News24

News24 | 'We are ready to deliver': Durban gears up for 1.3m visitors and R6.1bn boost this Easter

More than 1.3 million visitors are expected to descend on the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality during the Easter holiday period, bringing with them a projected R2.5 billion in direct spending....

Tuesday Apr 15 2025 15:24:19

Source: News24

News24 | Eastern Cape man facing almost 800 child porn charges is 'misleading' court, State argues

A man facing nearly 800 charges, ranging from the rape of his daughter to possession and distribution of child pornography, has been misleading the court, the State has submitted in the Eastern Cape H...

Tuesday Apr 15 2025 14:54:39

Source: News24

News24 | Forensic pathologist does not believe 4-year-old drowned by herself, abuse suspected

The forensic pathologist who conducted the post-mortem on four-year-old Nada-Jane Challita has told the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg she does not believe the child drowned by herself....

Tuesday Apr 15 2025 14:26:47

Source: News24

News24 | Nurse accused of R6m insurance scam murder turns to Legal Aid after losing lawyer

The trial of a nurse and her gardener who are accused of the murder of her domestic worker as part of a R6 million life insurance scam was postponed in the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg on Tuesda...

Tuesday Apr 15 2025 14:41:30

Source: SABC News

Mpumalanga govt departments warned to service municipal debt

MEC Majuba has met with representatives of the 20 Mpumalanga municipalities in Mbombela...

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:26:44 +0000

Source: News24

News24 | 'Cut the fat': Mashaba criticises government's R3.4bn foreign missions bill

The government spent R3.4 billion on foreign missions in the financial year ending March 2024, according to a parliamentary reply to questions from ActionSA MP Alan Beesley....

Tuesday Apr 15 2025 13:56:09