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Zimbabwean added as ninth suspect in Thabo Bester escape case

Another suspect has been added to the controversial Thabo Bester prison escape case. According to police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe, a 31-year-old Zimbabwean m... Read more.
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Demand for fully underwritten life policies on the increase

In recent years, the life insurance market in South Africa has experienced significant transformation, driven by changing consumer preferences and increased fin... Read more.
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Reduced stages of loadshedding due to low energy demand

Minister of Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has attributed the reduced stages of loadshedding to Eskom’s improved generation over the past week.  ... Read more.
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Rising inflation hits SA’s poorest households hardest

The latest data released by Statistics South Africa shows a significant increase in the cost of living, particularly impacting the country’s most economic... Read more.
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DA pens 11th-hour plea to Ramaphosa over disputed NHI Bill

In an ardent open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, Michele Clarke, a member of the DA in parliament, urged for prudence to prevail over the use of “cheap ... Read more.
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Parliament passes Appropriation Bill, proposing R1-trillion budget

The National Assembly has passed the Appropriation Bill, signaling the government’s commitment to allocating funds for the current financial year. The bil... Read more.
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Outa applauds minister’s refusal to grant Eskom exemption

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) has praised the National Treasury for its recent move to reject Eskom’s request for an exemption from reporting ... Read more.
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Ntshavheni confirms Brics summit will take place as planned

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has confirmed that the Brics (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) summit will proceed as scheduled i... Read more.
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Magudumana files application for leave to appeal high court ruling

Dr Nandipha Magudumana, who claimed that her deportation from Tanzania was unlawful, has applied for leave to appeal the ruling of the Bloemfontein High Court. ... Read more.
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Home Affairs extends ZEP programme validity to December 2023

The Department of Home Affairs has granted an extension to the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) validity, allowing thousands of Zimbabweans to continue residing ... Read more.