Mthobisi Nozulela

Junior Multimedia Journalist

Watch VideoMalatsi withdraws draft AI policy over fictitious sources

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Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi has withdrawn South Africa's draft Artificial Intelligence policy after an internal review revealed ...

Public Servants Association reveals R1 billion loss to government from unresolved suspensions

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The Public Servants Association reveals a staggering R1 billion loss to the government over five years due to unresolved suspensions, urging immediate reforms to ...

South Africa cannot afford lower taxes or expanded VAT relief, says Godongwana

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has firmly ruled out personal income tax cuts and expanded VAT relief, citing South Africa's fiscal constraints

NCC issues safety recall for 110 Lexus LX vehicles over transmission issues

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The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued an urgent recall for 110 Lexus LX500D-FSport and LX500D Overtrail vehicles in South Africa due to a serious transmission ...

112% increase in vessels passing Cape of Good Hope as Middle East conflict disrupts shipping

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The port of Cape Town has seen global shipping lines reroute vessels around the Cape of Good Hope due to the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Government Employees Pension Fund reopens 2026/27 Two-Pot withdrawals

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The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) has reopened applications for the 2026/2027 two-pot savings withdrawals, allowing members to access their savings again ...

Watch VideoBudget 2026 | Godongwana announces SASSA social grant increases

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Millions of South Africans will benefit from increased social grants as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reveals a R292.8 billion allocation in the 2026 budget. ...

What’s behind the R3.8billion delay? COSATU demands urgent talks to save SAPO

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COSATU, South Africa's largest trade union, is urging the government for immediate meetings to address the financial crisis facing the South African Post Office, ...

'He chose to leave': KwaZulu-Natal police deny claims of forced removal of Hawks head Lesetja Senona

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KwaZulu-Natal police have refuted allegations that Hawks head Major General Lesetja Senona was forcibly removed from his office, clarifying the circumstances surrounding ...

Man sentenced to life imprisonment for raping and impregnating his daughter

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A 59-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment and an additional 20 years for repeatedly raping and impregnating his minor daughter.

Gauteng police arrest second suspect in DJ Warras murder case

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Gauteng police have made a significant breakthrough in the murder case of popular media personality Warrick ‘DJ Warras’ Stock, arresting a second suspect linked ...

Home Affairs warns of scammers charging for smart ID and passport bookings

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The Department of Home Affairs warns South Africans about scammers charging for free smart ID and passport booking services, urging the public to remain vigilant ...

Rand breaks below R16 to the dollar for first time in nearly four years

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The Rand has briefly dipped below R16 against the dollar, a notable event driven by a weaker US currency and growing investor confidence in South Africa

Relief for data users in South Africa as Icasa overhauls bundle expiry rules

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Icasa's new regulations promise to eliminate wasted data and surprise charges, giving South African mobile users greater control over their airtime and ensuring ...

MPs and Ministers laugh all the way to the bank as Ramaphosa approves pay hikes

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President Cyril Ramaphosa's approval of salary hikes for South Africa's top officials raises eyebrows as ministers, MPs, and judges receive significant pay increases, ...

Thousands of Ithala customers receive funds as FNB disburses over R1 billion

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FNB has disbursed over R1 billion to Ithala depositors in just 29 days, marking a significant milestone in the Treasury-backed repayment effort. With nearly 37,000 ...

US House approves three-year AGOA extension, but where does this leave South Africa?

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With South Africa's participation now uncertain amid rising tensions, what does this mean for African exports and diplomatic relations?

241 days without blackouts – is this the end of loadshedding in South Africa?

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Power utility Eskom says South Africa has entered 2026 with its most stable and reliable electricity system in five years.

Discovery Health members face financial shock due to medical aid error

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Discovery Health Medical Scheme members are reeling from a shocking financial blow, facing demands to repay thousands of rands after a claims processing error in ...

Struggling to cancel your SABC TV licence? Here’s how

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The steps to successfully cancel your SABC TV licence in South Africa, even if you've sold your TV or moved abroad. Learn how to navigate the process and avoid unnecessary ...

'The families deserve justice’: Mbalula slams recruitment of South Africans to Russia

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Fikile Mbalula, Secretary-General of the ANC, has condemned the alleged recruitment of South Africans to fight in Russia, describing it as a betrayal of innocent ...

Agriculture Minister Steenhuisen says department will not review veterinarian salaries

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Steenhuisen said that reviewing salaries was not the responsibility of his department, but fell under the Department of Public Service and Administration.

R1.1 billion a day: How South Africans foot government’s growing debt

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South Africa spends R1.1 billion daily to service its debt, raising questions about the country's financial stability. Is the government doing enough to manage this ...

Watch VideoLIVE | Ramaphosa addresses the nation following G20 Summit

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the nation from the Union Buildings, reflecting on South Africa's pivotal role in the G20 Leaders' Summit

Fifth suspect arrested in Hawks' investigation of South Africans recruited for Russia-Ukraine war

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The Hawks have made a significant breakthrough in their investigation into the recruitment of South Africans for the Russia-Ukraine war, arresting a fifth suspect ...