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DA calls for swift investigation of suspended Sassa CEO, who is on full pay 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 5th December 2024 The Democratic Alliance on Thursday said the investigation into South African Social Security Agency CEO Busisiwe Memela-Khambula must be rapid,... →
Presidency clarifies visa application process for Nigerian nationals
By: Thabi Shomolekae 5th December 2024 The Presidency has clarified a misunderstanding from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s opening remarks at the South Africa-Nigeria Bi-National Commission... →
South Africa's current account deficit broadly unchanged in Q3
By: Reuters 5th December 2024 South Africa's current account deficit was broadly unchanged from the second to the third quarter of this year, staying at 1.0% of gross domestic... →
National Treasury notes Moody’s reaffirmation of South Africa’s junk status
By: Darren Parker 4th December 2024 National Treasury has noted Moody’s decision to affirm the country’s long-term foreign and local currency debt ratings at Ba2 – otherwise known as... →
DA calls for Johannesburg city manager Floyd Brink’s removal following court judgment
By: Thabi Shomolekae 4th December 2024 The Democratic Alliance on Wednesday called for the removal of City of Joburg city manager Floyd Brink after the South Gauteng High Court ruled... →
Ramaphosa faces criticism over reassignment of embattled Minister Thembi Simelane
By: Thabi Shomolekae 4th December 2024 Political parties have condemned President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent cabinet reshuffle, in which he moved embattled Justice and Constitutional... →
Political parties react to surprise drop in GDP
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd December 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) pointed out that the country’s third quarter GDP performance is impetus to urgently accelerate the economic reforms... →
Parliamentary committee concerned about impact of tensions with US
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd December 2024 The Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade expressed concerns that with the response from the Brazil, Russia, India, China, South... →
SA will use G20 to focus on low-income countries – Ramaphosa
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd December 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday expressed confidence in South Africa’s ability to present “the most impressive G20”, stating that under the... →
EFF says it will take legal action to ensure original Bela Bill clauses implemented
By: Thabi Shomolekae 2nd December 2024 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EEF) announced that it will be taking legal action to ensure that the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Bill is... →
Lamola urges increased investment, trade relations between SA, Nigeria
By: Thabi Shomolekae 2nd December 2024 International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola said on Monday that to galvanise economic cooperation and build upon the already... →
South Africa says no plans to develop a common Brics currency
By: Bloomberg 2nd December 2024 South Africa’s government said there are no plans to create a so-called Brics currency, after US President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose... →
