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South Africa forms G20 panel to address ballooning African debt 
By: Bloomberg 12th March 2025 South Africa established an expert panel to address issues in Africa during the country’s chairmanship of the Group of 20 economies, including the... →
Political parties reject Godongwana’s Budget
By: Thabi Shomolekae 12th March 2025 Opposition parties have rejected Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Budget speech, with Government of National Unity (GNU) partner the Democratic... →
Seizure of 155 illegal firearms welcome but more intelligence-led operations urged – Ian Cameron
By: Thabi Shomolekae 12th March 2025 Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police chairperson Ian Cameron said on Wednesday that the 155 illegal firearms seized by the South African... →
Civil society asks Ramaphosa to ‘censure’ Godongwana 
By: Creamer Media Reporter 11th March 2025 Ten civil society organisations, and counting, are urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to censure Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana following comments... →
93% of identified pit toilets in public schools successfully eradicated – Siviwe Gwarube
By: Thabi Shomolekae 11th March 2025 Despite the success of eradicating over 93% of identified pit toilets in public schools across the country, the Department of Basic Education said... →
EFF warns electronic voting will deepen inequality and disenfranchise millions, as IEC seeks public feedback
By: Thabi Shomolekae 11th March 2025 The Economic Freedom Fighters on Tuesday expressed its disapproval with any attempts to transition South Africa to electronic elections, calling on... →
Schreiber wants full digital ID system by 2029 elections
By: Thabi Shomolekae 10th March 2025 Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has said that digital transformation requires more than just technology, noting that by the time of the next... →
Ramaphosa seeks settlement with Apartheid victims
By: Bloomberg 10th March 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa’s legal team is set to begin negotiations to settle a lawsuit filed against him and several government agencies by... →
Politicians mourn passing of Athol Fugard
By: Thabi Shomolekae 10th March 2025 Following the passing of dramatist, novelist and actor Athol Fugard, politicians have expressed their sadness, with the Economic Freedom Fighters... →
Govt proposes Presidential Johannesburg Working Group to accelerate service delivery, stabilise finances
By: Thabi Shomolekae 7th March 2025 With the City of Johannesburg hosting the G20 Leaders’ Summit in November, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Friday that government is... →
Zelenskyy to hold talks with Ramaphosa
By: Bloomberg 7th March 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to South Africa next month to discuss efforts to end Russia’s war on Ukraine. Zelenskyy will... →
South Africa records 16% drop in rhino poaching last year
By: Reuters 7th March 2025 South Africa recorded a roughly 16% drop in rhino poaching last year, with 420 animals killed for their horns versus 499 the previous year, the... →
