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Decrease in unemployment rate welcomed, but GNU blamed for economic failures 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 12th November 2024 Political parties on Wednesday welcomed the decrease in the unemployment rate, however, they slammed the Government of National Unity (GNU) for... →
South African rand hits three-month low as markets ponder Trump policies
By: Reuters 12th November 2024 South Africa's rand hit a three-month low on Tuesday, hurt by a stronger dollar and weaker gold prices, as markets grappled with what another... →
South Africa markets eurobonds after coalition lifts confidence
By: Bloomberg 12th November 2024 South Africa is marketing eurobonds in its first potential international debt sale under a government of national unity following May elections.... →
SACP denies engagements with MKP
By: Thabi Shomolekae 11th November 2024 Long-term historical ally of the African National Congress, the South African Communist Party (SACP), says it never initiated any engagement with... →
PSA calls for ‘proper’ regulation of spaza shops 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 11th November 2024 The Public Servants Association on Monday called for proper regulations and for the appointment of health inspectors to monitor the compliance of... →
Parly committee unhappy about withdrawn SABC Bill
By: Thabi Shomolekae 11th November 2024 Parliamentary Communications and Digital Technologies Committee chairperson Khusela Diko expressed concern at Communications Minister Solly... →
SA, Mozambique partially re-open Lebombo border
By: Sashnee Moodley 8th November 2024 The Lebombo port of entry between South Africa and Mozambique has been partially reopened as of 15:00 on Friday, to allow for the movement of... →
South Africa concerned Trump election will impact climate talks
By: Reuters 8th November 2024 South Africa is concerned by the impact Donald Trump's election as the next president of the United States may have on talks to tackle climate... →
Parly committee wants foreign nationals banned from operating spaza shops
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th November 2024 Parliament’s Education, Sciences and Creative Industries Select Committee said on Friday it wants government to ban foreign nationals from... →
Fikile Mbalula says Zille’s interference in ANC internal affairs shows ‘shameless’ bid for power, influence
By: Thabi Shomolekae 7th November 2024 The African National Congress (ANC) has “categorically rejected” what it labels baseless claims by Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council... →
‘A testament to unity’: Ramaphosa unveils King Shaka statue in Durban
By: Thabi Shomolekae 7th November 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa described the unveiling of King Shaka’s statue at the King Shaka International Airport, in KwaZulu-Natal, on Thursday, as... →
Dali Mpofu ditches EFF, joins MKP
By: Thabi Shomolekae 7th November 2024 Dali Mpofu has followed in the footsteps of former Economic Freedom Fighters members and has joined the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, saying the party is... →
