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Rwanda-backed rebels pressing toward Bukavu in Congo, UN says
By: Bloomberg 31st January 2025 Rwanda-backed M23 rebels are moving “rapidly” through South Kivu province toward the city of Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the... →
IMF projects South Africa’s GDP growth will reach 1.5% this year 
By: Darren Parker 31st January 2025 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects South Africa’s yearly economic growth rate to reach 1.8% by 2030, supported in large part by ongoing... →
Sandton Drive renaming on ice following DA pressure
31st January 2025 Following an extended campaign against the renaming of Sandton Drive, during which the Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg brought together... →
DA touts possibility of smear campaign against Smith, Limberg
By: Thabi Shomolekae 30th January 2025 The Democratic Alliance in Western Cape said it was encouraged by Cape Town Safety and Security MMC JP Smith and Water and Sanitation MMC Xanthea... →
SA in no position to take role of peacemaker – Rwandan President takes aim at Ramaphosa 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 30th January 2025 Rwandan President Paul Kagame has hit out against South Africa as conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues, with choice words for... →
DA calls on eThekwini leadership to address water crisis urgently
30th January 2025 eThekwini municipality leadership has shown a complete lack of urgency and accountability in addressing the ongoing water issues that are plaguing... →
Opposition in WC Legislature call for integrity in Saps’ investigation of tender fraud allegations in Cape Town
By: Thabi Shomolekae 29th January 2025 Opposition parties in the Western Cape Legislature are calling for an urgent meeting with Provincial Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile, to... →
Rwanda's Kagame says he agrees with US on need for ceasefire in Congo
By: Reuters 29th January 2025 Rwanda's President Paul Kagame said he agreed with the US government on the need for a ceasefire in eastern Congo but gave no indication of bowing... →
