The splendour of the 15th BRICS Summit has come and gone. The rendezvous in the so-called “Africa’s richest square mile,” Sandton, north of Johannesburg, was quite a diplomatic spectacle which brought together 60 developing countries from across the Global South, as well as the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres. The summit was a watershed… Continue reading The Expanded BRICS Group is Set To Increase its Influence Globally
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Fighter Busisiwe Mkhwebane Expected To Be Unveiled As EFF MP
Former Public Protector Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane is expected to be unveiled as a new EFF MP, said party sources. They said Mkhwebane might be sworn in any time from now, pending the finalisation of the organisation’s internal processes. Mkhwebane joined Julius Malema’s red berets on Monday, saying EFF policies attracted her even though other parties… Continue reading Fighter Busisiwe Mkhwebane Expected To Be Unveiled As EFF MP
Ramaphosa Condemns Israeli ‘Genocide’, Calls For Two-State Solution
Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa’s president, has vowed to collaborate with the international community to stop Israeli “genocide” against Palestinian people. He has also called on Israel to end the siege on Gaza and allow a humanitarian corridor in the Strip. Addressing the African National Congress (ANC) post-national executive committee (NEC) meeting on Monday, Ramaphosa said… Continue reading Ramaphosa Condemns Israeli ‘Genocide’, Calls For Two-State Solution
Former Lotteries Bosses’ Assets Frozen Over R344m Fraud
Law enforcement authorities have obtained a preservation order preventing former National Lotteries Commission (NLC) chairperson Alfred Nevhutanda and others from using properties and luxury vehicles bought with money siphoned from the lottery fund. The order follows a series of investigations by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) that uncovered fraud and corruption valued at approximately R344… Continue reading Former Lotteries Bosses’ Assets Frozen Over R344m Fraud
Zama-Zama ‘Top Guns’ Live Large, Drive Lamborghinis – Cele
The South African Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, says efforts to root out those at the top of the illegal mining value chain are well on course, with “Level 5” kingpins identified as living in Dubai and Sandton. According to Cele, the Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security (JCPS) cluster has identified five distinct groups involved… Continue reading Zama-Zama ‘Top Guns’ Live Large, Drive Lamborghinis – Cele
World Mobile Bringing Connectivity To Rural Mozambique
WORLD Mobile Group, the first global mobile network powered by blockchain technology and the sharing economy, successfully launched on Monday its first aerostat in Mozambique, expanding mobile connectivity to the southeast African country. Gregory Gottlieb, head of Aerial Platforms, told the press on Monday that “Aerostat is here to connect the unconnected in the rural… Continue reading World Mobile Bringing Connectivity To Rural Mozambique
DA ‘Spreading Falsehoods’ About R1m Legal Bill – Fetakgomo Tubatse Municipality
The Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality in Limpopo has denied claims made by the Democratic Alliance (DA) that it spent R1 million to defend a R175 000 claim by a service provider. Thabiso Mokoena, the spokesperson for the municipality, said the party was spreading falsehoods in defence of Mapale Distributors & Enterprise CC after it lost… Continue reading DA ‘Spreading Falsehoods’ About R1m Legal Bill – Fetakgomo Tubatse Municipality
Ruthless Criminal Syndicate Targets Polokwane ATM Users
A ruthless criminal syndicate is on the loose in Limpopo, assaulting and robbing unsuspecting ATM users who withdraw huge sums from Polokwane banks. The gang allegedly works with unscrupulous bank employees who tip them off about clients withdrawing huge amounts of cash. On October 6, two people were robbed of huge cash after leaving ATMs in… Continue reading Ruthless Criminal Syndicate Targets Polokwane ATM Users
ARETA Calls On SA Citizens To Join Pro-Palestine Demonstration At Israeli Embassy
The African Radical Economic Transformation Alliance (ARETA) has urged all South Africans to take part in a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside the Israeli embassy in Pretoria, saying Hamas attacks were “legitimate retaliation against Israel”. Party president Carl Niehaus also called on all left-wing political parties and civil society organizations to rally behind Palestine on Monday in… Continue reading ARETA Calls On SA Citizens To Join Pro-Palestine Demonstration At Israeli Embassy
COSATU Pours Cold Water On Mathabatha’s Bid To ‘Unite’ Alliance
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) in Limpopo has dismissed provincial ANC chairperson Stanley Mathabatha’s statement that the alliance partners in the province have kissed and made up. In preparation for the upcoming much-anticipated 2024 elections, the Mathabatha-led ANC provincial executive committee (PEC) agreed last week to set aside their differences and work… Continue reading COSATU Pours Cold Water On Mathabatha’s Bid To ‘Unite’ Alliance