Lamola warns of uncertainty surrounding AGOA renewal

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says South Africa must prepare for every eventuality as uncertainty surrounds the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Launched in

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NUMSA suspends several regional leaders and staff members

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has suspended several regional leaders and staff members accused of bringing the organisation into disrepute. Those suspended include regional leaders from

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City of Joburg SAMWU members released on warning

Sixteen City of Johannesburg workers affiliated with trade union SAMWU have been released on warning after they were arrested during a protest on Monday. The workers were not required to

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Shebe Maburna rejects claims he paid officials to drop assault cases

Lekompo musician Lehlohonolo “Shebe Maburna” Chauke has refuted claims that he bribed court officials and investigating officers for previous assault cases against him to be withdrawn. Shebe Maburna says the

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Parliament urged to back R600 old-age grant increase

Parliament has been urged to motivate for a R600 increase in the old-age grant. The proposal was raised during public hearings on the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement hosted by Parliament’s

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Home Affairs to extend operating hours ahead of local elections

The Department of Home Affairs has announced that it will temporarily extend its operating hours ahead of next week’s local government elections to assist citizens. From 2 to 4 November,

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The rand softens as oil prices rise, Fed in focus

The rand was under pressure in early trade on Wednesday as higher oil ​prices fuelled inflation concerns, while investors awaited the United States ‌Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the

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Samwu members to show support for arrested protesters

City of Johannesburg employees affiliated with the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) say they will return to the streets on Wednesday morning in support of their arrested colleagues. Fourteen

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SA’s 2026 maize harvest is the country’s largest on record, CEC says – SABC News

The CEC’s ninth summer crop forecast estimated the 2026 maize harvest at 17.69 million metric tons, up from 16.65 million metric tons harvested the season before. The last estimate, on

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Study finds SA imports 80% of medical equipment

A new study released by the Localisation Support Fund has revealed that South Africa remains heavily reliant on foreign markets for healthcare equipment, with roughly four out of every five

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