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refuted claims that he bribed court officials and investigating officers for previous assault cases against him to be withdrawn.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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Pick n Pay narrows first-half loss as turnaround gains traction – SABC News

Grocery retailer Pick n Pay reported a narrower headline loss in the first half on Monday on higher margins and tighter cost control, boosting confidence ​that CEO Sean Summers’ turnaround

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SAMWU adamant won’t back down on City of Joburg benefits protest

Members of the municipal workers union SAMWU are adamant that they will take the City of Johannesburg head-on for what is rightfully theirs. SAMWU regional secretary Thobani Nkosi says workers

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510 soldiers deployed to KwaZulu-Natal to support police

Five hundred and 10 soldiers have been deployed to KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) to support police operations. Earlier this month, violent protests and looting were reported in parts of KZN and Gauteng

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