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ANC in e Thekwini clarifies R690 million irregular expenditure: No fraud or theft involved
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (460+ words) The ANC in e Thekwini said the R690 million Unauthorised, Irregular, Fruitless, and Wasteful Expenditure (UIFW) did not arise from fraud, theft, corruption, or services not rendered. On Tuesday, the e Thekwini Executive Committee (Exco) noted a report from the municipality's…...
LOOK: First 300 Ghanaian nationals leave SA voluntarily amid rising immigration protests
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (614+ words) The first group of 300 Ghanaian nationals who accepted their government's repatriation offer departed from OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday morning, as anti-illegal immigration protests continued to spread across parts of South Africa. The Ghanaian government has launched the first…...
South Africa's energy transition depends on an AI-ready construction workforce
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (468+ words) Construction has become central Energy'Month is an opportunity to recognise how the role of construction has changed. The sector is now directly involved in delivering'energy'infrastructure, from renewable generation projects to grid expansion and reinforcement. Technology is reshaping the landscape As…...
SPCA saves 24 dogs from neglect in Dunoon and aids a child in distress
4+ hour, 53+ min ago (517+ words) The Cape of Good Hope SPCA's operation in Dunoon resulted in the rescue of 24 dogs from what inspectors described as a backyard breeding property operating under severely neglectful conditions on Tuesday. The same team later stopped on the M5 to assist…...
ANC refers Cele, Tolashe to disciplinary committee over reputational damage claims
14+ hour ago (895+ words) Former Police Minister Bheki Cele and recently fired Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe are among five ANC members referred to the party's disciplinary committee for allegedly bringing the organisation into disrepute. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula announced during a media briefing…...
Home Affairs Committee concerned over growing litigation in asylum system, citing 2, 733 judicial reviews
17+ hour, 27+ min ago (525+ words) The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has raised concern over what it describes as increasing abuse of litigation processes in asylum and refugee applications, warning that the trend is placing strain on South Africa's immigration and asylum system and contributing…...
Gauteng water crisis: Communities hope human rights probe can deliver change
16+ hour, 17+ min ago (630+ words) Residents of Gauteng are turning their eyes toward the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for potential solutions to the ongoing water challenges and corrupt practices that have affected service delivery in their communities. The urgency of the situation was…...
Top SA jockey S'manga Khumalo found guilty in NHA race integrity inquiry
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (779+ words) South Africa's horse racing industry has been shaken by a series of integrity-related findings after leading jockey S'manga Khumalo was found guilty on multiple charges arising from a National Horseracing Authority (NHA) inquiry into alleged corruption and race manipulation. On…...
Top SA jockey S'manga Khumalo found guilty for race fixing
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (800+ words) South Africa's horse racing industry has been shaken by a series of integrity-related findings after leading jockey S'manga Khumalo was found guilty on multiple charges arising from a National Horseracing Authority (NHA) inquiry into alleged corruption and race manipulation. On…...
Banks fear AI hackers but the real threat is stranger
23+ hour, 20+ min ago (805+ words) The banking sector is right to be worried about AI-powered cyberattacks " AI can now find vulnerabilities, breach systems, and move through networks at a speed that keeps security teams up at night. But that's only part of what we should…...