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African leadership can help realise continental potential

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

President Cyril Ramaphosa says Africa is in need of “strong democracies, accountable institutions, capable leaders, peace and stability” if the continent is to take advantage of the potential of its vast human capital and mineral resources.

Electoral Commission gazettes details of voting stations

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

The Electoral Commission has gazetted and published the full list of addresses of the 23 151 voting stations which is now open for inspection across South Africa ahead of the Local Government Elections.

FBI, Hawks net R100m internet scam suspects

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Eight foreign nationals, aged between 33 and 52, were on Tuesday morning arrested for their links to an alleged R100 million internet scam during a large-scale operation in Cape Town.

Zikalala condemns shooting of Durban entrepreneur

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala has warned that incidents like shooting of Max's Lifestyle owner, has the potential of derailing government’s efforts of growing township tourism and the township economies in general.

SARS appoints High Wealth Individual Segment director

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced the appointment of Natasha Singh, a chartered accountant with more than 20 years’ experience, as Director: High Wealth Individual (HWI) Segment.

GCIS commemorates the 44th anniversary of Black Wednesday

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) is joining South Africa’s media industry in commemorating the 44th anniversary of Black Wednesday, a day set aside to reflect on and discuss media freedom.

167 928 new COVID-19 vaccines administered

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

South Africa distributed 167 928 new COVID-19 shots in the past 24 hours, pushing the total to 20 381 262 administered doses to 14 197 617 people.

NERSA, Eskom head to court over pricing

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) says it is studying a court application by Eskom, which seeks to compel the energy regulator to reconsider Eskom’s tariff increase application.