Mthobisi Nozulela

Junior Multimedia Journalist

R50 billion vanishes offshore as illegal gambling ravages South Africa’s economy

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How illegal online gambling is siphoning R50 billion from South Africa's economy, with unlicensed operators posing a significant threat to consumers and legitimate ...

Bribe claims rock Lebombo border as travel surges

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As thousands of travellers pass through the Lebombo Border Post, the Border Management Authority (BMA) firmly denies corruption allegations, asserting that robust ...

New church rules spark constitutional showdown

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The South African Church Defenders have taken a stand against the CRL Rights Commission, filing a case in the Gauteng High Court to challenge what they call state ...

'We can't negotiate with criminals': Mashaba slams Joburg's plan for hijacked buildings

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ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has sharply criticised Johannesburg MMC Mgcini Tshwaku's controversial plan to negotiate with tenants of hijacked buildings, calling ...

Accused in deadly Saulsville tavern shooting appears in court

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The 32-year-old man accused of the deadly Saulsville tavern shooting, which left 12 dead and 13 injured, has appeared in court. The case has been postponed to 31 ...

There will be no change to retirement age for public sector workers

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The GEPF has swiftly dismissed false reports about a change in retirement age for public sector workers, confirming that the age remains at 65 years. This clarification ...

Gauteng government welcomes arrests in DJ Warras murder, vows to tackle criminal syndicates

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In a significant development, the Gauteng Provincial Government has welcomed the swift arrests of two suspects linked to the brutal murder of DJ Warras,

Arrest made in Saulsville shooting that killed 12, including toddler

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Police in Gauteng have arrested a 32-year-old suspect linked to a tragic shooting at Saulsville Hostel in Atteridgeville, which resulted in the deaths of 12 individuals, ...

R1.1 billion a day: How South Africans foot government’s growing debt

Mthobisi Nozulela|Updated

South Africa spends R1.1 billion daily to service its debt, raising questions about the country's financial stability. Is the government doing enough to manage this ...

Festive season braais set to burn a hole in your pocket as meat costs surge

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South Africans gearing up for the festive season may be in for a surprise as rising meat prices threaten to impact beloved holiday braais, with some cuts surging ...

Skyrocketing electricity bills crushing South African households and businesses, admits Ramokgopa

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Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa acknowledges that soaring electricity prices are heavily impacting South African households and businesses, responding to concerns ...

NCC warns South Africans about rising online shopping fraud

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The NCC has identified 38 new online shopping fraud cases, warning South Africans to be vigilant against scammers who vanish after taking payments

South Africa dealing with 'non-compliant' Pakistani and Chinese stores

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Minister of Employment and Labour Nomakhosazana Meth says her department is stepping up efforts to enforce labour laws

South Africans facing R5.3 billion 'identity crisis' as criminals target digital banking

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South Africa faces a burgeoning identity crisis as SIM-based fraud escalates into a multibillion-rand threat, costing the nation R5.3 billion in 2024 alone

More than 500 companies face possible blacklisting in South Africa

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Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana reveals that hundreds of companies flagged for blacklisting are still under review, as the government intensifies its efforts ...

Watch VideoWATCH: Popular Hyundai Grand i10 scores zero stars in crash test

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Global NCAP's latest crash tests reveal that the Hyundai Grand i10, a popular entry-level car in SA, has received a zero-star rating for adult safety, raising urgent ...

Watch VideoLIVE | Ramaphosa addresses the nation following G20 Summit

Mthobisi Nozulela|Updated

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the nation from the Union Buildings, reflecting on South Africa's pivotal role in the G20 Leaders' Summit

We don’t need a long list of political parties, says Maimane at Unite for Change launch

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Mmusi Maimane argues that South Africa's political landscape is overcrowded, urging for unity and a focus on urgent issues during the launch of the Unite for Change ...

Fifth suspect arrested in Hawks' investigation of South Africans recruited for Russia-Ukraine war

Mthobisi Nozulela|Updated

The Hawks have made a significant breakthrough in their investigation into the recruitment of South Africans for the Russia-Ukraine war, arresting a fifth suspect ...

Love, luxury and cash in the Woolies bag: ‘Cat’ Matlala, his sister and a footballer - the scandal on everyone’s lips

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Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala's testimony at the Ad Hoc Committee hearings has sent shockwaves through South Africa, revealing a R500,000 bribe to former Police Minister ...

Report shows Jagersfontein mine may have known of dam instability since 2019

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A new report into the 2022 Jagersfontein mine dam collapse raises alarming questions about the mining company's awareness of instability as early as 2019

Malema revives calls for Ramaphosa’s impeachment over Phala Phala: ‘He must go empty handed'

Mthobisi Nozulela|Updated

Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, has escalated his campaign against President Cyril Ramaphosa, demanding his impeachment over the Phala Phala ...

FNB customers struggle as app faces high-volume failures on Black Friday

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On one of the busiest shopping days of the year, FNB customers have encountered frustrating app glitches, hindering their ability to shop on Black Friday.

Nedbank quietly pays Transnet R600 million over its role in Gupta-linked state capture deals

Mthobisi Nozulela and Simon Majadibodu|Published

Nedbank agrees to a R600 million settlement with Transnet, avoiding admission of guilt in the Gupta-linked state capture scandal, raising questions about accountability ...

Will South Africa be excluded from the US's two-year AGOA extension?

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US Congress's new bill could extend AGOA for two years, but rising tensions over foreign policy may leave South Africa out in the cold.