Mthobisi Nozulela

Junior Multimedia Journalist

Minister Steenhuisen pushing for state of disaster over foot-and-mouth crisis

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Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen is set to request a national disaster declaration as he unveils a comprehensive 10-year plan to tackle the devastating foot-and-mouth ...

SA welcomes AGOA extension amid rising scrutiny from Washington

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South Africa has welcomed the US House of Representatives’ approval of a three-year extension of AGOA. As the legislation moves to the Senate, concerns about South ...

Court cancels R898 million driving licence card tender

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The Gauteng North High Court has ruled the R898 million tender for new driving licence card machines invalid, citing procedural irregularities. This decision mandates ...

Jobs cannot be denied to South Africans aged 34–50, says Labour Minister

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Amid rising unemployment, Minister Nomakhosazana Meth asserts that age should not be a barrier to employment for South Africans aged 34–50.

Discovery Health members face financial shock due to medical aid error

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Discovery Health Medical Scheme members are reeling from a shocking financial blow, facing demands to repay thousands of rands after a claims processing error in ...

‘Just a tap away’: How sports betting apps turned millions of South Africans into daily gamblers

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How mobile betting apps have transformed gambling into a daily habit for millions of South Africans, contributing to a staggering R1.1 trillion wagered in the 2024/25 ...

Why South Africa’s taxi industry pays almost no tax

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One of South Africa’s most lucrative industries, the taxi sector, worth an estimated R100 billion a year, is reportedly operating almost tax-free.

City of Cape Town distances itself from Kaapse Klopse parade reroute

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The City of Cape Town clarifies its limited role in the 2026 Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade amid EFF criticisms, emphasising the importance of community engagement and ...

ANC warns coalition partners against undermining government

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The ANC warns that some coalition partners are acting more like opposition than collaborators in the Government of National Unity

'The families deserve justice’: Mbalula slams recruitment of South Africans to Russia

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Fikile Mbalula, Secretary-General of the ANC, has condemned the alleged recruitment of South Africans to fight in Russia, describing it as a betrayal of innocent ...

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

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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 ...