Thabo Makwakwa

Digital Journalist

Former Prasa CEO Lucky Montana defends against SARS asset attachment

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

Former Prasa CEO Lucky Montana publicly contests a politically charged R46 million tax claim by SARS, asserting it is unfounded.

Minister Angie Motshekga outlines the SANDF troop withdrawal from the DRC for regional stability

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

Minister of Defence Angie Motshekga announced the phased withdrawal of SANDF troops from the DRC, highlighting recent progress in peacekeeping efforts and regional ...

Missing police VW Polo recovered from Hennops River

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After an extensive search, the missing VW Polo has been located in the Hennops River, where the bodies of the police officers were recovered earlier this week.

Dr Zamani Saul re-elected unopposed as ANC provincial leader in Northern Cape

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Dr Zamani Saul has been re-elected unopposed as the ANC provincial leader in the Northern Cape, signalling confidence in his leadership amid ongoing challenges. ...

Sugar industry in crisis: US tariffs threaten SA's economic stability

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South African sugar industry faces significant economic challenges as US maintains 10% import tariff with the threat of returning to 30% punitive tariffs, says SA ...

Carl Niehaus reveals evidence of South African arms in Israel and Ukraine

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Carl Niehaus, the EFF's representative on the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, exposes alarming evidence that South African-manufactured weapons are being exported ...

Urgent call for regulation after report shows 60 percent of South African teen vapers are addicted to nicotine

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A landmark study by UCT researchers reveals nearly 17% of South African teens are vaping, with 60% showing high dependence on nicotine.

GNU coalition endures: ANC refuses to expel DA over VAT increase opposition

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

The ANC has decided to maintain its coalition with the DA within the GNU despite significant tensions over the controversial 0. 5% VAT increase.

Public Protector clears Ramaphosa of state resource abuse allegations

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Public Protector Advocate Khokeka Gcaleka concluded that President Cyril Ramaphosa did not abuse state resources during a campaign event in the Northern Cape in ...

'Betrayal demands consequences': US Congress moves to sanction ANC officials over ties to Iran, China and Russia

Thabo Makwakwa|Published

Congressman Ronny Jackson has introduced legislation that could fundamentally alter US-South Africa relations by enabling sanctions against South African officials ...