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To argue that we are all Africans; that South Africa is for all who live in it, that facilities must benefit those livin...
15/09/2025

To argue that we are all Africans; that South Africa is for all who live in it, that facilities must benefit those living in the country is just going to anger the masses even more.

There have been 669 deaths emanating from xenophobic attacks.

The housing projects are part of a broader effort by the department to address the critical shortage of affordable housi...
12/09/2025

The housing projects are part of a broader effort by the department to address the critical shortage of affordable housing.

The housing initiative marks a significant milestone.

Seasonally adjusted mineral sales at current prices increased by 10,7% in the three months ended July 2025 compared with...
12/09/2025

Seasonally adjusted mineral sales at current prices increased by 10,7% in the three months ended July 2025 compared with the previous three months.

Mining production increased by 4,4% year-on-year in July.

N.B. Online applications can ONLY be done on laptops and desktop computers. Mobile, smartphones, and tablets are not sup...
12/09/2025

N.B. Online applications can ONLY be done on laptops and desktop computers. Mobile, smartphones, and tablets are not supported.

Online applications can ONLY be done on laptops and desktop computers.

Headline inflation stood at 7.9 percent (y/y) in July. Madagascar recently hosted the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) summ...
12/09/2025

Headline inflation stood at 7.9 percent (y/y) in July. Madagascar recently hosted the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) summit and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit, with some spillovers onto the economy.

Headline inflation stood at 7.9 percent (y/y) in July.

The ANC won the ward during the 2021 Municipal Elections with a 50.17% voter support. The by-elections on Wednesday show...
11/09/2025

The ANC won the ward during the 2021 Municipal Elections with a 50.17% voter support. The by-elections on Wednesday showed that people still believe in the liberation party as it won by 54.32%.

The by-elections on Wednesday showed that people still believe in the liberation party as it won by 54.32%.

According to the Spokesperson for the department Mr Mojalefa Mphapang, the MEC will host a post budget breakfast engagem...
10/09/2025

According to the Spokesperson for the department Mr Mojalefa Mphapang, the MEC will host a post budget breakfast engagement session to unpack and reflect on the implications of the Budget Vote presented at Legislature on June 2025.

The department's on-going efforts to offer further insight into the department's plans.

According to the Acting Spokesperson for CENTLEC, Tseliso Leba, following an earlier warning for damaging winds, several...
10/09/2025

According to the Acting Spokesperson for CENTLEC, Tseliso Leba, following an earlier warning for damaging winds, several parts of Mangaung are experiencing power outages due to affected electricity infrastructure.

"Our normal estimated turnaround time to attend to outages is also affected."

To their dismay, Cllr Kose said the mismanagement has not only wasted the funds already allocated but has also denied le...
10/09/2025

To their dismay, Cllr Kose said the mismanagement has not only wasted the funds already allocated but has also denied learners in Kgotsong their right to quality education. She said it is not her first time making an oversight visit at the site, her first visit was in January 2023, and things seem to be getting worse.

Unpaid workers and security staff left the site.

The quantum leap can be attributed to eight industries that recorded gains in the second quarter. According to the repor...
10/09/2025

The quantum leap can be attributed to eight industries that recorded gains in the second quarter. According to the report, the manufacturing industry increased by 1,8%, contributing 0,2 of a percentage point to GDP growth.

Seven of the ten manufacturing divisions reported positive growth rates.

Following the passing of the Member of the Free State Provincial Legislature Hon David Mkhabela, which left a vacancy in...
10/09/2025

Following the passing of the Member of the Free State Provincial Legislature Hon David Mkhabela, which left a vacancy in legislature, the Speaker of Legislature Hon. Mxolisi Dukwana officially swore in Hon. Mamiki Mkhabela on Tuesday, 9 September 2025.

Mkhabela took her oath of office as prescribed by Section 107 of the Constitution.

The multi-national company Walmart has on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, announced that it will be opening its branded store...
10/09/2025

The multi-national company Walmart has on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, announced that it will be opening its branded stores across South Africa before the end of the year.

"Walmart’s South African stores will offer a wide range of merchandise."

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