insert_link South Africa Suspect Arrested in South Africa for Murder of Two Police Officers and Two Elderly Women A suspect has been arrested following the murder of two police officers and two elderly women in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal. Provincial police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, condemned the tragic attack which occurred during a crime scene investigation. Police spokesperson Jay Naicker says officers tracked the 38-year-old suspect to a hospital, where he was detained: todayDecember 16, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa Former South African President Calls for National Dialogue to Address Country’s Challenges todayDecember 16, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa Black Business Federation of South Africa Advocates for Inclusive Growth at G20 The Black Business Federation of South Africa calls for inclusive growth and free trade during South Africa's G20 presidency. CEO Ntsikelelo Dlulane highlights the opportunity to prioritise Africa’s interests, including reducing capital costs for developing economies. The federation has emphasised the need for the growth of small, medium and micro enterprises: todayDecember 16, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa EFF Ready for Third National People’s Assembly In S.A In South Africa, the EFF says it is all systems go for its third National People's Assembly, set to take place at Nasrec, Johannesburg, over the next three days. Some two-thousand-500 members are expected to participate in this year’s conference. The conference will elect new leaders, table political and organisational reports, and re-look at some of its policies. It will also adopt a new five-year programme of action […] todayDecember 13, 2024 14
insert_link Business / Economics DA Optimistic as S.A. Food Inflation Hits 14-Year Low In S.A, the DA says it is optimistic after the latest Consumer Price Index statistics, which highlight a significant drop in food inflation to a 14-year low. Annual inflation for food and non-alcoholic beverages retreated sharply to 2.3-percent in November from 3.6-percent the previous month, the lowest rate for the category since December 2010, when it stood at 1.6-percent. The DA’s, Wendy Alexander, says they reiterate their call for the […] todayDecember 13, 2024 19
insert_link Business / Economics President Ramaphosa Reaffirms South Africa’s Commitment to African Continental Free Trade S.A's President Cyril Ramaphosa says his country is committed to ensuring that continental economic development frameworks like the African Continental Free Trade Area are a success. He addressed the inaugural South Africa-Angola Business Forum in Pretoria yesterday. South Africa’s exports to Angola have grown by approximately eleven-percent since 2019. Ramaphosa says the country is seeking to revitalise its industrial base, modernise its infrastructure network, and strengthen logistics and supply […] todayDecember 13, 2024 17
insert_link Business / Economics S.A’s Ramaphosa Urges Stronger Trade and Investment with Angola S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for stronger trade and investment ties between South Africa and Angola. Speaking during the state visit of Angolan president João Lourenço, Ramaphosa said both countries must explore new economic opportunities beyond the oil sector, particularly in areas such as infrastructure, agriculture, and renewable energy: todayDecember 13, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa In S.A, the DA calls for urgent intervention in prisons as they face a contraband crisis In S.A, the DA has highlighted the urgent need for intervention in prisons as they face a contraband crisis. The party's Kabelo Kgobisa-Ngcabawith says nearly one-thousand-kilograms of drugs, 41-thousand cell phones, and thousands of weapons have been seized in 12 months. She has urged Correctional Services minister Pieter Groenewald to escalate the issue to cabinet to resolve porous facilities: todayDecember 11, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s manufacturing production rose by 0.8-percent in October South Africa's manufacturing production rose by 0.8-percent in October, with the biggest growth in the petroleum, chemicals, and food sectors. However, the motor vehicle sector dropped by 16.6-percent. Statistics South Africa’s Nicolai Claassen says manufacturing sales went up by 2.3-percent from September, but fell by 1.2-percent over the last three months: todayDecember 11, 2024 10