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Massive Quake Off Russia Sparks Tsunami, Expert Debunks Climate Link

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 1 August 2025

A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s eastern Kamchatka Peninsula earlier this week, triggering tsunami waves that reached several countries. The quake occurred 136 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). While no fatalities have been confirmed, minor injuries and limited structural damage have

Ramaphosa Announces Urgent Support Measures Amid US Tariff Increase

Ragheema Mclean 1 August 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced urgent support measures to cushion South African businesses and protect jobs in the face of looming US tariff hikes. These reciprocal tariffs, initially scheduled to take effect on August 1, will now take effect on August 7, 2025. Speaking at the union buildings, Ramaphosa warned

Firoz Cachalia Sworn in as Acting Police Minister Amid MK Legal Challenge

Ragheema Mclean 1 August 2025

Professor Firoz Cachalia has officially been sworn in as South Africa’s Acting Minister of Police. This follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement nearly two weeks ago that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu would be placed on special leave, as a commission of inquiry investigates allegations of corruption within the police service. Cachalia’s

Impacts of Revised Water and Sanitation Tariffs in Cape Town

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 1 August 2025

By Kouthar Sambo Recent reports indicate that residents and businesses in Cape Town are grappling with the impact of revised water and sanitation tariffs, which came into effect on 1 July 2025. According to the City of Cape Town, the updated fees are intended to fund essential services and support

Repo Rate Cut to 7% as SARB Responds to Weakening Confidence and Stable Inflation

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 1 August 2025

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has announced a reduction in the repo rate to 7%, effective from Friday (1 August 2025). The decision follows growing concerns over weakening business and consumer confidence amid persistent economic challenges. Delivering the Monetary Policy Committee’s statement, Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said the

COSATU Slams Golden Arrow Fare Hike, Warns of Mass Action

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 1 August 2025

COSATU in the Western Cape has strongly criticised the 4% fare increase announced by Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS), warning that the move will have a devastating impact on workers and low-income commuters. According to COSATU provincial secretary Malvern de Bruyn, the fare hike comes at a time when many

Mowbray Kramat vandalised by thugs

Aneeqa Du Plessis 31 July 2025

By Rachel Mohamed The Cape Mazaar Society, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC), and the Muslim Cemetery Board have condemned the vandalism that occurred at the Mowbray cemetery, specifically at the Kramat of Sayed Moegsien Bin Alawie (R.A). The damage to the Kramat includes the removal of burglar bars, ceiling cornices,

Makate Confident SCA Will Award Billions in ‘Please Call Me’ Case

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 31 July 2025

“Please Call Me” inventor Nkosana Makate stated that he remains confident the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) will order Vodacom to pay R9.4 billion in compensation for the product he conceptualised more than two decades ago. This comes after the Constitutional Court granted Vodacom leave to appeal a previous SCA

VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.

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