By Odwa Bafana Mkentane A new report is raising concerns about illicit financial flows linked to foreign-owned spaza shops in South Africa. It estimates that around R6.3 billion generated through these businesses was moved out of the country through informal remittance networks, highlighting concerns about money laundering, terrorist financing and
By Odwa Mkentane South Africa’s unemployment crisis is coming under renewed scrutiny, with concerns that the country is failing to create enough jobs to keep pace with the growing labour force. Economist Duma Gqubule says the problem goes beyond a skills mismatch, pointing to unemployed graduates in critical professions while
By Odwa Mkentane A new report is raising concerns about illicit financial flows linked to foreign-owned spaza shops in South Africa. It estimates that around R6.3 billion generated through these businesses was moved out of the country through informal remittance networks, highlighting concerns about money laundering, terrorist financing and gaps
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has renewed South Africa’s call for meaningful reform of global governance, urging the United Nations to grant Africa a permanent seat on the Security Council. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Lamola said restoring trust in multilateralism
Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane said his side is confident of securing a positive result when they face Guinea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Orlando Stadium tomorrow. South Africa begins its Group D campaign against what is expected to be its toughest opponents, with Kenya
South Africa’s electricity sector is entering a new phase, with Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa saying “Eskom 2.0” must operate without relying on government bailouts. Ramokgopa says improvements in power generation now allow the focus to shift towards expanding the electricity grid, structural reforms and greater market competitiveness. He
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is marking nearly 60 years of saving lives along South Africa’s coastline, with its celebrations coinciding with Heritage Day and World Maritime Day. The NSRI was established in 1967, following the deaths of 17 fishermen off Stilbaai in 1966. The tragedy
By Odwa Mkentane An Afrikaner family who were granted refugee status in the United States is reportedly unable to return after travelling back to South Africa for healthcare. The family later attempted to re-enter the US but were refused entry, leaving them stranded in South Africa despite having previously been
With the third school term ending today, Western Cape Education MEC Jaco Londt is urging matriculants to use the break wisely, with final exams just 20 days away. More than 71,000 full-time National Senior Certificate candidates are expected to write their exams in the province. Londt is encouraging learners to
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.
