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Former South African ambassador to the U.S. and anti-Apartheid activist Ebrahim Rasool attends the Globally Empowered Muslims Summit in Doha

Kouthar Sambo 29 January 2026

Former South African ambassador to the U.S. and anti-Apartheid activist Ebrahim Rasool attended the Globally Empowered Muslims Summit in Doha, Qatar, where he shared his thoughts on contemporary politics, along with leaders such as Sheikh Omar Sulaiman and Waddah Khanfar. Speaking to VOC News, Rasool explained that the summit consists

The rand maintains its surge against the U.S. dollar, surpassing R16 to the dollar for the first time in nearly four years

Kouthar Sambo 29 January 2026

The rand continues its upward trajectory against the U.S. dollar, exceeding R16 to the dollar for the first time in nearly four years. Over the last month, the rand has gained 3.86% and is currently 14.41% stronger compared to a year ago. This represents one of its most durable phases

Ramaphosa Orders Special Police Task Team to Probe Allegations from Madlanga Commission

Oyisa George 29 January 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has instructed acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia and National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola to establish a special investigations task team to probe claims referred by the Madlanga Commission. The Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System was set up in

Economists predict no change as SARB set to announce interest rate decision

Ragheema Mclean 29 January 2026

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is widely expected to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.75% when the Monetary Policy Committee delivers its decision on Thursday afternoon. A majority of economists, 18 out of 26 polled by Reuters, believe the central bank will hold rates steady. This follows a

Man to Appear in Court After Arson Incident at Paarl Hospital

Oyisa George 28 January 2026

A 35-year-old man is expected to appear in the Paarl Magistrate’s Court on Thursday following a fire at Paarl Hospital earlier this week. Police said the man was arrested after the fire broke out on Tuesday, prompting the evacuation of patients and staff. Paarl detectives are investigating the incident as

Film and TV Sector Protests Outside Parliament Over Incentive Delays

Oyisa George 28 January 2026

Members of South Africa’s film and television sector protested outside Parliament on Wednesday, citing delays in the processing of production incentives by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. Industry organisations said administrative backlogs have caused job losses, stalled productions, and reduced investment. They handed over a memorandum calling for

SAC-E Accuses WCED of Political Persecution in Heathfield High Principal Dispute

Oyisa George 28 January 2026

By Mogamaat Ameen Strydom The Special Action Committee – Education (SAC-E) has strongly condemned the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), accusing it of sustained political persecution following its handling of the case involving Heathfield High School principal Wesley Neumann. Speaking on behalf of SAC-E, committee member Colleen Titus said

World Surf League exclude Jeffrey Bay as competition location citing funding issues

Daanyaal Matthews 28 January 2026

In an unprecedented development, the World Surf League (WSL) has cancelled its Corona Open J-Bay, which was scheduled to be held in Jeffreys Bay, citing a lack of funding. Local authorities in Jeffreys Bay have described the absence of the WSL event as damaging to the local economy, which traditionally

Education experts question what the outcomes of the Western Cape pass rate truly mean for the province

Kouthar Sambo 28 January 2026

Following celebrations over the record pass rate for the 2025 Matric exams, education analysts are calling for a closer look at what these outcomes really signify for the Western Cape. While high pass rates are often seen as evidence of effective education delivery, analysts are questioning whether the figures can

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