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Economists welcome 3% inflation, warn of future increase

Economist, Dawie Roodt, says the latest inflation data is a positive sign for the economy, noting that price pressures are easing faster than many had anticipated. Stats SA on Monday announced that annual CPI slowed to 3% in February, down from 3.5% in January, with prices rising by just 0.4% month-on-month. #SAInflation || Inflation eases further in Feb 2026. South African annual consumer price inflation cooled to 3,0% in February 2026 from 3,5% in January 2026. Listen here for more: […]

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Madlanga Commission | Nkosi questioned over sharing of CCTV footage and police information with civilian

WhatsApp exchanges between Mthakathi Mswazi and Sergeant Fannie Nkosi took centre stage at the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday, alongside CCTV footage of the April 2024 murder of Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart. The footage was allegedly sent to Nkosi by Mswazi, who is also said to have links to accused hitman, Floyd Tiego Mabusela. Under cross-examination, Nkosi told the commission that he contacted Mswazi about an hour after receiving the video to question its origin, but did not get a clear […]

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Cat Matlala enjoyed ‘unusual freedom’ at Kgosi Mampuru: Mkhwanazi

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has revealed claims that alleged underworld kingpin Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala was living comfortable at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility. Mkhwanazi told Parliament's ad-hoc committee on Wednesday, that he received a handwritten letter from an inmate who shared a cell with Matlala at the maximum facility. He says the inmate alleged that Matlala had a close relationship with the head of the facility and made casual confessions about criminal activities, unaware that they were being […]

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Brits pleased to have ‘Silent Assassin’ back

Proteas opener, Tazmin Brits, has heaped praised on fast bowler Ayabonga Khaka for hitting her stride after both players led from the front in the second women’s T20 International against New Zealand in Hamilton on Tuesday. After suffering an 80-run defeat in the opening match two days earlier, the Proteas bounced back with an 18-run victory to level the five-match series at 1-1. Brits scored 53 runs off 43 balls to guide the visitors to 177/5, while Khaka produced a […]

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Madlanga Commission | WhatsApp exchanges between Mkhwanazi and Nkosi come under scrutiny

The Madlanga Commission has heard that KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, exchanged WhatsApp messages with Sergeant Fannie Nkosi on the night Crime Intelligence head, General Dumisani Khumalo, was arrested. This was revealed as Nkosi was questioned by the commission on Tuesday about his interactions with Mkhwanazi, with evidence indicating frequent communication between the pair. Screenshots presented at the commission show a series of voice calls between the two, most of which were initiated by Nkosi, as well as informal exchanges. […]

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NSFAS dismisses viral R630,000 student payment claim

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has dismissed viral claims on social media that a student received a payment of more than R630,000, describing the allegation as false and misleading. In a statement, the scheme said preliminary investigations indicate that the image circulating online was manipulated and may have been generated using artificial intelligence (AI), with no connection to any legitimate NSFAS transaction. The incident has nonetheless reignited concerns among students about the possibility of receiving erroneous payments. This […]

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EMS warns of deadly ‘chuffing’ trend among learners

The City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) has raised concern over a video circulating social media showing a group of learners allegedly inhaling unknown substances from a fire extinguisher. EMS says the dangerous trend, known as "chuffing", appears to be gaining traction among young people and involves deliberately inhaling chemical agents released from portable fire extinguishers. Public Relations and Communication Manager, Robert Mulaudzi, has warned that exposure to extinguisher contents - including dry chemical powder and carbon dioxide - […]

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Madlanga Commission | SAPS sergeant accuses Sibiya of lying under oath

South African Police Service (SAPS) Sergeant, Fannie Nkosi, has told the Madlanga Commission that he never discussed payments linked to the SAPS Medicare24 tender with alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. Nkosi testified before the commission on Monday, where WhatsApp exchanges presented as evidence suggest he may have engaged Matlala about the matter. The inquiry heard that Matlala sent Nkosi three proof-of-payment statements via WhatsApp, apparently to show that he had finally received funds after months of complaints about delayed […]

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Algerian embassy confirms Rulani Mokwena arrest

The South African Embassy in Algeria has confirmed that it has been made aware of the arrest of coach Rulani Mokwena, who is alleged to have violated the country’s currency regulations. The 39-year-old was reportedly stopped by customs officials at Houari Boumediene Airport in Algiers over allegations that he attempting to leave the country with undeclared foreign currency. "The embassy in Algiers can confirm that it was notified of the arrest of Mr. Rulani Mokwena [on Sunday], who is alleged […]

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