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“Return your car or review credit agreement,” advises Banking Ombudsman

The Banking Ombudsman says motorists who are struggling to make ends meet should consider returning their vehicle to the bank or renegotiating their credit agreement. The advise comes amid a warning from the South African Reserve Bank Deputy Governor, Fundi Tshazibana, about a possible interest rate hike next month. Last month, the Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep the interest rate steady at 8.25% for a second consecutive meeting. Tshazibana says there are too many risks to the inflation outlook […]

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ANC and EFF accused of distorting facts about the Israel-Palestine conflict

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies has accused both the ANC and EFF of spreading lies about the conflict taking place in Gaza. The board says both parties have conveniently ignored the fact that the war was started by the alleged murder, rape, and kidnapping of innocent Israelis, including some South Africans, by Hamas. The remarks by the body follow the recent marches in Tshwane by both parties, calling for the closure of the Israel embassy and the boycott […]

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‘If blood must be spilt, then so be it’

The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union's (MCU), Musa Khalifa, says if blood must be spilt, then so be it. The union has once again rejected claims that its affiliates are holding their colleagues hostage underground Gold One Mine in Springs, Ekurhuleni. The more than 500 workers have been underground since Sunday, with the mine management, relatives of some of the miners and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) alleging that they are being held against their will. AMCU says […]

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Malema urged to apologise to East London magistrate

Civil society group, Judges Matter, has called on EFF leader Julius Malema to apologise to Magistrate Twanet Olivier over his utterances in East London last week. Addressing his supporters outside the East London Magistrates' Court, the leader of the red berets slammed the magistrate as incompetent. Olivier dismissed Malema's Section 174 application for discharge in his Mdantsane firearm case. He stands accused alongside his bodyguard, Adriaan Snyman, of discharging an assault rifle in public during the EFF's fifth birthday celebration […]

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Springboks await World Rugby’s decision on Mbonambi

  The Springboks are awaiting the outcome of World Rugby’s investigation into an incident whether Springboks hooker, Bongi Mbonambi, did use a 'racial slur' against an English player on Saturday, during their semi-final match. England's Tom Curry has alleged that the 32-year-old Mbonambi made racist remarks in the first half of the nail-biting game that saw the Boks clinching a 16-15 victory. “World Rugby takes all allegations of discriminatory behaviour extremely seriously. We can confirm that we are formally reviewing […]

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Malema vows to arm Hamas fighters in Palestine

EFF leader, Julius Malema, has pledged his support for Hamas- led resistance in Palestine. He says should the EFF come into power in 2024, the party will not only arm Hamas, but also remove the Israeli embassy. Members of the red berets picketed outside the Israeli Consulate on Monday, in solidarity with Palestinians. More than 5 000 people have lost their lives, so far, as tensions continue to flare in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Malema has urged South Africans to stand […]

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month | What you need to know

As the world observes Cybersecurity Awareness Month, author Shaun Fuchs has reiterated the importance of teaching young people how to protect themselves while navigating the online space. According to experts, cybercrime is currently one of the most prevalent forms of crime that is used globally, and criminals have found ways to deceive and to trap their victims online for benefits such as money. Speaking to YNews, Fuchs, who is the founder and CEO of Centennial Schools, said about 70% of […]

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Lights will be on 24 hours a day: Ramokgopa

Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says they are working hard to ensure consistent power in the country. Ramokgopa briefed the nation on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan today. The plan was introduced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in July last year in a bid to deal with load shedding and to ensure energy security for the country in the future. The Minister's commitment to ending the crisis at Eskom comes as load shedding remains suspended for the whole of today, […]

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Boks edge England, claim final spot

The final of Rugby World Cup 2023 has been confirmed with three-time champions New Zealand to play three-time and defending champions, South Africa, at Stade de France in Saint-Denis on Saturday, 28 October. One of the two nations will become the first to lift the Webb Ellis Cup four times. New Zealand previously won in 1987, 2011 and 2015, and South Africa in 1995, 2007 and 2019. The Springboks edged England 16-15 in the second semi-final on Saturday night in […]

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