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Foreign exchange: several African countries have a shortage of US dollars – why this happens and how to fix it

By Fazila Olla 06-04-23 11:59

A number of African countries, including Kenya, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ghana and Zambia, are currently experiencing shortages of US dollars. The dollar is the dominant currency in international transactions. These countries rely on the US currency to pay for foreign debts, essential goods and industrial inputs. Development economist Christopher Adam explains to The Conversation Africa’s […]

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President wishes the nation a peaceful Easter weekend

By Fazila Olla 06-04-23 11:28

As the country gears up to celebrate the Easter long weekend, President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the nation to observe this weekend with care and consideration for families and communities affected by natural disasters and incidents of violent crime. “It is good for the soul of our nation that so many communities are engaging […]

SA condemns Israeli attacks on Palestinian worshippers

SA condemns Israeli attacks on Palestinian worshippers

By Fazila Olla 06-04-23 11:12

Government says it has noted with concern the Israeli force’s attack and firing of stun grenades and arrest of Palestinian worshippers at the al-Aqsa mosque. According to CNN: “Police stormed the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, one of Islam’s holiest sites, for the second time on Wednesday, hours after they first raided the compound and arrested […]

Middelpunt Nature Reserve declared a Ramsar site

Middelpunt Nature Reserve declared a Ramsar site

By Fazila Olla 06-04-23 10:52

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has welcomed the declaration of Middelpunt Nature Reserve (MNR) as South Africa’s 29th Ramsar site. The declaration of South Africa’s 29th wetland of international importance comes less than a year since the declaration of the Berg Estuary in the Western Cape as South Africa’s 28th Ramsar […]

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Daily Lotto: Here are Wednesday, 5 April’s results and numbers

By Sonja Baartman 05-04-23 21:46

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Wednesday, 5 April 2023? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re one of South Africa’s latest Daily Lotto winners. If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play, then you might just strike it rich. Good luck! The Daily Lotto jackpot for Wednesday, 5 […]

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Lotto: Here are Wednesday, 5 April’s numbers and results

By Sonja Baartman 05-04-23 21:03

Are you ready for the 5 April 2023 Lotto and Lotto Plus draw on Wednesday? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re South Africa’s latest overnight millionaire. FOR THE LATEST SA EXPAT NEWS VISIT SAPEOPLE If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play then you might just strike gold here. Let’s have a […]

Loadshedding in South Africa power cuts

End of Electricity State of Disaster won’t affect solving loadshedding crisis

By Jenni Baxter 05-04-23 18:04

Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the withdrawal of the National State of Disaster on Electricity will have no impact on the ministry’s work going forward. The SA government formally withdrew the State of Disaster and its regulations on Wednesday. Ramokgopa said: “The Minister of Electricity continues to be seized with that responsibility of reducing […]

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Kruger visitors urged to follow rules during Easter school holidays

By Jenni Baxter 05-04-23 17:51

South African National Parks (SANParks) has urged visitors to the Kruger National Park (KNP) for the Easter school holidays to observe the Rules of the Park to have a safe and pleasant experience. The Park has increased visibility of both traffic officials and visitor management personnel as an increased number of visitors is expected. They […]

Matcha tea: what the current evidence says about its health benefits

Matcha tea: what the current evidence says about its health benefits

By Fazila Olla 05-04-23 12:09

Although matcha tea has been around for centuries, it’s recently increased in popularity. This may be due to its favour with celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow, and because of its purported health benefits – with many claiming matcha has even greater benefit for our health than green tea does. All green tea […]

Gauteng IDZ blazes trail in job creation and economic development

Gauteng IDZ sets sights on being the leading economic zone in SA

By Fazila Olla 05-04-23 12:02

The Gauteng Industrial Development Zone SOC Limited (Gauteng IDZ) has set its sights on being the leading economic zone in the country and in Africa. Gauteng Economic Development MEC, Tasneem Motara, on Tuesday said that the IDZ aims to promote job and enterprise development opportunities. Established in 2009, the Gauteng IDZ is mandated to develop […]

SA gears up for 5th Investment Conference

SA gears up for 5th Investment Conference

By Fazila Olla 05-04-23 11:48

The country is gearing up to host the fifth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) on 13 April 2023 in Johannesburg. This conference is the final leg of the current investment drive to attract R1.2 trillion over five years. The SAIC attracts delegates from South Africa and the rest of the globe. Last year, the fourth […]

Phathiswa Madyongolo and Noholide Ngcongca serve food to Pheliswa Ngubo at the soup kitchen in Mfuleni. Photos: Masixole Feni

For some, this soup is the only meal of the day

By Fazila Olla 05-04-23 17:26

It’s 11am on Wednesday morning and people of all ages are gathering at the soup kitchen in Naledi Crescent, Mfuleni, in Cape Town. Children sit on the ground with their food containers and elderly people sit on buckets, tyres or on the pavement. For some, this will be the only meal of the day. Hundreds […]

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Schools, teachers, parents and learners must act proactively against sexual bullying behaviour

By Fazila Olla 05-04-23 10:48

Since it is clear that the Criminal Justice System fails victims of sexual offences, AfriForum advises schools, teachers, parents and learners to act proactively against sexual bullying behaviour. This follows reporting as well as Angie Motshekga, Minister of Basic Education’s reaction in parliament last week about the increase in sexual offences in South African schools. […]

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What petrol and diesel will cost SA motorists from TODAY

By Garrin Lambley 05-04-23 09:20

There was good news for diesel motorists in particular with confirmation of a significant drop in prices from today, Wednesday, 5 April. RIP | FORMER SPRINGBOK COACH IAN MCINTOSH DIES The diesel price was cut by between 74 and 75 cents per litre inland and by 81 to 82 cents per litre at the coast. Meanwhile, there was a 1 cent per litre decrease in 93 petrol, […]

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RIP: Former Springbok coach Ian McIntosh dies

By Garrin Lambley 05-04-23 08:12

Legendary former Springbok and Sharks coach Ian McIntosh passed away during the early hours of Wednesday morning. His cause of death has not yet been divulged. McIntosh, who grew up near Bulawayo in Zimbabwe, served as head coach for the Springboks during 1993 and 1994. In total, he oversaw 12 Tests as coach, with the Springboks winning […]

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Queen Mary 2 dazzles in Durban for a day – WATCH

By Jenni Baxter 04-04-23 21:28

Durban photographers were up before dawn on Monday morning to capture these stunning photos of Queen Mary 2 as she made her way gracefully into Durban harbour, shimmering and glittering. Queen Mary 2, one of the world’s longest passenger ships, dazzled in Durban for a day – arriving at 4am and setting off again in […]

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Daily Lotto: Here are Tuesday, 4 April’s results and numbers

By Sonja Baartman 04-04-23 21:35

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Tuesday, 4 April 2023? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re one of South Africa’s latest Daily Lotto winners. If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play, then you might just strike it rich. Good luck! The Daily Lotto jackpot for Tuesday, 4 […]

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Powerball: Here are Tuesday, 4 April’s results and numbers

By Sonja Baartman 04-04-23 21:05

It’s nearly time for Tuesday, 4 April 2023’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws. Here are the numbers – and hopefully they mean one thing: You are South Africa’s latest multi-millionaire. POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS JACKPOTS ESTIMATED AT: R26 million (PowerBall) R17 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have […]

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PowerBall draws: Six numbers could change your life TONIGHT

By Garrin Lambley 04-04-23 15:09

With only hours to go until the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on Tuesday, 4 April, South Africa could well welcome its newest multi-millionaires. FOR THE LATEST POWERBALL RESULTS CLICK HERE There’s never a bad time to become super rich overnight! ALSO READ | SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL LOTTERY: TOP 10 PAYOUTS IN HISTORY But to win, you need to play – […]

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Fuel price latest: How much petrol and diesel will now cost South African motorists

By Garrin Lambley 04-04-23 15:04

There was good news for diesel motorists in particular with confirmation of a significant drop in prices from midnight on Tuesday, 4 April. MONEY MATTERS | FOUR of Africa’s wealthiest cities are in South Africa The diesel price will be cut by between 74 and 75 cents per litre inland and by 81 to 82 cents per litre at the coast. Meanwhile, there will be a 1 cent […]

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