# US tariffs of 50-percent took effect today on many Indian products, doubling an existing duty as President Donald Trump sought to punish New Delhi for buying Russian oil. BRICS member India has criticized the levies as “unfair, unjustified and unreasonable” amid fears of heavy job cuts. Trump has raised pressure on India over the […]
# Acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia told the 27th Interpol African Regional Conference in Cape Town that transnational organised crime undermines governance, fuels corruption, and hinders development. Cachalia stressed the importance of African and global collaboration to combat illicit financial flows, strengthen Interpol central bureaus, and improve information sharing. He highlighted the need to build […]
# Nuwe navorsing aan die Universiteit van die Wes-Kaap toon hoe afmetings van tande kan help om liggame te identifiseer indien tradisionele maniere misluk. ‘n Nagraadse navorser, Krishka Ramchuran, het bevind die afstand tussen tande – slagtande, voorkiestande en kiestande, kan die mens se gestalte skat, wat ‘n waardevolle hulpmiddel vir forensiese ondersoekers sal bied. […]
# Die DA sê die Stad Ekurhuleni vermors miljoene aan die onvoltooide Katlehong-brandweerstasie, wat inwoners in gevaar stel. Die projek, wat belastingbetalers sedert 2020 85-miljoen-rand gekos het, het sy voltooiingsdatum van Junie vanjaar misgeloop, met kontrakteurs wat na bewering onaktief op die perseel is. Khathutshelo Rasilingwane van die DA doen ‘n beroep op die Gautengse […]
# Die Buro vir Ekonomiese Navorsing sê Suid-Afrika se waterstelsel is in ‘n krisis, met byna die helfte van alle waternetwerke in ‘n swak toestand en byna 47-persent van die behandelde water wat verlore gaan voordat dit gebruikers bereik. Gevallestudies in KwaZulu-Natal en Mpumalanga toon dat privaat maatskappye doeltreffendheid kan verbeter en waterverliese tot so […]
# Acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia has confirmed that the 27th Interpol African Regional Conference will establish an Interpol African Committee. Cachalia says the move is welcomed as vital for tackling crime. Cachalia says the committee is important for institutionalising cooperation to make Interpol durable, sustainable, and responsive to Africa’s challenges. He emphasised efficiency, credibility, […]
# ‘n Trust van die bekende sakeman Jannie Mouton het sewe-miljard-rand aangebied om Curro se aandeelhouers uit te koop en Suid-Afrika se grootste onafhanklike skool-onderneming te omskep in ‘n organisasie sonder winsbejag. Die transaksie, wat gedeeltelik in kontant en Capitec-aandele betaal word, beskik oor ‘n 60-persent-premie. Curro se bestuur steun die aanbod en voel dit […]
# The DA says the City of Ekurhuleni is wasting millions on the unfinished Katlehong Fire Station, leaving residents at risk. The project, which has cost ratepayers 85-million-rand since 2020, missed its June 2025 completion deadline, with contractors reportedly inactive on site. The DA’s Khathutshelo Rasilingwane urges Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi to ensure accountability and […]
# A trust set up by renowned businessman Jannie Mouton has offered seven-billion-rand to buy out Curro shareholders and turn South Africa’s largest independent school operator into a non-profit. The deal, paid partly in cash and Capitec shares, comes at a 60-percent premium. Curro management supports the bid, citing the move will allow the company […]
