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Shocking claims by KZN Police Commissioner, General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is a political tsunami
IOL
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A few months ago, during an exclusive interview with IOL, KZN Police Commissioner, General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, dropped a few bombshells - but stopped short of revealing names - publicly at least. During our interview Mkhwanazi referred to...
Lavrov, Mexican foreign minister discuss deepening political ties at BRICS summit
TASS
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July 7, 2025
MOSCOW, July 7. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with his Mexican counterpart Juan Ramon de la Fuente on the sidelines of the BRICS summit and they discussed deepening political ties between the countries and expansion of...
Parly committee welcomes plans to amend law to allow prisoner exchanges, deporting of foreign nationals to serve sentences in countries of origin
Eye Witness News
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CAPE TOWN - Parliament's correctional services committee has welcomed plans to amend the law to allow for prisoner exchanges and to deport foreign nationals to serve their sentences in their countries of origin. With at least 13,000 foreign...
Cameron calls for probe into Mkhwanazi's claims of crime syndicate involving politicians, senior police management
Eye Witness News
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CAPE TOWN - Parliament's police portfolio committee chairperson, Ian Cameron, is calling for a thorough independent investigation into allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police boss, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. During an explosive press briefing on...
Court battle brewing over contentious Joburg CCTV by-law
TechCentral
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July 7, 2025
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) is taking its fight against the City of Johannesburg’s controversial new by-law regarding CCTV cameras to court. The by-law, which was introduced in February, demands that city residents must register any...
Business partnership with government shows results – BLSA
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 7, 2025
While the partnership between government and business is delivering progress, energy reform at Eskom must be accelerated. The partnership between business and government is showing results, with one of the positive features of the government of...
Lavrov holding meeting with Bolivian president on BRICS summit sidelines
TASS
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July 7, 2025
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 7. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is holding a meeting with Bolivian President Luis Arce on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro. Before the meeting, Lavrov and Arce exchanged greetings and shook...
BRICS : China Canvases Reform Of Global Governance
New Telegraph
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July 7, 2025
The People’s Republic of China has called for reform of global governance and has charged world leaders to work for peaceful solutions to conflicts while ensuring stronger global cooperation. Premier of the State Council of China, Li Qiang made...
Wall Street falls as tariff uncertainty weighs; Tesla drops on Musk's political ambition
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Pranav Kashyap and Nikhil Sharma (Reuters) - Wall Street's major indexes slipped on Monday as heightened tariff tensions dampened risk sentiment, while Tesla shares slid after CEO Elon Musk announced plans to launch a political party. Treasury...
BRICS call for IMF reform, fairer AI governance
Africanews
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July 7, 2025
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva addressed the second plenary session of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, focused on "Strengthening Multilateralism, Economic and Financial Affairs, and Artificial Intelligence."...
Tariff jitters hit Wall St futures; Tesla drops after Musk's political move
The Malaysian Star
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July 7, 2025
U.S. stock index futures slipped on Monday as murky U.S. tariff policies kept investors on edge, while Tesla shares took a hit after CEO Elon Musk announced his plans to launch a political party. The White House is close to finalising several...
How to watch NWSL's international players compete in major continental tournaments this summer
The New York Times
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July 7, 2025
The women’s European Championship commenced on July 2 and already promises to live up to its billing as England set out to defend their title despite strong competition from France and Spain. But it’s not the only continental tournament this...
E&P gold deal based on merit, not political favour – Sam Jonah
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 7, 2025
Prominent Ghanaian business leader Sir Sam Jonah has dismissed suggestions that Engineers & Planners’ (E&P) acquisition of the Black Volta Gold Project was driven by political favouritism. According to Sir Jonah, the deal is a merit-based and...
Kumasi Asante Kotoko beat Hearts of Oak to win 2025 President’s Cup
Citi Sports Online
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July 6, 2025
Kumasi Asante Kotoko Sporting Club have emerged as winners of the 2025 President’s Cup thanks to a 2-1 win over archrivals Accra Hearts of Oak. The game played out at the Accra Sports Stadium to honour Ghana President John Dramani Mahama lived up...
The Musk Vs. Trump Feud Latest: Richest Man Trolls President Over ‘Epstein List’—Again
Forbes
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June 5Musk, in his first attack on Trump amid a days-long rant against Trump’s signature policy bill, reposted a 2013 tweet from Trump that said he was in disbelief and “embarrassed” Republicans were extending the debt ceiling, captioning the...
South Africa police clash over political murder probes
Deutsche Welle
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July 7, 2025
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's focus at the BRICS summit in Brazil was jolted back home Sunday after a top police officer made allegations implicating the country's police minister. Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla...
Trump tariffs LIVE: UK may still be hit with 25% rise despite Keir Starmer's deal
Daily Express
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July 7, 2025
Donald Trump has threatened nations that support BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) with a 10% tariff, as a reprieve for the UK's steel industry is yet to be finalised, despite deal agreed earlier this year. The...
Stellenbosch University Choir makes a mark on the international stage
SABC News
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July 7, 2025
The Stellenbosch University Choir (SU) has won three gold medals at the Interkulture European Choir Games and Grand Prix of Nations 2025 competition in Denmark, making it one of the world’s leading amateur choirs. The competition saw 132 choirs...
South African Manufacturers Brace for Impact as US Tariffs Loom
South Africa Today
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July 7, 2025
South Africa’s manufacturing sector is bracing for further strain as the expiration of a 90-day pause on US trade tariffs threatens to escalate costs and disrupt exports. The Manufacturing Circle, representing medium to large manufacturers, warns...
City Power schedules multiple 8-hour maintenance outages across Johannesburg
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 7, 2025
City Power identified hours between 6am and 9am, and evening hours from 5pm to 9pm as the most critical periods when demand peaks. City Power has announced a series of planned electricity interruptions across various Johannesburg areas this week,...