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Daily English South Africa News · Daily News
1,663 Episodes
60 – 80

Ramaphosa pushes for minerals to be processed locally

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ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa is advocating for the processing of South Africa’s mineral resources in the country and the export of finished products rather than raw materials.
9 Jan 2025 5AM 2 min

An Icon who lived life to the fullest: Honouring Winnie Khumalo's legacy

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This is a heartfelt tribute to the life of Winnie Khumalo, who passed away on January 7 after a brief illness. In 2009, she rose to prominence with her hit album I Just Wanna Live My Life, which sold an impressive 25,000 copies. Her legacy continues to shine through her…
9 Jan 2025 2AM 3 min

What’s up with all the mosquitoes?

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Mosquito activity is on the rise, but an entomologist says there's no need for panic — chances are, you may not even be their type.
8 Jan 2025 7AM 5 min

IR loses bid to prevent publication of matric results in media

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The high court in Pretoria has dismissed with costs the Information Regulator's urgent application to prevent the education department publishing the 2024 matric exams results in media such as newspapers. The regulator citing concerns about the violation of matriculants' right to privacy. Concerns the court says were not brought to…
8 Jan 2025 5AM 2 min

Education department questions urgency of IR's bid on matric results publication

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The urgency of stopping the publication of the 2024 matric results in the media came under the spotlight in the Pretoria high court on Tuesday.  The regulator is seeking an interdict against the release of the results in the media, citing concerns about the violation of matriculants' right to privacy…
7 Jan 2025 7AM 5 min

Finance MEC Maile refutes claims that Gauteng faces bankruptcy

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Gauteng finance MEC Lebogang Maile has dismissed claims that the country’s economic hub will be on the verge of bankruptcy by June this year.Speaking at a media briefing on Tuesday Maile addressed these concerns, providing clarity on the matter.
7 Jan 2025 7AM 3 min

‘Men, you don’t own women, seek help’: ANC’s Mbalula slams GBV

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ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has urged men to stop viewing women as possessions, saying the mentality of thinking they own women because they provide material items contributes to gender-based violence (GBV).
23 Dec 2024 6AM 4 min

Aviation and border authorities outline plans to manage festive travel pressures

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The Border Management Authority (BMA) and Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) held a media briefing at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday to address operational updates and their plans to ensure seamless movement of travellers during the peak holiday season.
19 Dec 2024 7AM 6 min

Spaza shop registration deadline extended to February

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The deadline for spaza shops and other small food outlets to register their businesses has been extended to February 28.  This was announced during a press briefing on Wednesday by ministers leading the multidisciplinary team in government responsible for the national response to instances of food-borne illnesses and illicit trade. 
18 Dec 2024 4AM 4 min
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