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    Investigation launched after sudden death of Soweto nursing student

    The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched an investigation regarding the untimely passing of a 19-year-old nursing student at Chris Hani Baragwanath Nursing College in Soweto. Her body was taken to the mortuary after the Forensic Pathology Services team examined the scene. SOWETO NURSING STUDENT PASSES AWAY AT 19 In an official statement from […] More

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    Malawi president travels to South Africa after wave of compatriot returns

    Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika has travelled to South Africa on a private visit, weeks after Malawi intensified efforts to assist citizens returning home amid heightened immigration enforcement and anti-foreigner tensions in South Africa. According to a statement issued by Malawi’s Office of the President and Cabinet on Wednesday, Mutharika departed from Kamuzu International Airport […] More

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    Lucky Dube’s legacy lives on with art school named in his honour!

    A performance art school named after the late Lucky Dube has officially launched to preserve his profound legacy. This launch took place on 3 August, beautifully coinciding with what would have been his 62nd birthday. Many guests came through, including the Dube family, government officials, teachers, learners, members of the community and representatives from Gallo […] More

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    How South Africa’s proposed R500 ETA fee could affect African travellers

    Travellers from across Africa could soon face an additional cost when visiting South Africa if the country’s proposed R500 Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) processing fee is approved. The Department of Home Affairs recently published draft regulations proposing the new fee as part of South Africa’s transition to a digital immigration system aimed at modernising visa […] More

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    From TV to listings: Lesedi Matsunyane unveils real estate career!

    On 3 August, Lesedi Matsunyane, a casting director, actress, and TV producer, announced on social media that she is taking up space in real estate, marking a new career path. LESEDI MATSUNYANE EMBARKS ON REAL ESTATE JOURNEY Lesedi shared that it’s been almost a month since joining the renowned real estate agency Chas Everitt, founded […] More

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    Russian Company Acquires Shares in Zimbabwe Metallurgical Plant

    A leading Russian company has decided to become a shareholder of a metallurgical plant in Zimbabwe, which is located in the city of Midlands. The plant is part of the portfolio of the EcoSwap investment fund, which came under its management after EcoSwap acquired all of the plant’s assets from its previous owners, who were in bankruptcy. More