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eThekwini records biggest unemployment-rate decline among SA metros
eThekwiniâ s official unemployment rate fell from 27.8% to 22.2% year on year, while employment increased by 66 000, according to Stats SAâ s Q3 2026 QLFS.
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MK Party fails to secure victory in Zumaâ s Nkandla hometown as IFP retains control
Despite leading overall vote tallies in KwaZulu-Natal, Jacob Zumaâ s MK Party failed to secure his hometown municipality as the IFP claimed an outright majority in Nkandla.
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Ramaphosa approves pay rises of up to 4% for politicians, judges and public office-bearers
President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved salary increases of up to 4% for public office-bearers, including MPs, ministers, judges and magistrates, backdated to April.
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George residents warned of municipal payment and jobs scams
George residents are being warned about fake SMS messages threatening service disconnections and directing payments to fraudulent bank accounts.
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SASSA grant payment dates for December 2026: Hereâ s when beneficiaries will be paid
SASSA has confirmed its December 2026 social grant payment dates, with older persons, disability and children's grants scheduled to be paid between December 2 and 4.
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Northern Cape revote: Who can vote at Bongani Community Hall
The IEC has set November 18 as the revote date for registered voters in the Bongani Community Hall voting district in Ward 3 of Siyancuma Local Municipality.
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WARNING: This is how criminals are using AI to trick children
Victims' advocate Terry-Ann Terblanche, known as Pixie Pink, is calling on parents and grandparents to introduce secret family code words to protect children from criminals using artificial intelligence to mimic the voices of loved ones.
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Cape Town gives parties until November 18 to remove election posters or face a fine
Political parties and independent candidates must remove election posters, swivel banners and fastening materials in Cape Town by November 18, 2026 or face removal costs.
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eThekwini removes illegal structures from Durbanâ s South Beach dunes
The operation forms part of the eThekwini Municipalityâ s ongoing efforts to reclaim public spaces, protect the coastal environment and maintain a safe, clean and accessible beachfront for all.
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Ramaphosa signs off on pay hikes for ministers, MPs and judges
President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved differentiated salary increases for public office-bearers, with increases of 3.5% for politicians and 4% for judges, magistrates, traditional leaders and members of independent constitutional institutions.
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NPA denies reports that IDAC investigator Dylan Perumal attempted suicide
The NPA says IDAC investigator Dylan Perumal is ill and in hospital, but denies reports that he attempted suicide.
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Mosimane urges Bafana to respect McCarthy and Kenya ahead of AFCON qualifiers
Pitso Mosimane has praised Benni McCarthyâ s coaching credentials and playing achievements, warning Bafana Bafana against underestimating Kenya in their Afcon qualifiers.
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Home Affairs rolls out digital system to tackle asylum backlogs and corruption
Home Affairs has launched the first phase of a new digital asylum system aimed at tackling corruption, clearing decades-old backlogs and speeding up the deportation of failed asylum seekers.
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No room for Daisy: US tells Afrikaner refugees they must pay to bring pets
Afrikaners relocating to the United States through the US Refugee Admissions Program will have to pay privately to transport pets, according to US embassy guidance.
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JUST IN| Ramaphosa signs off on pay hikes for ministers, MPs and judges
President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved differentiated salary increases for public office-bearers, with increases of 3.5% for politicians and 4% for judges, magistrates, traditional leaders and members of independent constitutional institutions.
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