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Auction shock: Single mother’s home sold for R5,000 after bond arrears

Patricia Mzamo, a single mother of four, grapples with the devastating reality of eviction after her home was auctioned for a mere R5 000, despite her desperate attempts to negotiate with SA Home Loans. This article delves into her heartbreaking journey and the implications of the sale.

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published

Eviction crisis: Single mother loses home for just R5 000 at auction

Patricia Mzamo, a single mother of four, grapples with the devastating reality of eviction after her home was auctioned for a mere R5 000, despite her desperate attempts to negotiate with SA Home Loans. This article delves into her heartbreaking journey and the implications of the sale.

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published

Chief Justice Mandisa Maya to lead panel for new IEC commissioners

Chief Justice Mandisa Maya will oversee the nomination process for three new members of the Electoral Commission of SA, as current commissioners' terms come to an end. This article explores the nomination criteria and the implications for the upcoming local government elections.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Lamola says SA maintains its independent foreign policy position on Taiwan office relocation

Despite the March 31 deadline for relocation, Taiwan's embassy in Pretoria remains operational, as the South African government and Taipei continue discussions on the future of diplomatic ties.

News South Africa
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Johannesburg City Library partially reopens after long delays

The Johannesburg City Library has partially reopened its doors, marking a significant milestone in the institution's renovation journey.

The Star News
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Johannesburg City Library partially reopens after long delays

The Johannesburg City Library has partially reopened its doors, marking a significant milestone in the institution's renovation journey.

News South Africa
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Political parties unite on Human Rights Day amid US diplomatic tensions

On the 65th anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre, South African political leaders from across the spectrum unite in response to escalating US diplomatic tensions. EFF's Malema, ActionSA's Ngobeni, and ACT's Magashule deliver powerful messages about sovereignty and unity at this crucial moment in SA-US relations.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

How Ebrahim Rasool's expulsion affects South Africa's relations with the US

Despite Ambassador Rasool's expulsion from the US, Policy expert maintain that SA-US diplomatic are a set back, not a break.

News Politics
Thabo Makwakwa|Published

South Africa’s trade diplomacy under threat as US-Iran tensions escalate

South Africa faces increasing pressure to navigate complex diplomatic waters as the US administration intensifies its stance against Iran, threatening both trade relations and diplomatic ties. Experts warn that SA must carefully balance its BRICS commitments with Western relationships.

Business Report
Siphelele Dludla|Published

DA and Solidarity Movement defend US visits: 'Not about kissing Trump's ring'

The DA and Solidarity Movement's recent US visits have sparked controversy in South African politics, with both groups defending their diplomatic missions against accusations of seeking Trump's favour. While the groups maintain different objectives, their trips have highlighted growing tensions in SA-US relations.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

South Africa's Budget crisis: could a temporary VAT increase be the solution? - Donald MacKay

South Africa's mounting budget deficit requires decisive action. This analysis explores why a temporary VAT increase to 17% could be the solution, examining the potential impact on the economy and how it could be implemented with proper safeguards for vulnerable populations.

Business Report Opinion
Donald MacKay|Published