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Walmart Expands Aggressively in South Africa with 21 New Stores
Walmart is expanding its South African footprint with 21 new stores, bringing its range of groceries, fresh food, and household products closer to consumers. Picture Credit: Yahoo By Aisha Zardad South Africa – Retail giant Walmart is accelerating its South African expansion, announcing plans to open 21 additional stores across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western…
Immigration System Turned ‘Marketplace’ as SIU Exposes R16.3m Bribery Scandal
An SIU investigation has revealed that visas and permits were allegedly sold for bribes totalling R16.3 million, implicating officials within the Department of Home Affairs. Picture Credit: Action SA By Aisha Zardad Johannesburg – The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says South Africa’s immigration system was effectively turned into a “marketplace”, with visas and permits allegedly…
Rural Mabila Residents are displeased with Proposed Closure of a Local Primary School
Parents, educators and learners at Mabila Primary outside Thohoyandou say they are devastated by plans to merge the school with Mufulwi Primary, more than 20km away, raising concerns over transport, timing and sanitation challenges. Picture Credit: Supplied By Ndivhuwo Mukwevho Thohoyandou – School Governing Body (SGB), parents, learners and educators at Mabila Primary School, outside…
Media Freedom Giant Joe Latakgomo Passes On, Press Council Pays Tribute
Joe Latakgomo, former Press Council Public Advocate, is remembered as a fearless journalist whose legacy shaped South Africa’s media landscape. Picture Credit: MSN By Staff Reporter South Africa – The Press Council of South Africa has expressed deep sadness at the passing of one of the country’s most respected media figures, Joe Latakgomo, who died…