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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…

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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…

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Durban to Joburg in Record Time as High-Speed Rail Project Gains Momentum

Government has advanced feasibility studies for a proposed high-speed rail link between Durban and Johannesburg, with officials saying the project could cut travel time by nearly three hours. Picture Credit: Travel News By Aisha Zardad KwaZulu-Natal – Plans to develop a high-speed rail connection between Durban and Johannesburg have entered the feasibility stage, signalling concrete…

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