Abongile Dumako

2 months ago | sabcnews.com | Lyle Phillips |Corbin August |Abongile Dumako

The Western Cape Minister of Finance, Deidré Baartman, is expected to table the 2025/26 Provincial Budget this morning. The budget will be tabled amid significant fiscal constraints, as national finances remain limited. The Provincial Government says its continued focus will be on driving economic growth and job creation, while at the same time safeguarding critical frontline services such as health, education and social services.

Nov 12, 2024 | sabcnews.com | Abongile Dumako

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has raised concerns about an emerging trend of police officers allegedly colluding with private sector individuals to commit crimes. This statement comes amid concerns raised earlier this year by the Institute for Security Studies, which indicated that police corruption is eroding public trust.

Jul 12, 2024 | sabcnews.com | Abongile Dumako

Reading Time: 2 minutesAnimal welfare organisations in Cape Town say they are experiencing an influx of displaced animals from affected areas due to the weather. The Cape of Good Hope SPCA is pleading with Cape communities to open their homes and adopt animals. The week-long adverse weather conditions have not spared the animals. Organisations have come forward to assist in the rescue mission of displaced animals in the affected areas. Among the rescued pets was a dog now named River.

Feb 14, 2024 | sabcnews.com | Abongile Dumako

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe DA in parliament has again accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of hypocrisy in not dealing with corruption allegations against cabinet ministers. This emerged on the second and last day of the debate in response to Ramaphosa’s state of the nation address. Ramaphosa will deliver his reply to the debate tomorrow.

Dec 11, 2023 | sabcnews.com | Abongile Dumako

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFormer striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has joined RedBird Capital Partners as an Operating Partner and will serve as a Senior Advisor to AC Milan Ownership and Senior Management, the private investment firm announced on Monday. Ibrahimovic, 42, announced his retirement from playing in June at the end of last season, ending his career at Milan, having also played with Manchester United, Paris St Germain, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona and Los Angeles Galaxy.