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2 weeks ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Dee-Dee Mathelela
Yesterday evening (South African Time), our President sat down with US President Donald Trump for what was probably one of the most highly anticipated events in South Africa’s political history since the dawn of democracy, an Oval Office encounter orchestrated to reset strained bilateral relations between the United States and our nation.
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2 weeks ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Dee-Dee Mathelela
The Supreme Court of Appeal was asked to decide whether Dr Nandipha Magudumana was unlawfully arrested and “abducted” by South African Police Service (SAPS) members in Tanzania, then flown back to Johannesburg. At issue is not only the legality of her removal but also South Africa’s jurisdictional reach beyond its borders. Here’s how the courts unraveled the facts.
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1 month ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Dee-Dee Mathelela
This article is written reluctantly. However, the writer has no real option but to write this opinion piece, as the application brought by Webber Wentzel, Bowmans, and Werksmans (in its current form) is not only disingenuous, but alarmingly out of touch with South Africa’s constitutional and transformative imperatives. It reads as a strategic retreat disguised in legalese; a reaction not to unfairness, but to the discomfort of transformation gaining ground.
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2 months ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Dumani Moyo |Craig Lewis |Sundeeka Mungroo |Dee-Dee Mathelela
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has recommended a Zimbabwean-born lawyer, Tapiwa Gandidze, for the Labour Court bench, leaving two vacancies still unfilled. Tapiwa Gandidze: A Zimbabwean-Born Legal ExpertGandidze, a South African citizen, was the only candidate to be successful for the Labour Court position. In addition, Judge Leicester Adams, the sole candidate interviewed for the Electoral Court, was also recommended.
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2 months ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Craig Lewis |Sundeeka Mungroo |Dee-Dee Mathelela |David Mutengwa
There is one thing that has always been guaranteed when the Springboks play, and that is a fiercely physical battle for any opponent. It’s another almost impossible task to try and rank the most physical Springbok players of all time, but here is who we think would have to be in the top three. THREE MOST PHYSICAL SPRINGBOKS OF ALL TIME1 Bakkies BothaThere can surely be no arguments here.
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2 months ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Sundeeka Mungroo |Dee-Dee Mathelela |David Mutengwa |Eliot Mahlase
Cremora gets a new homeNestlé’s Cremora is heading for some changes, but South Africans, luckily, have nothing to worry about. The much-loved creamer is migrating to a new home, after gaining approval from the Competition Commission to be sold off to Lactalis South Africa, kicking off a new era for the brand, Business Tech reports. Lactalis SA is also home to some other popular South African brands, including President, Parmalat, Melrose, and Steri Stumpie.
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2 months ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Dee-Dee Mathelela |David Mutengwa |Eliot Mahlase |Garrin Lambley
In an explosive statement of claim filed before the Labour Court, Inga Samantha Dyantyi, a former associate at Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa (NRFSA), paints a disturbing picture of racialised workplace bullying, silencing tactics, and a corporate culture more invested in protecting reputations than confronting injustice.
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2 months ago | 
sapeople.com | Garrin Lambley |Sundeeka Mungroo |Adamu Andrew Michael |Dee-Dee Mathelela
The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) has introduced a new digital platform aimed at formalizing spaza shops and food-handling businesses while addressing concerns over illegal trade in South Africa. The initiative seeks to enhance regulatory compliance, provide financial support, and create growth opportunities for small enterprises. The newly launched DSBD Connect platform went live last Friday, following an announcement by Small Business Development Minister, Stella Ndabeni.
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2 months ago | 
sapeople.com | Sundeeka Mungroo |Adamu Andrew Michael |Dee-Dee Mathelela |Nokwanda Ncwane
Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront is poised to become South Africa’s premier luxury shopping destination, with a R207 million expansion set to consolidate top-tier brands under one roof. The development, aimed at elevating the city’s appeal to high-end shoppers, is expected to reinforce South Africa’s position as a luxury retail hub on the continent. According to David Green, CEO of the V&A Waterfront, the mall is tripling its luxury retail space to nearly 4 000sqm, creating a dedicated luxury wing.
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2 months ago | 
sapeople.com | Adamu Andrew Michael |Dee-Dee Mathelela |Nokwanda Ncwane
On Monday, 31 March, two lucky players won the daily lotto jackpot, worth R325 0000 each. Here are the numbers and results. NOTE: This article is updated daily with the latest Daily Lotto numbers and resultsFor all the latest Daily Lotto, Lotto and PowerBall results, visit SApeople websiteBe sure to check your tickets!The five Daily Lotto numbers drawn were (in numerical order): 05, 10, 16, 31, 35The next Daily Lotto draw will occur on Tuesday, 1 April 2025, with an estimated jackpot of R650 000.
