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President Ramaphosa Appoints Buti Manamela as Minister of Higher Education to Lead Sector Transformation

After Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane, his predecessor, was removed due to controversy surrounding SETA board appointments, Buti Kgwaridi Manamela was sworn in as South Africa’s new Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology on July 21, 2025. Manamela, a seasoned politician with a wealth of government and youth activism experience, was born in Limpopo on July…

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Major Media Shakeup: French Giant Canal+ Approved to Take Over South Africa’s MultiChoice — What It Mean for You?

An important turning point in African media history has been reached with the official approval of the French media conglomerate Groupe Canal+’s acquisition of the pay-TV behemoth MultiChoice by the South African Competition Tribunal. This approval allows Canal+ to finalise its planned acquisition of MultiChoice, a company well-known for its services like DStv and Showmax,…

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Kenny Kunene’s Controversial Involvement in DJ Sumbody Murder Investigation Sparks Political Fallout in South Africa

The arrest of Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe, the suspected mastermind behind the November 2022 murder of popular South African DJ Oupa John Sefoka, also known as DJ Sumbody, has taken an unexpected political turn because of the involvement of Kenny Kunene, the deputy president of the Patriotic Alliance (PA) and member of Johannesburg’s MMC for Transport….

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The GNU finally approve the budget

INTRODUCTION The 2025 national budget process in South Africa, which is set to be approved by the National Assembly on July 23, 2025, became a major point of contention for the Government of National Unity (GNU), a coalition formed following the ANC’s 2024 loss of its parliamentary majority. Among the many ideologically varied parties that…

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Netflix Embraces Runway AI’s Technology for Content Production

A New York-based startup called Runway AI has created AI-powered video creation tools that Netflix has started testing. Netflix is currently incorporating Runway’s software into some parts of its content creation process, according to people familiar with the situation, though specifics are still scarce. However, Netflix chose not to make an official statement regarding these…

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South Africa stands with General Mkhwanazi against organized crime

With his shocking claims that organized criminal gangs have infiltrated the highest levels of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration, a well-respected police officer has rocked South Africa’s government and gained the respect of many common people. Wearing a military-style uniform and flanked by masked police officers brandishing automatic guns, Gen. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi staged a press conference…

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Vumatel and DFA Skyrocket to R36 Billion Valuation After Shocking Vodacom Deal Shakeup!

Vumatel and DFA Skyrocket to R36 Billion Valuation After Shocking Vodacom Deal Shakeup!   As the firms go closer to closing the deal, Vodacom and Remgro have reorganised the terms of their significant R13 billion acquisition of fibre group Maziv. On Friday, July 18, Vodacom and Remgro each made separate releases outlining the deal’s modifications. Vodacom plans to purchase a…

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Springbok to obligate gorgia in their last match before the 2025 rugby championship

 This Test is the final warm-up for the Springboks before the 2025 Rugby Championship, while Georgia is continuing its push for higher recognition against Tier 1 nations   Both teams have played twice against one another and springbok has won both matches to Date: Saturday, 19 JulyVenue: Mbombela Stadium, NelspruitKick-off: 5:10pm TV: SupersportReferee: Matthew Carley (England)Assistant referees: Hollie Davidson (Scotland), Adam Leal…

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