The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is at the centre of a contentious debate that could redefine its very purpose in South Africa. CEO Collins Letsoalo describes the ongoing tensions with the legal fraternity and various pressure groups as “a battle for the soul of the RAF.” He alleges that these groups, comprised of individuals profiting [...]

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A US Court of Appeals in Washington, DC, has dealt a major blow to social media company, TikTok, after it upheld a judgment paving a way for the platform to be banned in the US.  The US government wants TikTok sold or banned because of what it says are the company owner’s links to the [...]

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South Africa’s influential and internationally recognized genre of Amapiano was the most listened to this year in the country.  This is according to music streaming platform, Spotify in its yearly Wrapped compilation of music and artists that were most played.  Spotify also noted a 93% increase in local music consumption for 2024.  Amongst the top [...]

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In a strong affirmation of South Africa’s foreign policy direction, the African National Congress (ANC) Women’s League, represented by Secretary General Nokuthula Nqaba, has urged the nation to maintain its historical partnerships with China, Russia, and other allies rather than ‘sucking up’ to Ukraine. This statement comes at a time when South Africa’s political landscape [...]

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