Tag: South Africa
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Inside the 9,000km Smuggling Route: Rhino Horns from South Africa to Singapore
Revealing a high-stakes crime corridor The investigation into the illicit traffic of rhino horn reveals a meticulously organized route that spans thousands of kilometers, crossing continents and challenging border controls. From the dense savannas of South Africa to the bustling hubs of Southeast Asia, smugglers have crafted a supply chain that exploits gaps in enforcement,…
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More Rain Expected on Christmas Day, Going into the New Year: SA Weather Service
Overview: A Wet Christmas Ahead South Africans are bracing for more wet weather as the festive period approaches. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) announced during a media briefing that rain is expected to persist on Christmas Day and continue into the New Year. The developing climatic pattern, tied to a weakening La Niña phenomenon,…
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Inside the 9,000km Smuggling Route Bringing Rhino Horns from South Africa Through Singapore
Unraveling a Transcontinental Trail Across continents and continents of distance, a covert traffic network has persisted for years: the illegal trade in rhino horn. Recent investigations surrounding a shipment intercepted at Changi Airport in Singapore have shed light on a wider, perilous route that begins in South Africa and winds through hubs like Singapore before…
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Court condemns eThekwini for unlawful beach reopenings amid E. coli risks
Judgment frames a strong rebuke to eThekwini Municipality The KwaZulu-Natal High Court has issued a scathing ruling against the eThekwini Municipality, accusing it of endangering public health by reopening beaches with dangerously high levels of E. coli without provincial authorization. The case centers on whether the city acted within the law when it allowed beach…
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Rupert the Cash King: South Africa’s Business Tycoon Faces a Foreign Investment Challenge
Johann Rupert’s Quiet Frustration at the Remgro AGM Johann Rupert, South Africa’s most prominent business magnate, left the Remgro AGM with little to cheer about. While the event offered a platform to discuss strategy, the mood underscored a broader unease: South Africa’s attractiveness to foreign investors is waning, and the country’s business elite are calling…
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Rupert the Cash King: SA’s Investment Dilemma at the Remgro AGM
Overview: A Power Player Faces a Pressing Question Johann Rupert, often hailed as South Africa’s most influential business magnate, drew cautious attention at the latest Remgro AGM. Known for his acumen in steering some of Africa’s most notable investments, Rupert’s public posture suggests a growing unease about the country’s ability to attract and retain foreign…
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Rupert the Cash King Faces a Cautious SA Investment Landscape
Overview: A Tycoon’s Corrective View Amid Economic Shifts Johann Rupert, South Africa’s most recognizable business magnate, continues to loom large over the nation’s corporate psyche. The recent Remgro annual general meeting did little to brighten the mood around the country’s investment climate. While Rupert’s business empire remains expansive, his concerns about the domestic platform for…
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Shubman Gill Out of Fourth T20I vs South Africa with Toe Injury: India’s Hopes Ride on Replacement Strategy
India Faces a Selection Duzzle After Shubman Gill’s Injury In a blow for India ahead of the crucial fourth T20I against South Africa, Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the match due to a toe injury sustained during a training session on Wednesday. With the five-match series currently at 2-1 in favor of India,…
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No Bad Blood: Madonsela Breaks Silence on Foxton Will and Estate Dispute
Overview: Madonsela Addresses Foxton Estate Controversy Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela, now a respected professor at Stellenbosch University, has publicly clarified that there is no lingering animosity between herself and the family of her late partner, Richard Foxton, concerning his will and estate. Speaking at a media briefing held on Wednesday, Madonsela sought to set…
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No Bad Blood: Madonsela Breaks Silence on Richard Foxton’s Will and Estate Dispute
Background In a carefully worded media briefing, Thuli Madonsela, the former Public Protector of South Africa and a current professor at Stellenbosch University, addressed ongoing discussions surrounding the estate of her late partner, Richard Foxton. The event marked a turning point in how the public interprets the relationships involved in the dispute and stressed that…