Nearly half of South African adults are reportedly borrowing money to afford groceries. This is according to FinMark Trust's latest study, the FinScope Consumer South Africa report. The survey results found 40% of consumers are using credit for household necessities, while two out of five individuals have gone without electricity in the past 12 months, due to the lack of affordability. For more on the statistics, Elvis Presslin spoke to Jabulani Khumalo, Senior Data and Analytics Specialist at FinMark Trust

Nearly half of South African adults are reportedly borrowing money to afford groceries. This is according to FinMark Trust's latest study, the FinScope Consumer South Africa report. The survey results found 40% of consumers are using credit for household necessities, while two out of five individuals have gone without electricity in the past 12 months, due to the lack of affordability. For more on the statistics, Elvis Presslin spoke to Jabulani Khumalo, Senior Data and Analytics Specialist at FinMark Trust

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Report says SA consumers borrow money to buy groceries

The Judicial Service Commission has advised President Cyril Ramaphosa to suspend Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge. This is pending a National Assembly decision on his possible impeachment. The advice follows a finding of "gross misconduct" against Mbenenge in a landmark sexual harassment case brought by Judges' Secretary Andiswa Mengo. Mbenenge is challenging the finding in court BUT Judges Matter Researcher and Advocacy officer, Mbekezeli Benjamin says the JSC has departed from precedent by not suspending him earlier.

The Judicial Service Commission has advised President Cyril Ramaphosa to suspend Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge. This is pending a National Assembly decision on his possible impeachment. The advice follows a finding of "gross misconduct" against Mbenenge in a landmark sexual harassment case brought by Judges' Secretary Andiswa Mengo. Mbenenge is challenging the finding in court BUT Judges Matter Researcher and Advocacy officer, Mbekezeli Benjamin says the JSC has departed from precedent by not suspending him earlier.

The Judicial Service Commission advises President Cyril Ramaphosa to suspend Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge. 

The Johannesburg Crisis Alliance has criticized the City of Johannesburg's recent move to refer over R4 billion worth of alleged financial misconduct cases to its internal Disciplinary Board, describing it as a procedural delay rather than genuine accountability. This comes after Executive Mayor Dada Morero and MMC for Finance Loyiso Masuku praised the City's actions following the 52nd Ordinary Council meeting. We spoke to Julia Fish, Executive Director of JoburgCAN and steering committee member of the Johannesburg Crises Alliance.

The Johannesburg Crisis Alliance has criticized the City of Johannesburg's recent move to refer over R4 billion worth of alleged financial misconduct cases to its internal Disciplinary Board, describing it as a procedural delay rather than genuine accountability. This comes after Executive Mayor Dada Morero and MMC for Finance Loyiso Masuku praised the City's actions following the 52nd Ordinary Council meeting. We spoke to Julia Fish, Executive Director of JoburgCAN and steering committee member of the Johannesburg Crises Alliance.

 Johannesburg Crisis Alliance criticizes COJ's recent move to refer over R4 billion worth of alleged financial misconduct cases

Lobby group March and March says it has suspended its working relationship with radio personality Ngizwe Mchunu. Founder Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma says the move follows what the group calls unacceptable behaviour that could bring it into disrepute. The suspension will remain in place pending further investigations. Tensions emerged after Mchunu met President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of the June 30 protests, a meeting Ngobese-Zuma was not part of and later distanced herself from. We spoke to March and March spokesperson, Sandile Dube.

Lobby group March and March says it has suspended its working relationship with radio personality Ngizwe Mchunu. Founder Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma says the move follows what the group calls unacceptable behaviour that could bring it into disrepute. The suspension will remain in place pending further investigations. Tensions emerged after Mchunu met President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of the June 30 protests, a meeting Ngobese-Zuma was not part of and later distanced herself from. We spoke to March and March spokesperson, Sandile Dube.

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