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 man who assassinated SACP leader Chris Hani, Janusz Walus, could soon run for public office in Poland. Far-right political groups in the country are reportedly eyeing Walus as a candidate for the upcoming 2027 parliamentary elections. Walus was deported to his home country in December 2024 after serving nearly three decades in a South African prison. Our senior producer Ronald Phiri spoke with Jędrzej Słodkowski, Reporter and Editor at Gazeta Wyborcza

The man who assassinated SACP leader Chris Hani, Janusz Walus, could soon run for public office in Poland. Far-right political groups in the country are reportedly eyeing Walus as a candidate for the upcoming 2027 parliamentary elections. Walus was deported to his home country in December 2024 after serving nearly three decades in a South African prison. Our senior producer Ronald Phiri spoke with Jędrzej Słodkowski, Reporter and Editor at Gazeta Wyborcza

SACP leader Chris Hani’s killer Janusz Walus  could soon run for public office in Poland

The South African Police service says Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya's resignation will be treated as a dishonourable discharge. This after his lawyers tendered the resignation when disciplinary hearings had already started. Sibiya faces accusations including his alleged relationship with businessman Vusimuzi Cat Matlala.We spoke to  policing and Security specialist Eldred de Klerk.

The South African Police service says Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya's resignation will be treated as a dishonourable discharge. This after his lawyers tendered the resignation when disciplinary hearings had already started. Sibiya faces accusations including his alleged relationship with businessman Vusimuzi Cat Matlala.We spoke to&nbsp; policing and Security specialist Eldred de Klerk.

SAPS says Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya's resignation will be treated as a dishonourable discharge

ANC National Chairperson Gwede Mantashe's walkout at COSATU's reconvened National Congress in Kempton Park is sparking debate over unity within the alliance. Mantashe, who was leading the ANC delegation, reportedly refused to speak before the SACP and SANCO, insisting the ANC traditionally speaks last.Attempts by ANC Veterans League President, Dr. Snuki Zikalala and COSATU General Secretary Solly Phetoe to persuade him to stay failed.The incident comes as tensions rise over the SACP's decision to contest the local elections alone. We spoke to Zanele Sabela, COSATU Spokesperson.

ANC National Chairperson Gwede Mantashe's walkout at COSATU's reconvened National Congress in Kempton Park is sparking debate over unity within the alliance. Mantashe, who was leading the ANC delegation, reportedly refused to speak before the SACP and SANCO, insisting the ANC traditionally speaks last.Attempts by ANC Veterans League President, Dr. Snuki Zikalala and COSATU General Secretary Solly Phetoe to persuade him to stay failed.The incident comes as tensions rise over the SACP's decision to contest the local elections alone. We spoke to Zanele Sabela, COSATU Spokesperson.

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