The South African Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee is set to announce its highly anticipated decision on interest rates today. With inflation having dipped to 4.5%, analysts are hopeful that the bank will initiate a rate-cutting cycle, mirroring the trend of global central banks. For his insights on the potential monetary policy direction, Professor Bonke Dumisa, an independent economic analyst, spoke to Elvis Presslin to share his sentiments

The South African Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee is set to announce its highly anticipated decision on interest rates today. With inflation having dipped to 4.5%, analysts are hopeful that the bank will initiate a rate-cutting cycle, mirroring the trend of global central banks. For his insights on the potential monetary policy direction, Professor Bonke Dumisa, an independent economic analyst, spoke to Elvis Presslin to share his sentiments

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SARB set to announce its interest rates decision later

The SABC has cancelled Face the Nation, citing cost and scheduling changes. The move follows allegations of censorship and political interference, which the SABC and Presidency deny. The ANC equally rejects claims that it tried to influence programming at the public broadcaster. Elvis Presslin spoke to Presidency Spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya 

The SABC has cancelled Face the Nation, citing cost and scheduling changes. The move follows allegations of censorship and political interference, which the SABC and Presidency deny. The ANC equally rejects claims that it tried to influence programming at the public broadcaster. Elvis Presslin spoke to Presidency Spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya&nbsp;

Presidency Denies Political Pressure Behind SABC’s Cancellation of Face the Nation

The Public Servants Association, PSA has slammed the North West Education Department for downplaying a massive R100 million ghost-employee payroll scandal an isolated incident. Auditor-General findings point to alleged deep systemic failures and negligence in the department's financial controls. The Union is demanding full accountability and wants both the Head of Department and CFO to step down immediately. Elvis Presslin spoke to Nceba Baardman, Public Servants Association, PSA, North West Labour Relations Officer

The Public Servants Association, PSA has slammed the North West Education Department for downplaying a massive R100 million ghost-employee payroll scandal an isolated incident. Auditor-General findings point to alleged deep systemic failures and negligence in the department's financial controls. The Union is demanding full accountability and wants both the Head of Department and CFO to step down immediately. Elvis Presslin spoke to Nceba Baardman, Public Servants Association, PSA, North West Labour Relations Officer

R100m NW Edu Ghost Workers Scandal Not Isolated - PSA

The South African Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Gauteng, excluding the City of Tshwane today. Heavy downpours, localised flooding, hail and damaging winds are expected. Elvis Presslin spoke to forecaster, Lehlohonolo Thobela for more

The South African Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Gauteng, excluding the City of Tshwane today. Heavy downpours, localised flooding, hail and damaging winds are expected. Elvis Presslin spoke to forecaster, Lehlohonolo Thobela for more

SARB set to announce its interest rates decision later

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