South Africa's economic outlook for 2025 is uncertain, according to the North-West University Business School's Policy Uncertainty Index. The index has risen to 65.7, indicating increased uncertainty. To help us make sense of this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Waldo Krugell, Professor of Economics at North-West University

South Africa's economic outlook for 2025 is uncertain, according to the North-West University Business School's Policy Uncertainty Index. The index has risen to 65.7, indicating increased uncertainty. To help us make sense of this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Waldo Krugell, Professor of Economics at North-West University

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SA's economic outlook 2025 uncertain

The ANC is taking its Back to School programme to KwaZulu-Natal this week, with NEC member Dr. Zweli Mkhize leading the charge. The two-day event kicks off today, with visits to four high schools and meetings with religious leaders and the South African Democratic Teachers Union. The initiative aims to address educational challenges and provide support to learners in the province. Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC NEC member Dr. Zweli Mkhize to elaborate further on the programme's goals and expected outcomes

The ANC is taking its Back to School programme to KwaZulu-Natal this week, with NEC member Dr. Zweli Mkhize leading the charge. The two-day event kicks off today, with visits to four high schools and meetings with religious leaders and the South African Democratic Teachers Union. The initiative aims to address educational challenges and provide support to learners in the province. Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC NEC member Dr. Zweli Mkhize to elaborate further on the programme's goals and expected outcomes

ANC takes its Back to School programme to KwaZulu-Natal 

The MK Party has taken the ANC to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, SCOPA accusing the party of misusing public funds for a January 8th event in Bloemfontein. The event, branded as a heritage programme, reportedly featured ANC regalia and messaging with state-funded transport and logistics across 51 wards. The party claims this is a violation of constitutional principles and has called for an urgent investigation. Elvis Presslin spoke to MK Party MP and SCOPA Member, Kwenza Madlala

The MK Party has taken the ANC to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, SCOPA accusing the party of misusing public funds for a January 8th event in Bloemfontein. The event, branded as a heritage programme, reportedly featured ANC regalia and messaging with state-funded transport and logistics across 51 wards. The party claims this is a violation of constitutional principles and has called for an urgent investigation. Elvis Presslin spoke to MK Party MP and SCOPA Member, Kwenza Madlala

MK Party Takes ANC to SCOPA Over Alleged Misuse of Public Funds

Two people are dead and three others injured after a shooting incident at the Booysens Magistrates' Court in Johannesburg yesterday. The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development has condemned the incident and is working with law enforcement to ensure safety measures are in place. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are unclear. Elvis Presslin spoke to Deputy Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Andries Nel

Two people are dead and three others injured after a shooting incident at the Booysens Magistrates' Court in Johannesburg yesterday. The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development has condemned the incident and is working with law enforcement to ensure safety measures are in place. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are unclear. Elvis Presslin spoke to Deputy Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Andries Nel

SA's economic outlook 2025 uncertain

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