The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will investigate alleged maladministration at Ithala Development Finance Corporation, following a Prudential Authority report that found Ithala to be technically and legally insolvent. This development has put over two-hundred thousand depositors at risk of losing their deposits. To discuss this further, Elvis Presslin spoke to Mlungisi Ndlovu, Provincial Manager of the Public Servants Association in KwaZulu Natal

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will investigate alleged maladministration at Ithala Development Finance Corporation, following a Prudential Authority report that found Ithala to be technically and legally insolvent. This development has put over two-hundred thousand depositors at risk of losing their deposits. To discuss this further, Elvis Presslin spoke to Mlungisi Ndlovu, Provincial Manager of the Public Servants Association in KwaZulu Natal

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SIU to investigate alleged maladministration at Ithala

Gauteng Finance MEC Lebogang Maile will table the 2026/2027 provincial budget today, amid high expectations from residents seeking improved services. DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Finance and MPL, Ruhan Robinson warns that the budget must prioritise fixing ageing infrastructure, maintaining roads and combating crime, rather than funding new projects. Key challenges include the e-Toll debt, water supply issues and public transport expansions. The DA says it will scrutinize the budget for effective allocation and value for money. To elaborate further on the party's sentiments, Elvis Presslin spoke to Ruhan Robinson... 

Gauteng Finance MEC Lebogang Maile will table the 2026/2027 provincial budget today, amid high expectations from residents seeking improved services. DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Finance and MPL, Ruhan Robinson warns that the budget must prioritise fixing ageing infrastructure, maintaining roads and combating crime, rather than funding new projects. Key challenges include the e-Toll debt, water supply issues and public transport expansions. The DA says it will scrutinize the budget for effective allocation and value for money. To elaborate further on the party's sentiments, Elvis Presslin spoke to Ruhan Robinson...&nbsp;

DA calls for Gauteng budget to prioritise fixing ageing infrastructure, maintaining roads and combating crime

It's now time to take a look at the current top African economic stories.....We are joined on the line by Victor Kgomoesoana, author of  "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo... 

It's now time to take a look at the current top African economic stories.....We are joined on the line by Victor Kgomoesoana, author of &nbsp;"Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo...&nbsp;

Cocoa beans rot as West African farmers seek alternative options after commodity crash

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Community Safety Committee has welcomed the establishment of two specialised units to combat political killings and kidnappings in the province. The units will focus on investigating political assassinations and kidnappings and crimes targeting infrastructure projects. The move follows alarming crime stats, including the murder of 10 police officers in Gauteng between October and December 2025. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Bandile Masuku, Chairperson of the Gauteng Portfolio Committee on Community Safety... 

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Community Safety Committee has welcomed the establishment of two specialised units to combat political killings and kidnappings in the province. The units will focus on investigating political assassinations and kidnappings and crimes targeting infrastructure projects. The move follows alarming crime stats, including the murder of 10 police officers in Gauteng between October and December 2025. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Bandile Masuku, Chairperson of the Gauteng Portfolio Committee on Community Safety...&nbsp;

SIU to investigate alleged maladministration at Ithala

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