The former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Joseph Kabila has joined forces with the M23 rebels to form a new political-military coalition known as the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation. The announcement was made at a press conference in the eastern city of Goma. SABC News' Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa....

The former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Joseph Kabila has joined forces with the M23 rebels to form a new political-military coalition known as the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation. The announcement was made at a press conference in the eastern city of Goma. SABC News' Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa....

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Kabila joins forces with the M23 rebels to form a new political-military coalition

When household budgets are stretched, the promise of a quick gambling win can seem tempting, but it can also put long-term financial security at risk. The latest 2026 Township Customer Experience Report found that 55% of stokvel members surveyed had gambled at least once in the past year, highlighting how financial pressure can influence even disciplined savers. So how do we prevent gambling from turning financial pressure into deeper debt, and what practical steps can households take to protect their savings? We spoke to Bertie Nel, Head of Financial Planning at Momentum.

When household budgets are stretched, the promise of a quick gambling win can seem tempting, but it can also put long-term financial security at risk. The latest 2026 Township Customer Experience Report found that 55% of stokvel members surveyed had gambled at least once in the past year, highlighting how financial pressure can influence even disciplined savers. So how do we prevent gambling from turning financial pressure into deeper debt, and what practical steps can households take to protect their savings? We spoke to Bertie Nel, Head of Financial Planning at Momentum.

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The Constitutional Court is expected to deliver judgment today in the ANC's case against the IEC. The party is challenging the disqualification of its candidate lists in six municipalities, which affects one hundred and eighty one councillor candidates. The ruling will have major implications for the  November 4th Local Government Elections. For more on this, we spoke toPolitical analyst, Dr. Croucamp.

The Constitutional Court is expected to deliver judgment today in the ANC's case against the IEC. The party is challenging the disqualification of its candidate lists in six municipalities, which affects one hundred and eighty one councillor candidates. The ruling will have major implications for the &nbsp;November 4th Local Government Elections. For more on this, we spoke toPolitical analyst, Dr. Croucamp.

Constitutional Court is expected to deliver judgment today in the ANC's case against the IEC.

The Concerned Citizens of South Africa is calling for a national shutdown on Monday over record fuel prices. Inland petrol reached thirty rand and twenty-five cents a litre in October, putting pressure on households. The movement wants government to cut fuel taxes and levies to bring prices down.We spoke to Concerned Citizens of South Africa national Organiser, Ntokozo Mkhize.

The Concerned Citizens of South Africa is calling for a national shutdown on Monday over record fuel prices. Inland petrol reached thirty rand and twenty-five cents a litre in October, putting pressure on households. The movement wants government to cut fuel taxes and levies to bring prices down.We spoke to Concerned Citizens of South Africa national Organiser, Ntokozo Mkhize.

Kabila joins forces with the M23 rebels to form a new political-military coalition

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