South African shoppers are bracing for the excitement of Black Friday today, though many stores have already been offering deals in the lead-up to this highly anticipated event. According to fintech company Capital Connect, drawing on insights from the Bureau of Market Research, the Black Friday sales frenzy is projected to inject over R88 billion in additional economic value into November 2024. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Jon Cherry, Business Strategist

South African shoppers are bracing for the excitement of Black Friday today, though many stores have already been offering deals in the lead-up to this highly anticipated event. According to fintech company Capital Connect, drawing on insights from the Bureau of Market Research, the Black Friday sales frenzy is projected to inject over R88 billion in additional economic value into November 2024. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Jon Cherry, Business Strategist

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Shoppers brace for Black Friday excitement

Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu and deputy minister of police Polly Boshielo will get an updated progress report on measures taken that will lead to the resurfacing of illegal miners still underground in Stilfontein in the North West. Jon Gericke spoke to national police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe 

Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu and deputy minister of police Polly Boshielo will get an updated progress report on measures taken that will lead to the resurfacing of illegal miners still underground in Stilfontein in the North West. Jon Gericke spoke to national police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe

Police Minister, Deputy Minister convene meeting with mine rescue experts on way forward in ongoing stand-off with illegal miners underground a North West province mine  

The electoral commission of Namibia has extended voting in areas where challenges persisted on election day. The announcement follows concerns raised by political parties, that party agents may continue to experience logistical challenges. In response to the announcement, the National General Secretary of the Independent Patriots for Change says it can not rule out the possibility of approaching the electoral court in seeking intervention. Over one-million Namibians cast their vote earlier this week to elect the country elected new leaders. Jon Gericke spoke to SABC correspondent, Nixon Katembo

The electoral commission of Namibia has extended voting in areas where challenges persisted on election day. The announcement follows concerns raised by political parties, that party agents may continue to experience logistical challenges. In response to the announcement, the National General Secretary of the Independent Patriots for Change says it can not rule out the possibility of approaching the electoral court in seeking intervention. Over one-million Namibians cast their vote earlier this week to elect the country elected new leaders. Jon Gericke spoke to SABC correspondent, Nixon Katembo

Electoral Commission of Namibia extends voting in areas where challenges persisted on election day

The Minister of Social Development, Nokuzola Tolashe, has committed to a thorough review of its entire grant infrastructure, focusing on identifying and mitigating potential vulnerabilities, ensuring the security of beneficiary data and safeguarding public resources. The review follows a recent investigation , which found several medium vulnerabilities in the department's SRD grant system. The probe was actioned by Parliament, after Stellenbosch University students unveiled what they have termed mass grant and identity fraud with government's R350 social relief grant. Jon Gericke spoke to SASSA spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi

The Minister of Social Development, Nokuzola Tolashe, has committed to a thorough review of its entire grant infrastructure, focusing on identifying and mitigating potential vulnerabilities, ensuring the security of beneficiary data and safeguarding public resources. The review follows a recent investigation , which found several medium vulnerabilities in the department's SRD grant system. The probe was actioned by Parliament, after Stellenbosch University students unveiled what they have termed mass grant and identity fraud with government's R350 social relief grant. Jon Gericke spoke to SASSA spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi

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