Co-operative Governance Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has tabled his budget vote in Parliament, promising stronger interventions to rescue struggling municipalities. The move comes as just 41 out of South Africa’s 257 municipalities have managed to achieve clean audits — highlighting the deep crisis in local government.
GUEST: Velenkosini Hlabisa, Minister of COGTA

The Compensation Fund says it has clawed back millions lost to alleged fraud — recovering around R46 million from the more than R71 million believed to have been siphoned off over the past two financial years.
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South Africa’s floral talent is blooming on the world stage. Local florists have struck gold at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show in London — marking the country’s 50th appearance at the global showcase and once again putting South African creativity and biodiversity in the spotlight.
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Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has unveiled a major funding boost for women entrepreneurs. Launched in Kimberley, the Imbali For Her Programme channels nearly R900 million into supporting and growing women-owned businesses across the country.
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