Sizwe Dlamini

Sunday Independent Editor

Death of Dr Vusi Shongwe leaves ‘painful void’ in KZN’s intellectual community

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Beyond his role in the provincial Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, Shongwe served as chief director in the Office of the Premier, overseeing the Royal House ...

South Africa's public health system in crisis: AGSA reveals shocking audit findings

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The Auditor-General of South Africa's latest report unveils a public health system in disarray, revealing alarming financial mismanagement, lack of accountability, ...

For The Record: Sunday Independent addresses inaccuracies in humanitarian aid report

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The Sunday Independent issues a full retraction of an article claiming US involvement in humanitarian aid to Orania, acknowledging inaccuracies and committing to ...

Crypto bubble? No, it’s the financial system trying to catch up

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Explore the current state of the cryptocurrency market as experts weigh in on whether we are witnessing a bubble or a significant evolution. Discover the factors ...

BRICS antitrust chiefs plot new world order

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BRICS competition regulators convene in South Africa to reshape the global economic landscape, pledging deeper enforcement and collaboration against cartels, with ...

Trump's Tariffs: A slow poison for global growth

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Will Trump's tariffs derail global economic growth, or can strong corporate fundamentals keep the economy afloat? Explore the latest insights from Oxford Economics ...

Operation Dudula’s vigilante crusade meets Parliament’s fury

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How is the illegal immigration debate being distorted in South Africa? A prominent think tank warns against inflated figures and unlawful vigilantism, as Parliament ...

Lehae allegations are a political witch hunt – Zungu

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Sithembiso Zungu, newly appointed MMC for Group Corporate and Shared Services, vehemently denies corruption allegations linked to his past as a Ward Councillor, ...

The Le Roux Question: Millions shape media, courts, democracy?

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Is the influence of South Africa's ultra-wealthy undermining democracy? Economist Dr Séan Mfundza Muller raises alarm over Michiel le Roux's funding of media and ...

Racist slurs ignite SAHRC probe: ActionSA demands justice

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ActionSA's fierce condemnation of Minister Gayton McKenzie’s inflammatory social media posts has ignited a firestorm as the SA Human Rights Commission confirms an ...

Afridax bets language is key to Africa’s financial future

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Afridax is taking a bold step towards financial inclusion by integrating isiZulu into its platform, aiming to empower African users in the crypto economy

New parties fuel apartheid-era divisions, warns Jeff Radebe

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Jeff Radebe, the ANC KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Convenor, has issued a stark warning about the rise of new political parties that threaten to undermine South Africa’s ...

R4bn Question: Can UIF sustain its core mission amid job creation push?

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South Africa's Unemployment Insurance Fund faces a critical test as it steps into the role of funding a job creation programme traditionally supported by the National ...

The great Steinhoff heist: R28bn later and nobody went to jail

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Ibex has sold its entire stake in Pepkor for R28bn, marking a significant turning point in the aftermath of the infamous Steinhoff scandal … this transaction not ...

South Africa on edge as the US deports criminals to eSwatini

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Following the controversial deportation of five foreign criminals from the US to eSwatini, concerns are mounting in South Africa regarding regional security and ...

Demanding Answers: Is R2.4bn in tourism funding delivering results?

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During a heated parliamentary session, the Department of Tourism faced intense scrutiny over its R2. 4 billion budget, with MPs demanding concrete evidence of its ...

NPA's Credibility Crisis: How the Omotoso and Fort Hare trials expose systemic failures

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The NPA and DPCI face intense scrutiny in Parliament as they defend their handling of high-profile cases, including the controversial Omotoso trial. What does this ...

Criticism mounts as minister neglects fishing communities

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How is the DFFE addressing the crisis in small-scale fisheries amidst a R9 billion budget? Discover the unfolding challenges faced by fishing communities

The economic impact of hunting tourism in South Africa

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In the midst of South Africa's economic struggles, where unemployment soars and opportunities dwindle, a controversial yet vital industry—hunting tourism—emerges ...

Millions spent, jobs lost as Tourism Equity Fund scandal exposed

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How the Tourism Equity Fund scandal has led to millions wasted and significant job losses, as Minister Patricia de Lille faces tough questions about transparency ...

South Africa’s crypto market faces regulatory reckoning amid tax demands

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Amidst a turbulent regulatory landscape, South Africa's cryptocurrency sector grapples with evolving tax demands and compliance challenges, raising important questions ...

Stubborn crypto rule costs SA half a billion in taxes

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South Africa stands to gain R540 million in additional tax revenue by aligning its cryptocurrency regulations with global best practices, as revealed by an analysis ...

Sacci warns of stormy outlook as trade slumps amid global turmoil

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Trade conditions in South Africa have slipped back into negative territory, according to the latest Sacci Trade Conditions Survey

GNU Chaos: Political elites betraying SA

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As the GNU falters, the DA's decision to boycott the National Dialogue called by President Cyril Ramaphosa exposes the underlying tensions between the ANC and DA, ...

GNU Chaos: Political elites betray SA

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Forner president Thabo Mbeki tears apart DA's flimsy excuses.