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AWIEF 2026: African Women Entrepreneurs Set to Take Centre Stage in Cape Town

69 Days to go – Beyond Access: Owning Capital, Markets & Power Female founders, we’re getting closer! Cape Town, South Africa – The countdown is on to the 2026 AWIEF Conference, bringing together women entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and business leaders from across Africa for two days of networking, learning, pitching and collaboration. Also read: MEET...
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South Africa Ranked 7th Globally for Organized Crime as SAPD Infiltration Reaches Critical Levels

“South Africa is doing rather badly. ” – Dr Mark Shaw on South Africa’s criminality score. Organized Crime levels has risen and South Africa has climbed to a staggering 7th place out of 193 countries on the Global Organized Crime Index. This places the nation alongside high-conflict zones like Colombia, Mexico, and Afghanistan. This alarming ranking was highlighted...
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The Remarkable Rise of Artisans in South Africa: Skills, Jobs and Opportunities in the Public and Private Sector

The rise of Artisans in South Africa, skill trades filling gaps in the public and private sector. Artisans are increasingly being recognised for their valuable contribution to South Africa’s infrastructure development, economic growth and industrial future. Across municipalities, the private sector and government, the importance of skilled artisans is gaining renewed attention. According to Ogodiseng...
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Intelligence-led drone operation leads to arrest of smash-and-grab suspects

A successful intelligence-led operation by the City’s Law Enforcement and Metro Police Departments, and drone surveillance technology has resulted in the arrest of five suspects linked to multiple smash-and-grab incidents in Elsies River. Watch: https://youtu.be/QDd9BrnWiBA Following the incidents over the last few weeks, intelligence teams analysed available data and reviewed CCTV footage to identify and...
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BLITSNUUS met Koedoe

Blitsnuus met Koedoe om 09:00 Duisende kinders buite die skoolstelsel in Suid-Afrika Volgens ’n nuwe verslag was daar na raming sowat 405 000 kinders tussen die ouderdomme van sewe en 18 wat in 2024 nie by enige onderwysinstelling ingeskryf was nie. Byna 140 000 van hierdie kinders val boonop binne die verpligte skoolgaande ouderdomsgroep. Kenners...
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