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Shoprite Food Security Index shows Modest Gains

The Shoprite Food Security Index rose to 56.5 from 44.9, showing modest gains. Yet hunger remains widespread as affordability and income constraints—especially in female-headed homes—limit diet diversity despite price curbs and feeding schemes.
November 4, 2025

Walmart Clearwater Mall Store to Open on West Rand

Walmart will open its first South African store at Clearwater Mall on Johannesburg’s West Rand, bringing its Every Day Low Prices model, a broad product mix, and 80+ jobs. Most goods will be locally sourced, with select global brands.
October 31, 2025
Zuma to Repay R28.9m, Foundation Vows Court Fight

Zuma to Repay R28.9m, Foundation Vows Court Fight

The Pretoria High Court ordered Jacob Zuma to repay R28.9 million in state-funded legal fees with interest, within 60 days. The JG Zuma Foundation slammed the ruling as unconstitutional, says officials should face PFMA action, and signals a possible damages claim against
October 28, 2025

Trump Rules Out 2028 VP Bid, Teases Third Term

Aboard Air Force One, Donald Trump ruled out a 2028 vice-presidential bid but kept “Trump third term 2028” talk alive, despite the 22nd and 12th Amendments. He praised JD Vance and Marco Rubio while courting intrigue over his future plans.
October 28, 2025
Louvre Jewellery Heist Arrests: Two Suspects Held

Louvre Jewellery Heist Arrests: Two Suspects Held

French prosecutors confirm Louvre jewellery heist arrests after the $102m daylight robbery. Two men were detained near Paris, including one at Charles de Gaulle Airport, as investigators pursue the missing jewels and other suspects.
October 27, 2025
Probe Into Fake Matric School at DUT Intensifies

Probe Into Fake Matric School at DUT Intensifies

DUT is investigating “Matric Scholars,” an alleged fake matric school at DUT that took over R8,000 per learner without valid NSC exam numbers. The DA demands urgent learner placement at recognised centres and accountability from DUT.
October 27, 2025
Louvre Museum Robbery Exposes Security Weak Spots

Louvre Museum Robbery Exposes Security Weak Spots

A swift, daylight Louvre museum robbery saw thieves scale a ladder, cut into the Apollo Gallery and flee with Napoleonic jewels, reigniting concerns over French museum security as investigators probe organised crime links and add the treasures to Interpol’s database.
October 21, 2025
Fort Hare SIU investigation sparks Parliament visit

Fort Hare SIU Investigation Sparks Parliament Visit

A Special Investigating Unit probe found R17m paid for undelivered ICT work at Fort Hare. As protests turn violent and key buildings burn, Parliament visits on 21 Oct while the university moves classes online and pursues recoveries.
October 20, 2025
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