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In today's news there has been increased criticism against the South African government and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) over the handling of the evacuation of South Africans trapped amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Meanwhile, businessman Suleiman Carime has portrayed himself as a victim of Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala and Brown Mogotsi after investing R10 million in the Medicare24 Tshwane district.
Furthermore, the longer the Middle East conflict continues, the greater the strain South African households are likely to feel on their finances.
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Middle East War: Were SA and Derko caught napping?
Criticism has increased against the South African government and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) over the management of the evacuation of South Africans stranded amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
As conflict engulfs the Gulf region and thousands of South Africans remain stranded due to airspace closures, questions are being raised about whether the government has done enough to bring its citizens home and who should foot the bill.
When attacks and counter-attacks on Iran threw the Middle East into turmoil, thousands of South Africans found themselves stranded in the Gulf states with no clear way home.
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Two suspects killed in shootout with police in Inanda, KZN
Two suspects have been killed in a shootout with police in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
It is understood that there was firing in Inanda on Monday.
One of the suspects is believed to be wanted in 10 murder cases, including a recent incident last weekend.
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Carim says Matlala and Mogotsi treated him unfairly in business deals
Businessman Suleiman Carime has portrayed himself as a victim of Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala and Brown Mogotsi after investing R10 million in Medicare24 Tshwane District.
Carime testified at the Madlanga Commission on Monday about his relationship with Matlala, Mogotsi and suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu.
He confirmed the business relationship involving Matlala R360 million South African Police Service (SAPS) contract Providing medical services.
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'Let's close this chapter': Matric Class of 2025 urged to collect NSC certificates
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has urged the Class of 2025 to collect their National Senior Certificate (NSC) from their respective schools.
The department reminded recent matriculants on Monday that certificates are ready for collection and that this document is a vital requirement for employment opportunities, tertiary study and bursary applications.
“All candidates appearing for the November 2025 National Senior Certificate Examination can collect their certificates from their respective schools from Tuesday, March 10, 2026,” the department said.
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Motsepe and other mining giants stand to benefit from Middle East conflict
The longer the conflict in the Middle East continues, the greater the strain South African households are likely to feel on their finances. However, there is a silver lining: Prolonged stress pushes up the value of gold and other precious metals.
Gold and platinum group metals (PGMs), such as platinum, palladium and rhodium, form a meaningful part of the country's export basket.
If the Middle East conflict drives up gold and PGM prices, several South African mining giants, such as African Rainbow Minerals founder Patrice Motsepe, could benefit, as higher mineral prices potentially boost the country's mining sector and support economic growth.
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