Taxpayers Funded R779 Million in Security for State Properties — Minister Says Asset Optimisation Offers Relief

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14 August 2025 | 08:25 CAT 2-minute read In a nutshell: R779 million spent on private security over five years for a portfolio of largely under-utilised state properties. A plan to dispose of 1 600 non-core properties is expected to save R200 million annually in...

The Asia Pacific Report

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14 August 2025 | 07:55 CAT 2-minute read Myanmar’s military declares ‘end’ to emergency, but control tightens ahead of December election In a nutshell:  State of emergency lifted—but martial law imposed in 63 townships, signalling continued military dominance. Aung...

Operation Dudula: Questions raised about government’s inaction amid group’s plans to meet with Health Minister

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13 August 2025 | 11:45 CAT 1-minute read South Africa faces a deepening crisis as Operation Dudula, an anti-immigrant group, continues its campaign to deny undocumented migrants access to public healthcare—a move that defies constitutional protections and threatens...

The Media Lens

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13 August 2025 | 11:11 CAT 1-minute read Echoes in the Dust: Gaza’s Press Silenced Amid War In the battered streets of Gaza, journalists like Anas al-Sharif have become both witnesses and casualties of one of the deadliest campaigns in history against the press. In...

Corruption Allegations Shadow Pretoria Police Appointment, Sparking Calls for Reform

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12 August 2025 | 13:40 CAT 2-minute read Controversy has erupted following the appointment of a police brigadier allegedly linked to multi-million rand fraud and corruption to a key policing role in Pretoria’s Moot District. Despite lacking operational experience and...