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President Cyril Ramaphosa. President Cyril Ramaphosa wants the UN Security Council to be more representative.He called on the international community to support a comprehensive Covid-19 stimulus package for African countries.The pandemic has highlighted the urgency to end poverty in all its forms, Ramaphosa told the UN.President Cyril Ramaphosa reiterated South Africa and the continent's long-held…

The government says engaging in lawless behaviour is not a responsible way to resolve conflict.This after several Clicks stores were vandalised on Monday following a hair advert that sparked outrage.More than 400 stores were targeted during the protest action.The government has noted the public outrage over a TRESemme advertisement which Clicks published but says engaging…

Police Minister Bheki Cele visited the family of slain teenager Nathaniel Julies in Eldorado Park. He said an IPID investigation was under way into allegations that Julies was killed by police.Angry residents demanded justice for the teen and called for one of their arrested leaders to be released.Angry residents of Eldorado Park called for one of…

Nedbank has reported a 202% increase in credit impairment costs for the six months to June.The banking group's CEO, Mike Brown, says urgent state action on structural reform is needed.The CEO says the upcoming Medium Term Budget Statement is the best opportunity for government to show that it is serious about reform.Nedbank CEO Mike Brown has called…

Nick Mallett (Gallo Images) Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett believes SA Rugby can't make an informed decision on whether to go to Europe or not if it doesn't first re-evaluate the number of teams in the country.Any re-drawing of franchises must include a team from the Eastern Cape, with the 63-year-old labelling it a "no-brainer".Mallett…