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latest news & developmentsBlack women get raw deal in adverts
They are seen as drivers of consumerism, but sidelined in the industry that uses their images to sell products
‘Long overdue’: Facebook bans white nationalism on its platforms
Social network extends ban on hate speech to prohibit promotion and support of white nationalism and white separatism
Ramaphosa Jr admits Bosasa paid him R2m
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s son Andile has admitted that he was paid R2-million by Bosasa.
‘Everything is destroyed’: 850,000 people in danger as Cyclone Idai moves west
Cyclone Idai has diaplaced 850 000 people in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi, with hundreds of thousands more in danger as it moves further west.
Hull septuagenarian sent to prison for preying on Kenyan girls
While on holiday, 72-year-old Keith Morris used his elevated status among villagers to groom young girls
Justice minister has ‘full confidence’ in Abrahams
In an interview with Bloomberg, justice minister Michael Masutha says he has ‘full confidence in Shaun Abrahams’.
Investec bleeds R220m from Steinhoff exposure
Steinhoff shares have plunged more than 95% since it reported irregularities in its accounts in December, valuing the business at about R8.85-billion
Denel CEO quits with immediate effect
Zwelakhe Ntshepe has been with the company for 20 years, and was appointed into the Group CEO position six months ago
Zuma’s day: Criminal charges, accusations of betrayal and calls for impeachment
Reactions from politicians, civil society and influential South Africans to Mcebisi Jonas’s statement are pouring in. We round them up here.