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Hlabisa welcomes municipalities signing Code for Ethical Leadership

Hlabisa has welcomed the move, describing it as a positive development.

  • 100 out of 257 South African municipalities sign Code for Ethical Leadership.
  • Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa welcomes municipalities' commitment to ethical governance.
  • Hlabisa seeks Cabinet approval for R30-million allocation to Ditsobotla Local Municipality.

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$604M CH Robinson Verdict Still Isn’t Final Yet

CH Robinson’s $604 million nuclear verdict still hasn’t been affirmed — and that delay matters. John Kingston breaks down where the Lipa v. Lupu Superior case stands, why the judge’s next move could reshape broker liability, and why big brokers think smaller competitors may take the harder hit.

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What's a good annuity rate in 2026?

The right annuity could lock in attractive returns for retirement, but not every high-paying option is a good deal.

  • In 2026, annuity rates range from 5.25% to 6.30% for terms between 2 and 10 years.
  • Rates above 6% are available from some top offers, considered competitive.
  • Factors like insurer's financial strength and contract provisions affect annuity rates.

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Gambia protesters burn tyres to denounce power cuts

In and around the capital Banjul, protesters burned tyres in the street.

  • Protesters in Gambia burn tires and erect barricades in protest of power cuts.
  • President Adama Barrow's residence and Vice President's office targeted by demonstrators.
  • Government promises reliable electricity by end of October.

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UK police step up security measures amid antisemitism concerns before Jewish holidays

UK police launched Operation Tishrei to protect Jewish communities during the High Holy Days, deploying armed officers, patrols and specialist units amid rising antisemitic threats worldwide.

  • Thames Valley Police launching Op Tishrei security operation
  • Heightened patrols around synagogues during Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur
  • Operation funded by government's Protecting Jewish Communities Fund

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Sara Netanyahu, an objective ally of antisemitic conspiracy theorists - opinion

It is also symptomatic that this attack came at exactly the same time as Netanyahu was declaring that the security services had not deemed it necessary to wake him even as warning signs multiplied.

  • Sara Netanyahu links Golan's prior knowledge to her husband's political predicament
  • Comments fuel antisemitic conspiracy theories
  • Undermines Israeli security services' credibility
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