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The South African Mint Unveils “African Range” Collection

The South African Mint Unveils “African Range” Collection

Posted by Smile Staff Reporter on  27 May 2026
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Category: Lifestyle, News
    The South African Mint has unveiled a Groundbreaking High-Relief “African Range” Collection. The  Mint this week announced the launch of its first-ever high-relief coin range, The African Range.  A celebration of world-class craftsmanship, The African Range redefines the boundaries of numismatics. This transforms the coin from a traditional medium into a sculptural work of enduring cultural and artistic significance.   The South African Mint Unveils Groundbreaking High-Relief “African Range” Collection   “This is
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Ramaphosa: Phala Phala report based on speculation, conjecture, not evidence

Posted by Smile Staff Reporter on  27 May 2026
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Category: News
  President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched a legal bid in the Western Cape High Court to have the Section 89 Independent Panel report into the Phala Phala saga reviewed and set aside, arguing that the panel “misconceived its mandate” and relied on speculation rather than evidence.   In court papers filed in Cape Town, Ramaphosa says the panel’s findings and recommendations are “irrational and contrary to the principle of legality”.   “The Panel rendered its
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Home Affairs calls in digital “Ghost Busters” to hunt payroll fraud

Posted by Caitlin Maledo on  27 May 2026
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Category: News
    The Home Affairs Department will soon begin tracking down ghost workers in government departments, with the use of a digital verification system.     The platform is set to go live next month for an initial two-month verification process across national and provincial departments.     “The Department of Home Affairs has developed a world-class new online realtime employee verification portal for National Treasury as part of government’s broader digital transformation agenda to strengthen public sector accountability
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Ramaphosa lodges formal application to review Phala Phala report

Posted by Danielle Mentoor on  26 May 2026
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Category: News, News Trending
  President Cyril Ramaphosa has lodged a formal application in the Western Cape High Court to review and set aside the Phala Phala Independent Panel report.   The report found that there was prima facie evidence that Ramaphosa may have violated the Constitution and exposed himself to a conflict of interest between his official duties and private business.   The application was filed on Tuesday and specifically challenges the panel’s recommendation contained in paragraph 264
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WCED Explains Why Learners May Appear “Double Booked” in Admissions

Posted by Smile Staff Reporter on  26 May 2026
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Category: News
  The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has clarified how the 2027 on-time admissions process for Grade R, 1, and 8 will unfold, stressing that the first round of results is only the beginning of a longer placement process.   According to the department, the initial outcomes will be released on Thursday. However, WCED MEC David Maynier warns that parents should not assume that these first results represent the final status of their child’s application.