Google ordered to pay South African media up to R500 million annually

February 25, 2025

South Africa’s Competition Commission has ruled that tech giant Google must pay local news media between R300 million and R500 million annually to address lost advertising revenue and competition imbalances. The decision follows an inquiry that found Google benefits from South African news content by as much as R900 million per year, while local media

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NamPol spends N$700K on defending lawsuits

Acting Inspector General of Police, Major-General Anna-Marie Nainda says the police have spent N$700 000 in lawsuit claims related to unlawful arrest and detention during the past three years. She shared this figure at the start of training in this regard, facilitated by local lawman, Sisa Namandje. Nainda rightly points […]

November 2, 2026

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Aussies deploy armed police after Bondi shooting

The streets of Sydney are seeing an unprecedented security deployment today, with a new specialised police unit beginning high-visibility patrols armed with military assault rifles. The 250-officer Armed Response Command is rolling out across major events, public spaces, transport hubs, and places of worship. The security overhaul is a direct response to last […]

November 2, 2026