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Mafia State: Richards Bay Minerals pushes back, but the war is far from over

By Greg Ardé and Sam Sole for amaBhungane Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) pays annual taxes of R1-billion and estimates its economic impact at R8-billion a year, with R1.5-billion going to local businesses in 2021. This huge pot of cash exercises an extraordinary pull on good and bad actors in the surrounding community – as well …

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This is what kings, queens and traditional leaders get paid in South Africa in 2024

By Government Staff Writer President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially declared the salaries and allowances of traditional leaders and members of traditional houses for 2024.

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No end in sight to dispute over appointment of AmaMpondo acting royalty

By LULAMILE FENI The AmaMpondo will have to wait a little longer to regain royal stability as neither of the two feuding parties — the Marhelane and AmaFaku royal families — has been ruled an authentic and legitimate structure to identify an acting king/queen.

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Commission confirms legitimate royal family in Mpondo Kingdom

By Pondoland Times The Marhelane houses have emerged victorious following the release of findings by the Commission led by Dr. Mndende.

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EC traditional leaders want royal representation in provincial legislature

By LULAMILE FENI Eastern Cape traditional leaders believe it is high time that all kings should have royal representatives or parliamentary councillors in the provincial legislature, as is the case in Kwazulu-Natal.

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