SAA CEO Prof John Lamola resigns

SAA CEO Professor John Lamola. The Board of South African Airways has announced the resignation its CEO, Professor John Lamola. In a statement released on Friday, both the Board and Transport Minister Barbara Creecy confirmed they have accepted his departure, which takes effect at the end of April. Lamola took the helm of the national…

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South Africa reflects on 30 years of the TRC

File: Members of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Deputy Chairperson, Dr. Alex Boraine Chairperson, Archbishop Desmond Tutu (centre) and Commissioner, Rev. Bongani Finca (right), commissioner at the first hearing in East London, Eastern Cape on April 1996. Thirty years ago, South Africa witnessed the first hearings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The TRC…

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DHL Stormers team manager “Chippie” Solomon dies

DHL Stormers Team Manager Chippie Solomon. The DHL Stormers Team Manager, Christopher Solomon, better known as “Chippie”, has died. The Western Cape rugby community has expressed its shock and sadness over Solomon’s death. He served as the team manager from 2004 until his death. Solomon took charge of over 350 matches during his tenure. Stormers…

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LIVE: Gauteng Education MEC briefs media on the state of education

Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile is expected to provide an update on the state of education in the province.  The briefing comes amid ongoing concerns around overcrowded classrooms, infrastructure backlogs and learner placement challenges. Gauteng’s education system continues to face significant pressure due to rapid urbanisation and inward migration, which have placed strain on schools,…

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Gerda Steyn wins seventh consecutive Two Oceans Marathon

Ultra marathon specialist, Gerda Steyn Ultra-marathon specialist Gerda Steyn has secured her seventh Two Oceans Marathon in a row. This is after crossing the finish line first on the University of Cape Town playing fields after 56 gruelling kilometres in the 2026 edition of the race. Steyn finished ahead of Kenya’s Margaret Jepchumba. 🏁 Ultra…

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Concerns raised over DA leadership succession, youth renewal

The Democratic Alliance holds its Federal Congress as they prepare to elect new leadership Political analyst Xolelwa Gashe has raised concern over the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) leadership succession plan. Gashe used the DA’s Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille as an example, saying the party seems to be failing to groom its young people to takeover….

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