Ramaphosa unveils R20bn transformation fund, says SA economy starving

3 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s economy has been held back from reaching its full potential. Speaking during his address, he reaffirms the government’s commitment to working with businesses, labour unions, and social partners to drive structural reforms for inclusive growth and job creation. To support black-owned and small businesses, Ramaphosa announces a…

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Bosch replaces Nortje in squad for Champions Trophy tournament

Cricket ball and bat seen on the pitch. 1 minute Titans fast bowler Corbin Bosch has been named in the 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan later this month. The 30-year-old, who made his One-Day International debut against Pakistan in December, replaces the injured Anrich Nortje. Lions fast bowler Kwena Maphaka…

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Manager denies Manchester City’s January transfer spending fears

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Erling Haaland applaud fans after Premier League match against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium, London, Britain on February 2, 2025. 2 minutes Manchester City’s January spending was not a precautionary measure for a future transfer embargo, manager Pep Guardiola said, adding the club would learn the verdict of a hearing…

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UPDATE: 13 killed Hoedspruit road crash

Broken windshield after a car crash. 2 minutes Limpopo MEC for Transport, Violet Mathye says the number of people killed in the road crash in Hoedspruit is 13 and not 15 as reported earlier. Mathye visited the R40 road where a bakkie collided head-on with a taxi and caught fire. The 13 were burnt beyond…

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SIU probes Mpumalanga education tender irregularities

Empty classroom 2 minutes The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is probing tender irregularities in Mpumalanga’s Education Department. It’s investigating alleged corruption related to six tenders. Apparently, irregular payments were made to various service providers, who were contracted to provide food stuff, to six boarding schools in the province. President Cyril Ramaphosa recently signed a proclamation…

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Limpopo taxi crash claims several lives

File image: A taxi accident in Limpopo in December 2024. 1 minute Several passengers have died in a road crash between a taxi and a bakkie on the R40 road in Hoedspruit in Limpopo. The total number of those killed has not yet been confirmed. It is believed that eight of the deceased are employees…

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More foreign pressure on ANC essential: Solidarity Movement

Land is seen alongside the Liesbeek river in Cape Town, South Africa 02 June 2021. 2 minutes Solidarity Movement chairperson, Flip Buys says they do not like the African National Congress (ANC), but love the country. The Solidarity Movement, AfriForum, and Solidarity held a media conference over US president, Donald Trump’s executive order on the…

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