Xiphos Protection Group vehicles. 1 minute The Bellville Regional Court has convicted Xiphos Security Services and its director, Philip Johannes October, on multiple charges related to tax evasion and fraud. Hawks Spokesperson Siyabulela Vukubi says the convictions followed a Section 112 plea agreement. The charges include fraud, tax evasion, and failure to pay taxes such…
President Cyril Ramaphosa briefs on foodborne illnesses 3 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will use its presidency of the G20 countries to harness global commitment to tackle the world’s challenges. Ramaphosa officially launched South Africa’s presidency in the G20 in Parliament on Tuesday. He says they will also achieve the Millennium development goals…
By-elections in Thabazimbi 2 minutes Voting is underway in the by-election at the dissolved Thabazimbi Local Municipality, in Limpopo. More than 51 000 registered voters are registered to cast their votes at 57 voting stations. Twelve wards became vacant when the council was dissolved in October following years of political instability. Voting started smoothly with…
Former Arts and Culture Deputy Minister Nocawe Mafu and the Bapedi Queen Mother, Regent Manyaku Thulare, during the Gym hand over formal program at the Royal Palace in February 27, 2024. 2 minutes The High Court in Polokwane, Limpopo, has ruled that Queen Manyaku Thulare must be the Bapedi acting queen, pending a ruling by…
[FILE IMAGE]: Zebras seen at a game reserve. 1 minute A fire has ravaged the Manyane Game Reserve near Mahikeng in the North West leaving extensive damage in its wake. It is reported that the blaze broke out this afternoon and the cause of the fire is still unknown. The resort was still getting renovated….
[File Image]: Thembi Simelane addresses media briefing as Justice Minister. 1 minute The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it will pursue further action against former Justice Minister, Thembi Simelane to ensure that she is held accountable for her alleged role in the VBS Mutual Bank scandal, despite her cabinet reshuffle. Last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa reshuffled…
[File Image]: A voter places his ballot paper inside a ballot box after casting his vote. 1 minute A by-election will be held today at Ward 9 in Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo, which includes parts of Dysselsdorp, Schoemanshoek and other outlying areas. The by-election follows Patriotic Alliance (PA) councillor, Bertram Jantjies, joining the Democratic…
FC Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal in action with RCD Mallorca’s Leo Roman. 2 minutes The return of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to Barcelona’s starting line-up following an injury layoff inspired the team to their 5-1 thrashing of Mallorca, manager Hansi Flick said on Tuesday. During Yamal’s four-week absence with an ankle injury leaders Barcelona picked up…
[File Image]: Signage is seen outside the Moody’s Corporation headquarters in Manhattan. 1 minute Rating agency Moody’s has maintained South Africa’s credit rating at Ba2 with a stable outlook, keeping it at sub-investment grade. In a statement released on Wednesday, Moody’s attributed its decision to the country’s strong and independent institutions, including the judiciary and…
Eskom client loading electricity on prepaid meter. 1 minute Build One South Africa’s leader, Mmusi Maimane, will spearhead a picket today against Eskom’s application to the National Energy Regulator (NERSA) for a 36.1% electricity tariff increase. Eskom has applied to NERSA to approve a 36.1% electricity price hike from April 2025, an 11.8% price increase…
