Buti Manamela sworn in as Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela has been sworn in as Minister of Higher Education and Training and welcomed to Cabinet by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday. Manamela replaces Nobuhle Nkabane, who was removed from the position by President Ramaphosa on Tuesday night. The Presidency did not give…
A shopper pushes a trolley outside a Mr Price branch at the Trade Route Mall in Lenasia on 08 February 2023. South African clothing retailer Mr Price reported a 6.3% rise in its first-quarter sales on Wednesday, with comparable store sales up 3%, supported by the shift of Easter holidays into April and a timely winter…
[File Image] Accused 1, 2 and 3, Muzi Sibiya, Bongani Ntanzi, and Prince Mncube seating in the dock at the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial in Pretoria. The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria is expected to hear testimony today on the photos taken of the inspection in loco conducted earlier this month in the Senzo…
A substation in Johannesburg. Power utility, City Power says there’ll be fewer unplanned power outages and a more stable, consistent electricity supply for households and businesses. The embattled power utility indicated that with more infrastructure back online, it’ll now be able to respond to faults faster, significantly reducing downtime during power interruptions. City Power spokesperson,…
StartUp20 launches meeting for SME development. Concerns are growing about the widening gap between public and private educational institutions. This issue was discussed at the Startup20 Summit, which provides a platform for small businesses to engage with G20 leaders. On the second and final day of the StartUp20 Midterm Engagement, the focus was on how…
A suspect linked to the murder of former City of Ekurhuleni Municipality Chief Auditor Mpho Mafole appears in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court. Live stream below:
Former Hawks head Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya. Former Hawks Head, Godfrey Lebeya, has denied Hawks’ interference in the arrest of Katiso “KT” Molefe for the murder of whistleblower Armand Swart. This follows allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, that Molefe had contacted the then Hawks head Lebeya, when officers from the Police…
People on a farm. Commercial farmers organisation, Agri Western Cape, has expressed concern over the announcement of a 30% US tariff increase on South African exports set to take effect next month. This comes after US President Donald Trump announced that goods from South Africa will be subject to a 30% tariff increase from August…
The Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg hears the bail application for Tiffany Meek, the 31-year-old woman accused of the murder of her son Jayden-Lee Meek. Live stream below:
FlySafair check in counters are seen in this picture taken on 22 July 2025 amid a strike over a wage dispute. Trade union Solidarity says it’s willing to negotiate downwards in its wage dispute with FlySafair. The two parties will resume their CCMA-led wage negotiations in Centurion this afternoon. The union says priority will be focussed on…
