Rough diamonds on a table. 1 minute The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has rejected Petra Diamond’s retrenchment notice of over 200 mineworkers in its Pretoria and Northern Cape Operations. According to the union, the company says the diamond industry is facing the longest downturn in over 30 years. It says this is driven by…
File Image: Satellites 2 minutes The Independent Communications Authority (ICASA) says its report and findings on the future of Satellite services in the country will be made available in April. The regulator concluded a round of oral hearings in Gauteng to develop a transparent satellite regulatory framework with clear rules for potential investors. Several stakeholders…
A 3D-printed miniature model of Elon Musk and the TikTok logo are seen in this illustration taken January 23, 2025. 3 minutes Billionaire Elon Musk said that he was not interested in purchasing TikTok, the popular short-video app that the United States has been trying to ban over national security concerns with its Chinese owner…
File image: The logo of Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo. 2 minutes Volvo South Africa has issued a safety recall for three of its models launched into the domestic vehicle market between January 2023 and October 2024. The National Consumer Commission (NCC) says Volvo SA notified the commission about the recall of the three models. This…
3 minutes On Thursday night, South Africans tuned in to their TVs and radios as President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on various issues, including the electricity crisis. Many were eagerly awaiting his remarks on the widely discussed return of load shedding in households. “The measures we have implemented through the Energy Action Plan have…
South African Post Office (SAPO) 1 minute The Communications Workers Union (CWU) has warned that there is a ‘huge possibility’ that the South African Post Office (SAPO) may cease functioning at the end of this month. The union says if the postal service company does not receive the additional R3.8 billion in funding promised by…
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…
Outside City Hall in Cape Town where the State of the Nation Address will be delivered. 1 minute Western Cape Premier Alan Winde is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to prioritise urgent structural reforms to fix all ports of entry and the rail network to boost economic growth. Winde says the Port of Cape Town…
An illegal connection in a building. 2 minutes Energy expert Professor Sampson Mamphweli has warned that if people continue with illegal electricity connections, it poses a threat to the already overstretched power grid. In the State of the Nation Address on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the country’s energy supply is on a positive trajectory…
Beaded jewellery on a stall. 2 minutes Despite today being one of the busiest days of the year, street vendors around Cape Town City Hall report slow business. President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver his first State of the Nation Address under the government of national unity (GNU). Street vendors in and around Cape…
