International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva delivers remarks ahead of the annual IMF-World Bank fall meetings The world economy has proven more resilient than expected despite acute strains from multiple shocks, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday, forecasting only a slight slowing of global growth this year and in…
A delegation from Afriforum, Solidariteit, and the Solidarity Movement met with representatives of the Trump administration in Washington. 2 minutes Political analyst Dr Dale McKinley says AfriForum and Solidarity group need to return to South Africa and engage with relevant stakeholders about their grievances. President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that the groups are sowing divisions…
The YCLSA in Free State has called for the removal the CEO of Mangaung Metro power utility – CENTLEC, Malefane Sekoboto. The Young Communist League of South Africa (YCLSA) in Free State has called for the removal the CEO of Mangaung Metro power utility – CENTLEC, Malefane Sekoboto. YCLSA Convener in the province,…
Gambling machines at a casino. The South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP) has warned of the negative impact of gambling on mental health. November marks responsible gambling month; however, statistics paint a grim picture of the impact of excessive gambling on South Africans. The National Responsible Gambling Programme reported a 623 percent increase from 140…
Angry residents demand better service delivery in the Sol Plaatje district municipality. Embattled Sol Plaatje Municipal Manager, Thapelo Matlala has taken a 30-day leave period, following mounting pressure from civil society organisations (CSOs) to have him suspended by the executive council. Since Tuesday, leaders of CSOs have called for the suspension of Matlala following allegations…
Team of Blitzboks. 2 minutes The South African Sevens rugby team were beaten 14-7 by Spain in the bronze medal play-off match to settle for fourth place at the Perth leg of the World Rugby Sevens series in Australia. However, Selvyn Davids, hit back one minute later to level matters for the Blitzboks. The two…
A shooting crime scene. Six people have been killed and several others injured following a shooting incident on the R59 near Meyerton, south of Johannesburg. Police have confirmed that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident. Gauteng SAPS Deputy Commissioner Major-General Fred Kekana is en route to the scene. More details to…
Minister George Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dion George has signed a notice to publish the second draft regulations for the environmental management of Offshore Ship to Ship Transfers, for public comment. This follows the department’s legal success in the African Penguin settlement and its ongoing commitment to marine biodiversity. The regulations introduce a risk-based…
Initiates graduates in Limpopo as the province marks the end of the initiation school season. The traditional initiation season in Limpopo is coming to an end and initiates have started returning home. The provincial government approved more than 600 initiation schools for the winter season and more than 25,000 male initiates from the across the…
Law Enforcement Operation in Mpumalanga Mpumalanga’s Community Safety and Security Liaison Department is urging motorists to drive with caution in the province due to rainfall and increased traffic volumes in parts of the province. Mpumalanga is a gateway to the neighboring Mozambique and the Kingdom of eSwatini. More traffic is expected from Friday next week. Authorities have…
