A sign cautioning of an accident. Six people have been killed following a crash involving two trucks on the N12 freeway, just after the R42 Bronkhorstspruit/ Delmas Offramp, in Mpumalanga on Monday morning. It’s understood that one of the trucks, which was transporting approximately 22 farm workers to a farm in the area, was stationary…
Minister Gwede Mantashe addressing the Mining Indaba in Cape Town. 4 minutes Minister of Minerals and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe says Africa must use its rich mineral endowment as leverage against the United States and not fear the threats made. Mantashe was speaking at the 31st Invest in African Mining Indaba taking place this week…
Cricket ball and bat. 3 minutes The South African men’s senior cricket test team has received well-wishes and messages of support from the former players and legends such as Jacques Kallis, Vernon Philander and Makhaya Ntini, ahead of its departure for England where it will play Australia in the ICC’s World Test Championship final at…
A man working on the crop. Young innovators at the Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub are offering the agricultural sector some intelligent water management solutions. They’ve developed a smart irrigation system for local small-scale farms. RELATED VIDEO | Mahikeng Digital Innovation Hub hosts a two-day hackathon The innovation guarantees that crops receive the correct amount of…
Bloemfontein Zoo. The Mangaung Metro Municipality in the Free State has allocated R30 million over a three-year period for the refurbishment of its Bloemfontein Zoo. Spokesperson Qondile Khedama says the funds will also be used to ensure the Municipality’s adherence to animal regulations. Khedama says the municipality has acquired veterinary and environmental specialists to prevent…
Businessman Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala in court. Controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is expected to appear before the High Court in Johannesburg to appeal the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court decision to deny him bail. In September, Matlala unsuccessfully applied for bail, with the lower court ruling he is a flight risk and a danger to society. Matlala…
Source: Supplied. Winner: Rising Green Star. Georgina Smit (presenting award), Mellissa Titus, Independent Quality Assurers (Pty) Ltd. The event has gathered the top role players in sustainability in the built environment under the banner: Zero+: Net Zero Today, Climate Positive Tomorrow, which is fittingly the theme of this year’s convention. Lisa Reynolds, chief executive officer…
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,…
A hospital ward National nursing association Denosa has called on both the Northern Cape Health MEC Maruping Lekwene and the department’s HOD to step down. The call follows the findings of the Health Ombudsman, which reflected the systematic failures of the department following the death of two people, and patient neglect at both the Northern…
Gender Equality Researcher, Lisa Vetten appears before the Judicial Conduct Tribunal investigating a complaint lodged against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge in Sandton, Johannesburg on June 30, 2025. The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing sexual harassment allegations against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge has heard how power imbalances in the workplace create difficulties and…
