1 minute Further relief is anticipated for South African consumers as the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is widely expected to announce an interest rate cut this afternoon following its meeting. During its last announcement in September, the central bank decided to reduce the rate by 25 basis points, putting the repo rate at…
Shoppers stand at a Pick n Pay store at the Dobson Point Shopping Centre, in Soweto on March 19, 2024. Independent Economist Elize Kruger expects inflation to remain well contained despite an increase in the July Consumer Price Inflation (CPI). The CPI rose from 3% in June to 3.5% in July. The main drivers of…
IFP supporters at an event. 1 minute Over 30 000 people are expected to attend the Inkatha Freedom Party’s (IFP) 50th birthday rally at the Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Stadium this weekend. The IFP was founded by the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi on March 21, 1975, in KwaNzimela, Melmoth, in northern KwaZulu-Natal. It was first known…
South African Music Awards (Sama) FOR 30 years, the South African Music Awards (Sama) has been the heartbeat of the continent’s music scene, pulsating with the rhythm of creativity, innovation and excellence. This year’s milestone ceremony promises to be an unforgettable tribute to the industry’s finest. The nominees have been announced and a stage has…
Pupil writing an exam Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says contingency measures are in place to address any unforeseen circumstances during the matric examinations. More than 900 000 candidates are expected to sit for the exams starting on Tuesday. Gwarube says provinces have also prepared alternative venues to ensure the examinations proceed smoothly in the…
File image: Former Education Minister and Ambassador, Prof. Sibusiso Bengu. 1 minute Former Education Minister and Ambassador, Professor Sibusiso Bengu, has passed away. According to a family statement, Bengu passed away at home in his sleep last night. The family says they will fondly remember him as a dear husband, father, uncle, grandfather and an…
Construction cranes 2 minutes Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says there are links between the so-called construction mafia and other forms of organised crime. He was speaking at a national summit on crime at construction sites in Durban. The summit has heard that the problem began in KwaZulu-Natal and has spread to Gauteng, the Western Cape and the…
Authorities seized more than 16 tonnes of cocaine 1 minute Police in KwaZulu-Natal say investigations are underway following the discovery of cocaine with an estimated value of R80 million concealed inside a container at the Durban Harbour. Police Spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says police received information about a vessel that left Brazil at the beginning of…
In a statement, PICA founder and executive director Chipo Basopo-Chindungwe said the event will provide an opportunity for girls from different schools to participate. ZIMBABWEAN youth theatre entity, the Precious Children’s Arts (PICA) Organisation, in partnership with Little Mr and Miss Africa, will host the first-ever Colours of Her Future: Girl Child Picnic Celebration at…
Televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his two co-accused Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho appearing in the Gqeberha High Court. 1 minute Televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused, Lusanda Sulani and Zikiswa Sitho, have been found not guilty on all charges against them. Omotoso who was arrested at the Chief Dawid Stuurman Airport eight years ago, has…
