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AfriForum, Solidarity engagements with White House slammed

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…

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SAFA, Banyana wage dispute resolved

Banyana training camp The wage dispute between defending Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions, Banyana Banyana and the South African Football Association (SAFA) has been resolved. Speaking after the SAFA Congress held in Sandton, SAFA CEO Lydia Monyepao acknowledged that match bonuses weren’t paid but said the matter has now been settled. The players…

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Eskom stabilises grid as it prepares for harsh winter

Matla Power Station in Mpumalanga. 2 minutes Eskom is conducting high levels of planned maintenance in anticipation for high demand for the coming winter season. According to a statement released on Friday, 11 April, the power utility says 14.85% of its generating capacity is offline for planned maintenance. “The high level of planned maintenance aims…

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Resources increased to fight crime in Soshanguve: Mchunu

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Premier Panyaza Lesufi seen visiting the families of the victims of the Soshanguve shooting. 2 minutes Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says police resources have been increased in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria, to fight crime. Mchunu is visiting the area following a shooting incident at the Marry Me informal settlement last…

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Inflation targeting relieves SA’s economic crisis: Kganyago

Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago. 1 minute Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, has defended the bank’s inflation targeting, saying it has served the South African economy well. He has also strongly argued that the current 3% to 6% six inflation targeting should be lowered. Kganyago says since the adoption of inflation targeting 25 years ago,…

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SA Clubs to face CAF showdowns in Cairo and Durban

4 minutes The fight continues for three South African clubs in the CAF inter-club competitions this season. That’s despite both Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns failing to win their first-leg semi-final home encounters this past weekend against Egyptian opposition Pyramids FC and Al Ahly, respectively. The two South African clubs will have to dig deep…

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