Champions of sustainability recognised with GBCSA Leadership Awards 2024

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…

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South Africans urged to spend wisely this Black Friday

Thousands of consumers are expected to flock to shopping malls to take advantage of discounts. 3 minutes Amid the excitement of Black Friday deals, South African consumers are flocking to malls to secure limited-time deals. With the rising cost of living and high unemployment rates, shoppers are being encouraged to carefully assess their affordability and…

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Ramaphosa warns AfriForum against sowing divisions in SA

President Cyril Ramaphosa speaking during a meeting with government stakeholders. 2 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned AfriForum against creating divisions in the country by seeking intervention from the United States government on South African policies. Speaking on the sidelines of the Education Lekgotla in Boksburg, Johannesburg, Ramaphosa responded to reports that AfriForum and other…

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ActionSA clarifies stance on ANC working relationship

ActionSA leader, Herman Mashaba ActionSA insists it will make its mark as a constructive opposition, saying the party will support progressive government policies but oppose measures that fail South Africans. Five years since its establishment during lockdown, ActionSA reflects on its growth and its place in South Africa’s political landscape. ActionSA has sought to clarify…

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Tickets for Pirates-Sundowns match not yet sold out

FILE | Pirates vs Sundowns 1 minute The tickets for the highly anticipated Betway Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are not yet sold out, but the capacity crowd is expected by Sunday afternoon. The League has introduced the new ticketing system which many fans are still grappling with. Stadium management CEO Bertie…

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Eskom projects R10 billion profit for 2024/25: Ramokgopa

Eskom’s logo is seen at the Megawatt Park in Sunninghill, South Africa, May 18, 2023. 2 minutes The Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says Eskom is expecting to achieve a minimum profit of R10-billion in the 2024/25 financial year. Last week, Eskom released its financial report for the financial year 2023/24 which covers the year-end of March…

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Three fishermen die after boat capsizes in Western Cape

NSRI boat during a rescue mission Authorities in the Western Cape are investigating an incident in which three fishermen died after their boat capsized off Shelly Point near St Helena Bay. National Sea Rescue Institute spokesperson Craig Lambinon says various emergency services were activated when eyewitnesses reported seeing at least one man clinging to the…

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