Latest

Ratepayers oppose eThekwini’s proposed R2.8 million rebranding plan

3 minutes The eThekwini Ratepayers and Residents Association (ERRA) has threatened to take action against the eThekwini Municipality’s proposed R2.8 million rebranding initiative. The metro says the move aims to create a new city logo reflecting its evolving identity. The proposal has been met with strong opposition, particularly from organisations representing residents. ERRA president Ish Prahladh says…

Read More

Melikhaya Frans wins 1 City Marathon

Gqeberha-based long distance runner Melikhaya Frans. 1 minute Gqeberha-based long distance runner Melikhaya Frans has won the ninth edition of the 1 City Marathon in Eastern Cape. The Nelson Mandela Bay’s flagship marathon saw over 2 000 athletics participate in the full, half, and 10-kilometre races respectively. Favourable weather conditions helped many runners to qualify for…

Read More

Netflix down for thousands due to traffic for Tyson, Paul bout

Boxers Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, Katie Taylor, and Amanda Serrano attend a news conference, ahead of their postponed professional fight which was set to take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. 2 minutes Streaming platform Netflix was down for thousands of users in the United States late on Friday, outage tracking website Downdetector.com said, just…

Read More

FEATURE: The DA’s ascendance from opposition party to GNU

DA leader John Steenhuisen and ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa. 6 minutes After nearly 24 years in opposition, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has finally ascended to the highest levels of South Africa’s government. This achievement has seen it having to join hands with old foes and negotiate strategic compromises. But even as it proceeds to work…

Read More

SA’s refinery capacity has been reduced: Outgoing BP SA Chairperson

BP Southern African retiring Chairperson, Thandi Orleyn, says South Africa’s refinery capacity has been reduced and the market has become import concentrated. This follows the Mineral and Petroleum Resources department flagging the security of the country’s fuel supply having become vulnerable because of the recent closure of domestic refineries. This was revealed at the Portfolio…

Read More