Source: Pixabay More than 1.2 million South Africans applied for the tax directive, with at least 1.14 million approved. According to the revenue service, the remainder were “declined for a variety of reasons, including incorrect identity numbers and incorrect tax numbers, among others”. “Sars reminds taxpayers, who want to apply for a withdrawal to make…
Illustration of two glass and a car key depicting drunk driving. Two off-duty police officers and a taxi driver with an overloaded vehicle have been arrested on charges of drinking and driving at two roadblocks held in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday night. Provincial Transport Department spokesperson Ndabezinhle Sibiya says in separate incidents, a police officer from…
Source: Supplied. Protea Hotel by Marriott Delta, Nigeria. These new additions highlight Protea Hotels by Marriott’s ongoing expansion on the continent, offering both business and leisure travellers contemporary comfort coupled with authentic local charm. “We are excited to expand our footprint in Africa with the opening of these two exceptional properties,” said Sandra Schulze-Potgieter, vice…
A lawyer and conveyancer, Mayoyo has extended her influence to the leadership of the CR Foundation, named in honour of her father, as well as educating the community on financial literacy. ZIMBABWE’S Miss Earth beauty pageant representative Tatenda Kimberly Mayoyo is confident of bringing the world crown home at the Miss Earth 2024 finals slated…
A grade 12 learner needs to raise R37000 for a cataract The family of a Grade 12 learner, Kamogelo Motaung, is racing against time to raise enough funds to afford eye surgery. Motaung has cataracts in both eyes and is desperate for assistance as this is affecting his studies. Although government hospitals offer the service,…
Border Management Authority officials. 1 minute Police union, SAPU, says the use of new technology to curb illegal border crossings will also enhance efficiencies at points of entry. The Border Management Authority (BMA) unveiled four high-tech drones and 40 cameras to be deployed across various points of entry this Easter period. SAPU spokesperson Lesiba Thobakgale…
Chairperson of the Ad Hoc Committee Investigating allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi delivers opening address at Parliament, Cape Town on August 5, 2025. The African National Congress (ANC) Chief Whip in Parliament, Mdumiseni Ntuli, has assured the public that proceedings by the parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of police corruption made by…
R.I.P tombstone 1 minute The family of a University of Venda student who was found dead on Wednesday, last week, at his off-campus residence say they are waiting for a forensic report on the cause of his death. Vhutshilo Munyai was found dead in his room by security officers who alerted the University management in…
A Gift of the Givers team gives aid to residents of the Thabo Mbeki Informal Settlement in Mthatha that have been severely affected by the recent floods in this image captured on 13 June 2025. Gift of the Givers teams will launch full-scale humanitarian operations at Saldanha Bay on the Cape West Coast today after…
People living in this area travel long distances looking for the precious liquid. This year’s El Niño-induced drought makes it even worse for them. TWIGGY trees with no sign of life, rocky terrains and a generally dry outlook characterise this location. Found in the lower south of the country, Chikombedzi is the true definition of…
