Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion minister Mthuli Ncube TREASURY plans to make most of taxes and fees payable strictly in the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency to steer demand and drive up its value. The plans to shore up demand for ZiG are being made as the Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion ministry prepares…
Mahika Mahikeng Festival 2 minutes The North West Department of Economic Development has stated that the North West Parks and Tourism was required to contribute R7 million to last year’s Mahika Mahikeng Cultural Festival due to a contractual obligation. This comes after MEC Bitsa Lenkopane addressed the media following allegations by two former acting CEOs,…
The 7 girl learners appeared in court. 1 minute The case against 11 people accused in the R260 million SASSA fraud scandal has been rolled over to Thursday for final judgment on their bail applications. The accused appeared before the Lenasia Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. They are alleged to have siphoned off social relief payments…
The late Deputy Chief Whip in Parliament, Khethamabala Petros “KP” Sithole. 1 minute The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has confirmed what it calls the assassination of its Deputy Chief Whip in Parliament, Khethamabala Petros “KP” Sithole, who was gunned down in Katlehong on Gauteng’s East Rand on Saturday evening. In a statement, the IFP expressed…
Source: Google.org The new funding initiative aims to equip workers with foundational AI and cybersecurity skills, educate teenagers about safe AI usage, and support nonprofit leaders and public sector officials in developing AI capabilities. South African institutions are set to benefit significantly, with Nelson Mandela University among the recipients of the Google.org Cybersecurity Seminars programme,…
ALS Paramedics on the scene of a serious crash on the N3 Pietermaritzburg. 1 minute Eight people have been injured in a crash on the N3 Pietermaritzburg bound carriageway, just before Shongweni in Durban. It is believed that one of the vehicles involved in the crash was transporting employees to work. The injured individuals have…
SAFTU General-Secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi 1 minute The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has expressed concerns over the World Bank’s recently approved loan to South Africa. The labour federation has argued that the R26 billion loan will worsen the country’s dependence on foreign creditors. The loan is intended to support structural reforms which are…
Former President Nelson Mandela giving a speech after his release 1 minute This year marks the 35th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison. He was released from the Victor Verster Prison on the 11th of February 1990. The Robben Island Museum in Cape Town, together with several other stakeholders hosted a commemorative event. The…
Vehicle seen with headlights on in rainy weather 1 minute The Weather Service says Gauteng can expect isolated showers and thundershowers on Tuesday evening. Forecaster Samke Thwala says isolated showers and thundershowers can be expected for Wednesday over Gauteng. “Looking at the temperatures for tomorrow in Gauteng, Pretoria we’re looking at a minimum of 19…
[File photo] Proteas’ Ryan Rickelton in action 3 minutes Proteas opener Ryan Rickelton made his highest score in any form of domestic or international cricket with 259 on day two of the second Test against Pakistan in Cape Town. Rickelton reached his double century before lunch and, along with Kyle Verreynne and Marco Jansen, extended…
