MTN8 Trophy. Spectators have started arriving at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga for what promises to be a thrilling MTN 8 final match. The clash between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch is scheduled to kick off at 6 pm on Saturday. These are some of the supporters who adhered to the call to arrive early at…
The Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) has welcomed the Agriculture Department’s long-term strategy for addressing the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen yesterday announced the department’s 10-year strategy to address the FMD outbreak, starting with a mass vaccination drive which will prioritise high-risk provinces. The department is said to have…
Deputy Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Andrew Whitfield. Democratic Alliance (DA) Spokesperson Willie Aucamp says it’s high time that President Cyril Ramaphosa realised that he does not govern alone anymore. His remarks followed what the DA calls the unjust firing of its member, Andrew Whitfield, as Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition. Aucamp says…
Advocate Matthew Chaskalson Senior Counsel Advocate Matthew Chaskalson has been appointed as the Chief Evidence Leader of the Madlanga Commission tasked with probing allegations of criminality, political interference, and criminality in the criminal justice system. This takes place amid speculation and uncertainty over Senior Counsel Advocate Terry Motau, who held the position in the high-profile…
An empty classroom Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says station commanders will now have to communicatee with schools in their areas to share information on possible threats. Mchunu says there is a high rate of violence in schools, most particularly in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Gauteng and Western Cape. Mchunu, together with Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube,…
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering SONA. The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has urged the government to do more to combat violent crime in the country. The labour federation’s comments come as the country gears up for the State of the Nation Address (SONA) set to be delivered next week by President Cyril Ramaphosa….
[File Image] Newspaper with the matric results. 1 minute Some matric learners are optimistic but cautious ahead of Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube’s official announcement of the 2024 matric results this evening. Some education experts have warned against comparing the class of 2024 to those of previous years, saying that they had different experiences. The…
Koeberg Power Station 1 minute Eskom can run Koeberg Unit 1 for another 20 years. This is according to Electricity and Energy Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Ramokgopa has thanked Eskom head of Generation, Bheki Nxumalo for his commitment to ensuring that electricity supply is consistent. Eskom CEO Dan Marokane says that for this year’s winter, there…
Suspects after they were found with carcases of four cattle 1 minute KwaZulu-Natal police have arrested three suspects in Mondlo, in northern KwaZulu-Natal, after they were found with the carcasses of four cattle. This follows an inter-disciplinary investigation by a team from Crime Prevention and Community Service Centre that were led by detectives in the…
Metal coils are seen at a steel plant The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SIEFSA) says production in this sector fell by 1.4% last year, reversing the small growth it had in 2023. It says with the US tariff hikes, the sector could suffer another loss. Marketing and communications executive at the…
