North West Province road sign. 3 minutes The North West MEC for Finance, Kenetswe Mosenogi, says R55,7 billion has been allocated for this financial year. This money is geared towards addressing the government’s priorities, including fiscal prudence, economic revitalisation, and sustainable development. MEC Mosenogi’s budget has also outlined plans to better capacitate municipalities and strengthen…
Source: © 123rf 123rf there is cautious optimism on the country’s economic trajectory on the eve of the MTBPS This year the MTBPS comes amidst decreasing inflation, which is still high, but gradually lower interest rates, a strengthened rand and other recent shifts in fiscal strategy, driven by ongoing reforms and an improved political landscape,…
Proteas Women celebrate a victory The South African women’s cricket team pulled off a dramatic 2-wicket victory against New Zealand in Christchurch thanks to an almost perfect blend of youth and experience. In the opening One Day International, the home side batted first and 33-year-old pace bowler, Ayabonga Khaka, delivered a career best performance to…
Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal hearing into his alleged sexual harassment in Johannesburg on January 20, 2025. Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge says that his “relationship” with Judges’ Secretary Andiswa Mengo was a flirtatious one that did not gravitate to a romantic relationship. The top Judge is currently…
unemployed Bachelor of Commerce in Logistics graduate has ventured into pig farming. With a high unemployment rate in the country, an unemployed Bachelor of Commerce in Logistics graduate has ventured into pig farming. The 29-year-old Zwivhuya Mudau from Ha-Ramantsha, outside Louis Trichardt in Limpopo, started her business after borrowing funds from her pizza family business….
Reverend Kenneth Meshoe 1 minute African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) leader in parliament Reverend Kenneth Meshoe says his party supports the South African government’s intention to send a delegation to engage with the Trump administration. This follows the signing of an Executive Order by President Donald Trump which might complicate trade relations with South Africa….
DA’s Helen Zille speaking in Soweto where the party as its choice for JHB mayor, 20 September 2025. Former Western Cape Premier and Democratic Alliance (DA) Johannesburg mayoral candidate, Helen Zille has called on Johannesburg residents to vote for change in the 2026 local government elections. She was speaking in Soweto, where the DA announced…
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula 1 minute African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has conceded that the South African Communist Party’s (SACP) decision to contest elections separate from the tripartite alliance will have a negative impact on the ANC. He says the ANC is continuing to engage the SACP with the hope that the two…
The African National Congress (ANC) members attend a colloquium to commemorate 70 Years of the Freedom Charter at the Freedom Park in Pretoria on Jun 24, 2025. Historian and academic Professor Pitika Ntuli says the majority of the Freedom Charter’s promises have been abandoned. This comes as South Africa commemorates the 70th anniversary of the…
Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke briefed the Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Portfolio Committee at Parliament in Cape Town on May 29, 2025. 1 minute Parliament’s Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Portfolio Committee says it will soon engage provincial leadership on seeking ways of improving financial outcomes for local governments. This comes after Auditor-General (AG) Tsakani Maluleke…
