Piastri wins Qatar sprint in McLaren one-two

Mclaren’s Oscar Piastri 1 minute McLaren took another stride towards a first Formula One constructors’ title in 26 years on Saturday as Oscar Piastri won the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race in a one-two with teammate Lando Norris after swapping places at the chequered flag. The lead over Ferrari, who had Carlos Sainz finish fourth…

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PwC report on oxygen tender shows failure in governance: Macpherson

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson speaking in Parliament. Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson says the report by PwC in the controversial R800 million Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Oxygen plant tender, awarded by the Independent Development Trust (IDT), represents a monumental failure in governance and adherence to the IDTs policies…

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Commission hears how Mogotsi ‘lied’ about working in Mchunu’s office

Businessman Brown Mogotsi testifying at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, 18 November 2025. The Madlanga Commission in Pretoria will today continue with cross examination of North-West businessman Brown Mogotsi. The commission yesterday heard how Mogotsi allegedly lied about being employed in Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s office. This was for an application for a warrant to…

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European Film Festival Zimbabwe announces BIOSKOP! Short Film Competition shortlist

In a statement, festival co-ordinator Mercy Mangwana Nyamhunga expressed delight over the quality of the work of the filmmakers. THE European Film Festival Zimbabwe has announced the shortlisted filmmakers and actors for the fifth edition of the BIOSKOP! Short Film Competition. This year’s competition, themed Beyond Boundaries: Empowering Women Through Film and Staying Connected, showcases…

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‘Delays in consequences management at SAPS erode public trust’

(File Image) Members of the South African Police Service salute while on parade. 2 minutes Parliament’s portfolio committee on Police says it is concerned about the delay of consequence management to the South African Police Service including the VIP Protection Unit of Deputy President Paul Mashatile. This follows allegations that Mashatile’s VIP Protection Unit officers…

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NERSA rejects Eskom 36% tariff increase proposal

1 minute The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) says it has rejected Eskom’s 36% tariff increase application. The power utility applied for a substantial increase in August. Nersa says its decision to reject the application comes after consultation with stakeholders. There was widespread criticism of Eskom’s tariff increase application.  Eskom had asked for a 36 %…

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