Numsa declares wage deadlock with Eskom, rejects 7% offer

An Eskom power station. The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has officially declared a wage deadlock with Eskom. This is after its rejection of the utility’s latest 7% offer. Meanwhile, other labour unions,  National Union of Mineworkers (Num) and Solidarity are spending this week consulting members after a gruelling round of negotiations…

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Jose Riveiro to lead all-star team against Magesi

Player taking a corner kick 2 minutes Spanish mentor, Jose Riveiro is happy that local football fans voted for him for a second consecutive year to lead the Carling All Star team, this time against Carling knockout champions, Magesi F.C. The Orlando Pirates coach was also on the bench of last year’s Carling All Star…

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Fannie Masemola to join Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala in the dock

SAPS National Head Fannie Masemola. Suspended National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola is expected to appear with controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and 15 others at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday morning on charges of contravening the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Masemola’s case forms part of a wider investigation into alleged irregularities in police…

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Defending champion Keys survives mid-set wobble to advance

United States’ (US) Madison Keys in action during her second round match against Ashlyn Krueger, also from the US during the Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Australia on January 22, 2026. Defending champion Madison Keys overcame struggles with her game to advance to the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-1 7-5…

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