Graphic depicting credit rating The push to reform how Africa’s creditworthiness is assessed is gathering pace. This comes with the official launch of the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) in Johannesburg. The gathering brings together regulators, institutional investors and sovereign representatives among others. AfCRA is dedicated to advancing credit rating standards, transparency and collaboration across…
Mamelodi Sundowns’ versatile attacker Arthur Sales in action. Mamelodi Sundowns left it till late before netting twice in stoppage-time to beat Sekhukhune United 2-0 in their Betway Premiership clash at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Tuesday. The victory for the defending champions means they open up a three-point gap at the top of the table,…
Executive Mayor Dada Morero at the City of Johannesburg building. The Johannesburg City Council will on Thursday debate a motion of no confidence in Mayor Dada Morero. The motion was brought by minority party, Al Jama-ah, with the support of other minority parties, who are calling for the vote to be conducted by secret ballot….
Stop rape sign. The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it has written to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) to demand the latest statistics and detailed information on rape allegations against SAPS officers. The party is also demanding a comprehensive and updated report on the most recent cases. The DA says Gauteng recorded the highest number…
Police nyalas can be seen in the above illustration. Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has announced the permanent deployment of armoured police vehicles and officers at the Sporong informal settlement near Randfontein, on Gauteng’s West Rand. Cachalia visited the area on Wednesday and said the move is to ensure the safety of residents. The Minister…
An empty classroom. The Western Cape Department of Education (WCED) says it is addressing outstanding learner placements in the province. Parents are still queuing at regional education offices across the Western Cape to secure school placement for their children. Hundreds of learners are still without confirmed placement as the academic year is underway. Education authorities…
Limpopo police are looking for suspects following a mob-killing incident at Jerome village near Malamulele on Monday. According to information, a mob attacked a man who was suspected of housebreaking at the village. Provincial Police Spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says the victim aged 46 succumbed to severe injuries in hospital. Ledwaba says, “Preliminary investigations revealed that…
President Cyril Ramaphosa and his deputy Paul Mashatile attending Extended Cabinet Lekgotla The local economy is gradually showing some positive growth; this came out at the Extended Cabinet Lekgotla at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. The two-day gathering is called to discuss plans and priorities for the year, which include among others growing the economy and improving local…
Bonginkosi Khanyile in court Durban Regional Court has postponed the trial of alleged 2021 July unrest instigator Bonginkosi Khanyile to the 26th of February 2026. During cross-examination, the former Fees Must Fall activist insisted that he was only drumming up support for the release of former President Jacob Zuma. Khanyile is standing trial in the Durban Regional Court on…
Impendle Local Municipality offices Impendle Local Municipality councillors have admitted there are serious failures in the running of the council and are calling for the provincial government to intervene. The municipality is facing a financial crisis, with workers and councillors not being paid salaries for December and January. CoGTA MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi held a…
