The proposed transaction would have seen Vodacom, South Africa’s largest mobile operator, acquire a stake in Maziv, one of the country’s leading fibre infrastructure providers. Vodacom said this move was to accelerate fibre rollout, particularly in underserved communities, and potentially bridge the digital divide. Competition authority blocks Vodacom’s proposed merger with Maziv Nqobile Dludla 52 minutes…
African Bank Soweto Marathon runners. The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) is warning residents and commuters to plan ahead for Saturday’s African Bank Soweto Marathon, as several roads will be affected. The marathon will feature 42km, 21km, and 10km distances. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla says officers will be on the ground to manage traffic during…
Player about to throw the ball into a lineout 2 minutes Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss will be confirmed as Joe Schmidt’s successor at the Wallabies on Wednesday, local media reported. Kiss, who worked closely with Schmidt at Ireland, will take over as Australia coach when New Zealander Schmidt steps down following this year’s Rugby…
Home Affairs building in Germiston engulfed in flames. Home Affairs Deputy Minister, Njabulo Nzuza says that they have set up four mobile offices around the Germiston area, east of Johannesburg, after their main office in the CBD was torched yesterday. The Home Affairs office was allegedly set alight by angry residents of the Pharoe Park…
The Constitutional Court provides the full judgment behind its July order that refused direct access to the uMkhonto we Sizwe political party and former President Jacob Zuma’s bid to invalidate President Cyril Ramaphosa’s three related decisions. Livestream:
Five accused drug lords appearing in the Groblersdal Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo. 1 minute Police in Limpopo say they are determined to break drug syndicates in the province. Some community members have expressed concern about the escalating crime across the province. The Hawks busted what has been reported to be Africa’s largest illicit drugs manufacturing…
FILE | SAPS search and rescue vehicle. The police operation to search for the remains of the soldier who went missing in the Komati River in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga, has been called off on day six of the search. The 33-year-old soldier and his 39-year-old colleague were swept away by the crocodile-infested river while trying to…
[FILE] Pills seen manufactured 1 minute The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has raised concerns over the increasing availability of counterfeit weight loss products, including those claiming to be Ozempic, on the South African market. These products are being sold through websites, social media and other informal channels. SAHPRA highlights that these products…
Raw corn is shown as it is unloaded for processing at a plant. 2 minutes There are some green shoots for South Africa’s agriculture industry. Agri economists believe many staple crops will benefit from the El Nino weather phenomenon that is expected to bring more rain this year. But for farmers in the Northern Cape…
Franklin Sonn, former South African ambassador to the United States, has passed away at the age of 86. The family of the former South African ambassador and struggle stalwart, Franklin Sonn, says he will be remembered for his dedication to creating a more equitable society. Sonn died in Cape Town, yesterday afternoon after a short…
