For decades, South Africa’s largest industries were agriculture and mining. For decades, South Africa’s largest industries were agriculture and mining. These were the engines driving wealth in the country, but in recent times, there has been a shift towards retail and wholesale trade, technology, and communications. The country has also become a popular tourist destination,…
Confiscated unlicenced firearm 1 minute The police say they have arrested a young woman in Blikkiesdorp in Delft on the Cape Flats for the illegal possession of a Baby Browning pistol. Police spokesperson FC Van Wyk says members of the Provincial Anti-Economic Crime Task Team and the Provincial Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Policing Team followed…
Mnangagwa’s supporters have launched a spirited push for a term extension with observers indicating that the agenda would be tested at the conference. Zanu PF’s annual conference roars into life in Bulawayo today with focus on the controversial push by President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s supporters to endorse a resolution extending his term of office. Mnangagwa’s supporters…
1 minute Statistics South Africa 2022/23 Income and Expenditure survey shows that black households face severe financial constraints compared to White, Indian, Asian and Coloured households. The income of black households which averages R143 000 annually is well below the South African average. The average income among white households is just over R670 000, Indian and…
Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba delivers the State of the Province Address in Lebowakgomo. 2 minutes Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba says a task team has been established to address the water challenges being faced by residents in the Limpopo. This was announced by Premier Phophi Ramathuba during the State of the Province Address (SOPA) in…
US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media 1 minute Democratic Alliance (DA) spokesperson Karabo Khakhau says the African National Congress (ANC) should take responsibility for the recent executive order issued by United States President Donald Trump. This after Trump signed an executive order, cutting off financial aid to South Africa and allowing…
Former heavyweight champion George Foreman gestures before the heavyweight title unification boxing match between Ukrainian IBF and WBO titleholder Vladimir Klitschko against British WBA champion David Haye in Hamburg. 4 minutes American George Foreman, one of the great second acts in sports, who reclaimed the heavyweight boxing title at age 45 and became a celebrated…
Pictured: Chantelle Burrows. Image supplied. Burrows has been instrumental in Atlas Finance’s rebranding efforts, transforming over 260 branches to align with the company’s new identity and values, while also overseeing the monthly opening of new branches. She has also played a key role in the company’s evolution from a microlender to a financial services provider….
Former Mayor of Johannesburg Kabelo Gwamanda, 11 September 2024. 1 minute Former City of Johannesburg executive Mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda, is set to appear in the Protea Magistrate’s Court this morning. He is facing fraud charges. These relate to allegedly scamming Soweto residents through a fraudulent funeral policy scheme. It is alleged that the scheme, which…
[FILE IMAGE]: DA Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille is attending the two-day provincial council in Kimberly. 2 minutes DA Federal Council Chairperson, Helen Zille, says that if it were up to her, she would appoint Tony Leon as the new South African Ambassador to the United States. This follows the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool last…
