FILE| South African rands. The National Treasury has welcomed the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) decision to remove South Africa from the Greylist. It emphasises that Government has worked tirelessly to address all the deficiencies reflected in the 22 action item plan agreed between the country and FATF. The global financial crime watchdog placed South…
FILE| ANC supporters holding flags. The family of slain African National Congress (ANC) branch convener in the eThekwini region Sipho Simiso Dlamini has reacted with shock to the news of his killing. Dlamini was gunned down by unknown gunmen in Umgababa south of Durban on Saturday night. He was travelling home with two community leaders…
Flowers on a coffin. A four-year-old girl from Eldorado Park in Johannesburg who died after being physically and sexually assaulted, allegedly by her father, will be laid to rest on Tuesday. Her father is facing multiple charges, including murder, rape, assault and child abuse. Her mother, who initially opened a case, now also faces charges…
Image source: Leo Arslan from Pexels Waste electronics are outpacing recycling efforts globally, with the rate of e-waste recycling in African countries at below 1%, according to the latest United Nations report. In an effort to drive this up, ERA has rolled out over 100 e-waste drop-off points across the country in collaboration with the…
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it is outraged by reports that more than R630 million in discretionary grants have gone missing from the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP SETA). According to the Auditor-General’s findings, grant expenditure to the tune of R 637.6 million could not be substantiated due to…
Graphic of President Cyril Ramaphosa and his United States (US) counterpart Donald Trump. 1 minute International Relations expert, Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu, says he is concerned for President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of his meeting with his United States (US) counterpart, Donald Trump. Mngomezulu was responding to Trump’s confirmation that he will be meeting the country’s delegation…
[File Image] New Zealand’s Samuel Whitelock and South Africa’s Duane Vermeulen in action during a lineout. The Springboks cannot escape the magnitude of the occasion of their round three Rugby Championship showdown against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday. New Zealand will be defending a proud 31-year unbeaten streak at Eden Park…
2 minutes One of the four men accused of the gruesome deaths of five teenage boys at an unregistered initiation school in Zeerust in the North West is expected to appear before the Lehurutshe Magistrate’s Court today for a bail verdict. This marks their seventh court appearance since their arrest. The other three accused previously…
[FILE] National Financial Ombud Scheme South Africa – NFO 1 minute As economic pressures continue to affect households, the National Financial Ombud Scheme has urged South Africans not to cancel their insurance policies or default on premium payments. The warning comes as more people consider cutting costs, including on non-life or short-term insurance. Lead Ombud…
Road block with Johannesburg Metro Police Department members. The Gauteng Traffic Department has urged motorists to be vigilant and share the road responsibly. This is as traffic continues to move steadily this morning at De Hoek Toll Plaza in Heidelberg. Traffic volumes are expected to surge this afternoon with holidaymakers making their way to various destinations….
