May 25 marks the creation of the Organisation of African Union known today as the African Union (AU) 1 minute Freedom Park, which is a national heritage site in Pretoria, is set to host Africa Day celebrations today. The theme is “Silencing the Guns, Let the Drums Roll”. The aim of the celebrations, which Freedom…
The Gauteng Provincial Government is ramping up its efforts to attract multi-billion rand investments as it positions the province as Africa’s premier investment hub. The province’s Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) has partnered with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) to host a strategic value proposition event in Johannesburg. This is ahead…
The Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille is briefing the media on the review of the local tourism performance. LIVESTREAM:
An illegal dumping site. Activists from Chatsworth, south of Durban, say illegal dumping is continuing unabated despite the best efforts of some community members trying to keep streets and parks clean. Resident and activist, Kay Govender, who started the “Chatsworth Community Projects” group in which residents get together to clean the streets, says the situation…
President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile chairing Cabinet Lekgotla at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. 2 minutes Parliament is set to become stronger in its oversight role, with the establishment of a portfolio committee to oversee the Presidency. The National Assembly Rules Committee announced the decision to establish the committee, which was…
The President of Interpol, Major General Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi and Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia will host the 27th Interpol African Regional Conference in Cape Town from Wednesday. The three-day conference will underscore South Africa’s commitment to regional and international cooperation in combating transnational organised crime, terrorism, and other emerging security threats. It is…
People are encouraged to buy property well within their budget 2 minutes There is good news for first-time property buyers and property investors as National Treasury has adjusted property transfer duty brackets. According to the 2025 budget, transfer duty brackets change by 10% on property purchases of less than R1.210 million. This means that there…
[FILE IMAGE] Executive for Cargo and Agrizone at the Dube Trade Port Shipments ranging from fresh produce to aeroplane parts are in limbo as an escalating Middle East conflict reduces the world’s air cargo capacity by more than one-fifth and pushes up freight rates, with executives bracing for backlogs of goods. The US and Israeli…
Gauteng Social Development MEC Faith Mazibuko 1 minute Gauteng Social Development MEC Faith Mazibuko says her department has arbitrated over about 2 000 funding applications from Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs). She says they have so far issued 900 letters of award to successful applicants. Mazibuko says organisations whose applications have been rejected have seven days in…
A road with potholes The Manyatseng Taxi Association has expressed disappointment that construction work on the R708 between Clocolan and Marquard has not started despite an announcement by the MEC for Community Safety, Roads and Transport Jabu Mbalula that a contractor was appointed and commencing work, a week ago. A protest two weeks ago by…
