FILE PHOTO: A classroom is seen ahead of reopening. The Department of Basic Education(DBE) has dismissed false social media posts claiming that undocumented learners will be denied access to public schools. The department says no child may be refused admission because of missing documents such as birth certificates or ID cards. Officials have urged schools…
North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi North West businessman Brown Mogotsi will be subpoenaed to appear before the Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations raised by KZN Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. This comes after Mogotsi refused to appear before the committee unless his personal security detail is paid for by Parliament for seven days. Mogotsi has been scheduled to appear…
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks at a press conference. United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has urged G20 leaders to use their influence to tackle trade barriers that consistently place developing countries, especially in Africa, at a disadvantage. He made these comments while speaking to the media in Johannesburg ahead of the G20 summit, which…
Graphic depicting Youth Day 2 minutes Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Youth Day commemoration at the Rag Farm stadium at the North West University in Potchefstroom. He will do so on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is in Canada to attend a G7 summit. There will…
The Herholdt’s partnership is only one step in Plentify’s growth strategy. SolarBot is designed to optimise the performance of solar systems by intelligently managing the charging and discharging of batteries based on factors such as weather patterns, load shedding schedules, and household demand. This helps homeowners get the most out of their solar investment while…
African National Congress Women’s League President Sisisi Tolashe (right) and Bathabile Dlamini (left) at the party’s January 8 statement celebrations in North West, January 10, 2026. African National Congress Women’s League President Sisisi Tolashe says the time has come for the party to have a woman President. Tolashe made the comments at the Moruleng Stadium…
Source: Supplied. Rachel Pretorius, co-founder and co-owner of Flexbox in South Africa. One such solution is Flexbox, an advanced home workout system designed in California and manufactured in South Africa. This system, brought to the hospitality industry by founders and co-owners, Rachel Pretorius and Van Aarde Pretorius, presents a unique opportunity for accommodation providers to…
South Africa’s Aldrich Potgieter hits his tee shot. Aldrich Potgieter has become the third South African golfer to win the Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour’s Rookie of the Year. The 21-year-old from Mossel Bay joins Ernie Els and Trevor Immelman, who won the award in 1994 and 2006, respectively. At the age of…
Food inspected at a spaza shop. 2 minutes With President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 21-day spaza shop registration process deadline fast approaching, the Gauteng government says it will embark on a process to determine those who qualify to own spaza shops. The deadline is five pm on Tuesday. Acting Gauteng Premier, Lebogang Maile has briefed members of…
President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile, joined by leaders of the Government of National Unity (GNU), watched and cheered on the Proteas Women in the ICC Women’s World Cup Final on the sidelines of the GNU Leaders’ Retreat in Mogale City. The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation’s 2025 South African Reconciliation Barometer (SARB)…
