The strong foreign media presence at the G20 Leaders’ Summit helped draw global attention to South Africa’s economic hub, Johannesburg. For the past two days, journalists at the Nasrec Expo Centre had to simplify complex policy discussions and share key outcomes. Some foreign journalists were excited to be in South Africa and to share the…
South African bank notes. 3 minutes The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed the reversal of the 0.5 percent VAT increase, which was meant to take effect next Thursday. National Treasury earlier this morning announced the reversal of the controversial VAT hike following extensive consultations with political parties. National Treasury says that by not increasing VAT,…
FILE | Supporters of former president Jacob Zuma block the freeway with burning tyres during a protest in Peacevale in KwaZulu-Natal on 09 July 2021. A former manager at a retail store in Durban is today expected to continue to testify in the trial of the alleged instigator of the July 2021 civil unrest, Bonginkosi Khanyile….
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Nkadimeng. 2 minutes Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Chairperson, Helen Zille says although the move to remove Thembi Nkadimeng from the Justice Ministry is fitting, she should have been placed on special leave until her involvement in the VBS bank issue is resolved. The Presidency announced a cabinet reshuffle last…
Epic Games originally filed the case in August 2020, alleging that Google had used its monopoly power to stifle competition and harm consumers. Specifically, Epic Games claimed that Google had made it difficult for developers to distribute their apps outside of the Google Play Store and that Google had charged excessive fees for in-app purchases….
ANC NWC’s visit to the Free State 3 minutes The African National Congress (ANC) National Working Committee (NWC) will meet with the Free State Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) on Monday after visiting branches on the rebuilding and reinforcing programme. The meeting happened under tight security. ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa formed part of the meeting, which…
[FILE IMAGE]: The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral). Action SA in KwaZulu-Natal has raised concerns over the relationship between the roads agency Sanral and a construction company facing corruption allegations. China State Construction Engineering Corporation is accused of misrepresentation and fabrication in its tender bid documents. The Umngeni-uThukelo Water Board subsequently blacklisted the company….
Fikile Mbalula delivering the ANC National General Council Midterm Report in Bokburg. The African National Congress’s (ANC) Mid-term report, delivered by Secretary General Fikile Mbalula, paints a grim picture of the party’s current state. Around 2000 delegates have gathered at the Birchwood Hotel for the party’s National General Council (NGC), which is reviewing its performance,…
Cervical cancer ribbon. 2 minutes A Stellenbosch University professor has released research findings exploring options for the secondary prevention of cervical cancer in South Africa. Cervical cancer is said to be the number one cause of cancer deaths in South African women, despite advances in early detection and prevention. According to the World Health Organisation…
FILE | Initiates from Ga-Mothapo in Limpopo line up for their ceremony after completing their time at an initiation school on 14 July 2024. A 19-year-old initiate has died in the Sekhukhune District in Limpopo. According to the Limpopo Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs Department, the epileptic initiate was taken to Philadelphia Hospital…
