Former President Kgalema Motlanthe Speakers at the Kgalema Motlanthe Inclusive Growth Forum have emphasised the importance of harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and leveraging the youth dividend on the continent. On day 2 of the 3-day conference, delegates heard that investing in resilient public infrastructure can be a significant economic growth driver. Public and…
Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria. LIVE STREAM:
The IFP along with other political parties had Siphile Mdaka removed as Umkhanyakude District mayor. The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal says it is in the process of engaging with the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) to discuss, among other things, political differences between them. This follows the removal of the ANC’s Siphile Mdaka as Umkhanyakude District mayor by the…
Senuran Muthusamy South Africa’s bowlers have Pakistan on the ropes early on day two of the first Cricket test match in Lahore, Pakistan. However, the Proteas’ stuttering batters failed to land any killer blows of their own later on in the day. After bowling out Pakistan for 378 in their first innings, South Africa finished…
[File Image] Kites on display during an fundraising event. The skyline above Sedgefield near Knysna in the Western Cape has come alive with colour for the annual Garden Route Kite Festival. What began as a simple community gathering has grown into a celebration of art, creativity, and the shared joy of flying kites. Garden Route…
Bullets seen at a crime scene. Police in Cape Town have launched a manhunt for suspects following the discovery of three bodies in a vehicle in Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay, on Tuesday night. Police spokesperson Andre Traut says all the bodies have gunshot wounds. “Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of three unidentified…
North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi The North West legislature has established an Ad Hoc Committee to investigate allegations of improper conduct against Premier Lazarus Mokgosi. The allegations were made by the Mayor of Naledi Local Municipality, John Groep, during the oversight visit of Parliament’s Joint Portfolio Committees to municipalities in the province last month. Groep…
Players celebrate with fans Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup on Monday, beating Eswatini 3-0 in their last group match to top the standings ahead of Cameroon and complete a fairytale campaign. The wind-swept West African archipelago overcame first-half nerves to win in Praia with second-half goals from Dailon Livramento, Willy Semedo and veteran…
Narcotics worth R65million confiscated at the Durban Harbour. The South African Revenue Services (SARS) Durban Customs office conducted a collaborative intelligence operation led at the Durban Harbour in the early hours of Sunday morning. The operation resulted in the seizure of 30 bricks of Suspected Narcotics that were in Reefer Refrigeration Unit of the vessel…
Person doing a biometric scan Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Social Development says it is satisfied with the progress of the Social Security Agency (SASSA) in KwaZulu-Natal in implementing biometric registration of grant beneficiaries. The committee is on a three-day oversight visit to the provincial offices of SASSA and the National Development Agency. Parliamentary…
