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Polokwane Mayor John Mpe back in court for corruption allegations

The High Court in Polokwane is expected to hear the Hawks’ urgent application to compel the executive mayor of the Polokwane Municipality John Mpe, to furnish them with documents.  This application was previously withdrawn last Thursday, with no indication of the reason for the withdrawal.  Mpe is under investigation for alleged corruption, including granting municipal tenders…

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Last LIA categories winners announced

Source: © IBB Online IBB Online Remarking on yet another year of judging in Las Vegas, LIA president and founder Barbara Levy, says, “When you look at all the Grand LIAs and Golds that have been awarded, one thing stands out – only the best have won. “Every jury has demonstrated that only work that…

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PSL coaches warn of tough season after MTN8 preview

A soccer ball. Most Betway Premiership coaches say that if the performance of various teams in the MTN-8 competition this past weekend is anything to go by, then they expect the upcoming season to be more competitive.  A total of sixteen goals were scored in four fixtures played on Saturday and Sunday, setting the tone…

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Gauteng Easter Road Safety Campaign launched

ArriveAlive road sign. 3 minutes The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport, together with Premier Panyaza Lesufi, have officially launched the Easter Road Safety Campaign. This, as the Easter season is characterised by high traffic volumes, with motorists driving to various holiday destinations. The activation is aimed at creating awareness of dangers posed by drunken…

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Publicis Groupe Africa empowered by female leadership

Lynn Madeley joins Publicis Groupe Africa in the role of chief operating officer. With an illustrious career spanning global markets, Lynn brings extensive operational expertise from agencies like Saatchi & Saatchi (London and Hong Kong), Ogilvy Africa, and most recently, as CEO for Havas Africa. Known for her ability to accelerate growth and foster high-performing…

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Mixed reaction to City Press final print edition

Newspapers stacked 1 minute Members of the public have expressed mixed views about City Press completing the move to the digital space. This after four decades of being a Sunday newspaper in the country. Management says the move to digital is not just a response to global trends but also a strategic decision to meet…

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GEPF suspends two-pot withdrawals until Oct 21

Two glass bottles illustrating the two-pot retirement system. The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) is temporarily suspending two-pot savings withdrawals from its system for two weeks, from the 7th of October to the 21st of October. The Fund via a statement says the pause is necessary to allow it to update its systems, citing the…

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Ministers obligated to answer questions: Parliament

Parliament spokesperson Moloto Mothapo addresses the media on December 2, 2024. 1 minute Parliament says it is the constitutional obligation for ministers to comply and answer written questions posed by MPs on time. There has been a revelation that 259 questions remain unanswered by ministers. Parliament spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says all the questions that are…

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Podcasts need to be regulated: Khusela Diko

The world’s most popular paid music streaming service said political advertising pause would extend to Spotify original and exclusive podcasts as well. 1 minute Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Communications has highlighted what the committee believes is the need to amend some media regulations to improve the monitoring of platforms like podcasts. Khusela Diko…

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