Polls open in two by-elections in the Western Cape

[FILE] IEC voting station Polls opened in two by-elections taking place on Tuesday across parts of the Western Cape.   In the Cederberg area, voting stations have been set up in Ward 12; at Graafwater at the Graafwater Special School; at in Elands Bay at the community hall on Main Road and at the Sandberg…

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Ocean economy is SA’s next gold mine: Ndabeni- Abrahams

Boats at a harbour in Eastern Cape 2 minutes Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni- Abrahams says the ocean’s economy is South Africa’s next gold mine and it’s important that everyone, including those in the townships and villages benefit from it. We are committed to investing in oceans economy infrastructure, including the provision of boats…

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Dvalishvili, Harrison win bantamweight belts at UFC 316

U.S. President Donald Trump and Dana White, CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship, attend the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 316 event, bout between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley 2 minutes Georgia’s Merab Dvalishvili scored a second-round submission win over Sean O’Malley to retain his bantamweight title at UFC 316 on Saturday, with Kayla Harrison also winning…

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7 killed in Wedza kombi crash, victims named

National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi SEVEN people were killed on the spot while nine others were injured when a Toyota Quantum vehicle with 15 passengers on board veered off the road and overturned before landing on its wheels. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the accident occurred Wednesday afternoon at the 5km peg…

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President Ramaphosa mourns death of Dr. Franklin Sonn

Franklin Sonn, former South African ambassador to the United States, has passed away at the age of 86. In a statement, President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of educator, diplomat and business leader Dr. Franklin Sonn who contributed significantly to different sectors of society and the economy. Franklin Sonn, former…

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The GenNext Survey: South Africa’s youth choose their favourite banks!

Source: Pexels Research indicates that young people aged 15 to 34 account for approximately 34% of South Africa’s population, making their insights vital for businesses aiming to connect with future consumers. With a growing emphasis on experiential spending and brand loyalty among this demographic, their perceptions of financial service providers can greatly influence market trends…

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ANC warns DA: No-confidence motion equals exit from GNU

President Cyril Ramaphosa. The ANC says any possible motion of no confidence by the Democratic Alliance (DA) against President Cyril Ramaphosa will be deemed as the DA’s walk-out from the government of national unity. The DA has withdrawn from the National Dialogue scheduled for August, citing unhappiness at the axing of its Deputy Minister, Andrew…

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