One of the scenic beaches in Knysna The council of the Knysna Municipality in the Western Cape says it’s exploring what action to take against the provincial government’s proposal for its dissolution. This follows the provincial Local Government Minister, Anton Bredell’s announcement that they plan to put the municipality under administration. This comes after many…
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to roll-out an action plan to strengthen ANC-led municipalities African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa is, today expected to unveil the party’s Action Plan to make local government work better for the people. This comes ahead of next year’s local government elections. Ramaphosa is currently presiding over 2-day Special…
North West Province signboard Some entrepreneurs within the tourism sector in the North West Province say attracting more tourists to attraction sites has become a mammoth task. The province has officially launched tourism month, anticipating travellers across the country and foreign tourists to direct their spring and summer excursions to the Province. Thuso Monnagaratoe is…
Simbine comfortably won heat seven in 10.02 seconds Sprinters Akani Simbine and Gift Leotlela proudly flew the South African flag on the opening night of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Both qualified for Sunday’s semifinals of the 100 metres. 27-year-old Leotlela from Phuthaditjhaba upstaged his vastly more experienced countryman, winning his heat in a…
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says her department is working around the clock to ensure that the process of repatriating remains of political activists is fast-tracked. Her comments follow her department handing over 180 remains of political prisoners. This includes 81 political prisoners executed under…
President Cyril Ramaphosa at an ANC North West Provincial Executive Committee meeting, 11 September 2025. Residents from some parts of the Rustenburg Local Municipality are pinning their hopes on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to their municipality on Friday. A joint Cabinet and Northwest Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) meeting, led by the President, will discuss service…
Steve Bantu Biko. On the commemoration of the death of former anti-apartheid activist and champion of Black Consciousness, Steve Bantu Biko — who died in police custody on 12 September 1977 — Advocate Muzi Sikhakhane paid tribute to him, lashing out at those he says betrayed the ideals Biko stood for. Delivering the keynote address…
South Africa’s Siya Kolisi celebrates after a match. Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, has squashed talk of putting pressure on the team to try to beat the All Blacks in round four of the Rugby Championship. The Springboks take on the All Blacks in Wellington, New Zealand, on Saturday morning. The Boks need to win to…
Chinese cars at a port Mexico said on Wednesday it will raise tariffs on automobiles from China and other Asian countries to 50%, in a broad overhaul of import levies the government said would protect jobs and analysts said was aimed at placating the United States. The Economy Ministry said the moves, which will increase tariffs to…
A Walmart store is shown in Oceanside, California, U.S., May 15, 2025. US retail giant, Walmart, has announced that it plans to open its first branded stores in South Africa later this year. Their stores will offer fresh groceries, household essentials, clothing and technology, adding emphasis on sourcing products from local small and medium enterprises…
