IEC continues public consultations on e-voting

Ballot box. 1 minute The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says it is still in the process of conducting public consultations on the potential introduction of electronic voting (e-voting) in the country. The consultation process began in March and is expected to conclude at the end of September. The commission is reviewing the feasibility…

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Steenhuisen hits back at Mbeki’s open letter

DA leader John Steenhuisen speaking during an event. DA leader John Steenhuisen has hit back at former President Thabo Mbeki’s open letter, reiterating that the National Dialogue is a creature of the ANC that has been sprung upon the public with what he calls disingenuous claims that it is an inclusive process. An Open Letter…

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Transnet records R1.9 billion profit loss

File image of Transnet train. Transnet has reported a R1.9 billion in profit loss for the financial year ending March 2025. This is 74% lower than what it reported last year when it posted a loss of R7.3 billion. The logistics giant says the recovery plan is taking hold and yielding much improvement for the company….

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Sinner shuts out the noise in eventful year

Jannik Sinner wins the ATP Finals against Taylor Fritz, Turin, November 17, 2024. 2 minutes Jannik Sinner enjoyed an unforgettable season marked by his first two Grand Slam titles and ending the year as world number one but the Italian heads into 2025 with the cloud of a potential doping ban still hanging over his…

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Five people including a toddler killed in KZN crash

Five people, including a toddler, have been killed in a road accident in Bergville, in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands. Traffic authorities say the accident occurred after a driver lost control of his vehicle, causing it to collide with an oncoming car carrying seven occupants. The Road Traffic Inspectorate’s Sindi Msimang says five people died on the…

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