South African playwright, actor, and novelist Athol Fugard. 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded the late dramatist, novelist and actor Athol Fugard who passed away on Sunday at the age of 93. The President has described him “as an extraordinary storyteller in extraordinary times and the moral conscience of a generation”. Fugard’s world view…
[FILE IMAGE] A child lights a candle during load shedding. 2 minutes Eskom says no loadshedding can be expected this winter if unplanned losses remain below 13,000 Megawatts. The utility’s group CEO Dan Marokane gave the state of the system winter outlook at Megawatt Park. He says, at worst, Stage 2 will be implemented if…
Former City of Ekurhuleni Employee Relations Director Xolani Nciza Former City of Ekurhuleni Employee Relations Director Xolani Nciza is expected to shed light on the blue lights investigation when he appears before the Madlanga Commission this morning. The investigation centres on allegations that a former senior official unlawfully fitted emergency lights to vehicles of…
Document showing corruption 2 minutes Civil society organisation, OUTA, says government should lead the fight against corruption. This after the Public Service and Administration Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi last week said that rooting out corruption is not solely government’s responsibility. Buthelezi further explained his point by saying that an all-inclusive approach that involves multiple sectors…
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou before the Europa League match against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at the PreZero Arena, Sinsheim, Germany on January 23, 2025. 2 minutes Tottenham Hotspur are “playing with fire” if the North London club do not sign new recruits during the January transfer window, manager Ange Postecoglou said as the injury-hit squad…
The National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andy Mothibi briefs media on the organisation’s strategic priorities, 12 March 2026. Newly appointed National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Andy Mothibi says the Justice Department is seeking the amendment of legislation to ensure the safety of whistleblowers. This follows the killing of some witnesses and whistleblowers,…
FILE | Sergio Perez during practice. 2 minutes Alpine is emerging as a potential option for Formula One driver Sergio Perez for the 2026 season, according to a report from the U.K.’s Daily Mirror on Friday. ESPN reported a week ago that Perez was in talks with Cadillac about potentially joining as a driver when…
Gauteng MEC for Education and Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation. Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane will today host a Technical Skills Festival at the John Orr Engineering School of Specialisation in Milpark, Johannesburg. Learners will showcase the skills they gained through the department’s development programme. The aim of the Multi-Certification Skills Programme is to strengthen the…
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, February 19, 2025. 2 minutes Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced plans to meet with various political parties in the Government of National Unity (GNU) to address the political risks associated with a proposed two percentage point increase in Value-Added Tax (VAT). Speaking to the media in Parliament yesterday, Godongwana stated…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi speaking at an event. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi is expected to deliver the State of the Province Address (SOPA) later Monday evening at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg. His address is expected to outline government’s priorities and plans for the year ahead. While issues such as crime, illegal mining and…
