30 years of beats, rhymes and glory: Celebrating SAMA’s legacy

The nominees have been announced and the stage is set for an indelible night. FOR 30 years, the South African Music Awards (SAMA)  have been the heartbeat of the continent’s music scene, pulsating with the rhythm of creativity, innovation, and excellence. This year’s milestone ceremony promises to be an unforgettable tribute to the industry’s finest….

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Mthembu accepts ousting as Joburg Speaker

Former Johannesburg speaker Nobuhle Mthembu attends the 17th Ordinary Meeting of the Programming Committee in Braampark on June 13, 2025. Former Johannesburg Speaker and Action SA Councillor Nobuhle Mthembu says she accepts the council’s decision to remove her through a motion of confidence. Al Jama-ah brought the motion against Mthembu. Of the 270 Joburg councillors,…

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Everton see off Peterborough in FA Cup after Dyche sacking

Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye celebrates scoring their second goal with Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucoure and Everton’s Jesper Lindstrom. 3 minutes Everton kicked off a new era hours after their manager Sean Dyche was fired with a 2-0 FA Cup third-round victory over League One Peterborough United on Thursday thanks to goals from Beto and Iliman Ndiaye. Beto…

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Dual member Ramathuba caught in the middle as ANC, SACP clash over election roles

Dr Phophi Ramathuba. Amid escalating tensions within the tripartite alliance, friction between the African National Congress (ANC) and the South African Communist Party (SACP) has sparked debate over the future of Communist Party members deployed in government by the ANC. With the SACP set to contest the upcoming municipal elections independently, questions have emerged about…

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Mpumalanga authorities clamp down on unroadworthy vehicles

Traffic law enforcement members conducting a roadblock. Mpumalanga traffic authorities are cracking down on unroadworthy vehicles as part of their festive season operations. Nearly 30 000 vehicles have been stopped and checked, with over 4 600 summonses issued for various offenses from the beginning of December. Authorities urge motorists to ensure that their vehicles are…

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MK Party dismisses Mpumalanga convenor

An MK Party flag. 2 minutes The MK Party has dismissed its Mpumalanga convenor, Marry Phadi. She is accused of  misappropriation of party funds. MKP Spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela says Phadi failed to make a representation before her membership was terminated. Ndhlela says she was then requested to resign from the party as well as from being…

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Digital payment leap: Orabank teams up with Network International

Source: Supplied. Ferdinand Ngon Kemoum, group chief executive officer, Orabank Group and Reda Helal, group managing director – processing, Africa and co-head group processing, Network International. The partnership is a significant milestone in enhancing the banking experience for Orabank group customers and enabling the bank’s digital transformation with innovative solutions. It will leverage Network International’s…

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