The Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Solly Malatsi delivers the keynote at the G20 Digital Economy Working Group on April 7, 2025. 1 minute Parliament has invited Minister Solly Malatsi and the Communications and Digital Technologies Department to appear before it following his gazetted policy directive for the ICT sector. Malatsi has gazetted proposed changes…
President of the African Transformation Movement, Vuyolwethu Zungula 2 minutes The African Transformation Movement says it’s getting ready for next year’s local government elections. The party is holding a national rally at the Petrus Molemela stadium in Bloemfontein, where it is expected to announce its strategy leading the 2026 polls. Party spokesperson Zama Ntshoba says…
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen speaks to fans 3 minutes Aston Martin’s chances of signing Max Verstappen will be a ‘pipe dream’ until they have a car good enough for Red Bull’s four-times world champion, according to the team’s design great Adrian Newey. Newey, whose cars have won multiple Formula One championships for three teams, joined…
Kelly Smith appears at the Western Cape High Court sitting in Saldanha Bay on April 23, 2025. 2 minutes Calls are intensifying for Kelly Smith to disclose the whereabouts of her missing six-year-old daughter, Joshlin, as she and two others await sentencing. Smith, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn have been convicted of human trafficking….
Image of Elon Musk, EFF and Starlink logos 2 minutes The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has joined other political parties in opposing Communications Minister Solly Malatsi’s proposed amendments to BBBEE policies in the ICT sector. These changes could potentially open the door for Elon Musk’s company, Starlink, to operate in South Africa. There’s speculation that…
A cross seen as the sun sets 1 minute The Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus) says it hopes that US President Donald Trump’s video of white crosses that memorialise white victims of farm murders, will lead to the allocation of resources to curbing the crime. This comes a few days after the meeting between President…
Mine workers look out from a bus after being rescued from underground at the Sibanye Stillwater mine in Westonaria, near Johannesburg, South Africa, May 23, 2025. 2 minutes Some of the miners who resurfaced after being trapped underground at Sibanye Stillwater Mine on Gauteng’s far West Rand say they are relieved to have been brought…
Tottenham Hotspur’s Son Heung-min lifts the trophy with teammates after winning the Europa League Final 1 minute UEFA has apologised for running out of winners’ medals during the Europa League final trophy ceremony on Wednesday after more Tottenham Hotspur players than expected lined up to receive their individual prizes. Spurs captain Son Heung-min and two…
John Mpe (Centre) was elected as ANC’s Peter Mokaba region Chairperson during elective conference in Polokwane, Limpopo on May 22, 2025. 1 minute The African National Congress’ (ANC) Peter Mokaba region in Limpopo has elected its top five leaders. This is despite some delegates at the elective conference in Polokwane walking out, citing intimidation. They…
Mother arrested after handing over a suitcase with her child’s body inside. 1 minute A suspect arrested for being in possession of R1-million worth of illicit gold and over R300 000 in cash in Johannesburg will appear in a local magistrate’s court on Monday. Hawks’ spokesperson Christopher Singo says officers made the arrest after receiving…
