Joburg growth pushes water system to breaking point: Morero

Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero. Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero says the city’s rapid growth over the past decade has added strain to its water supply. Residents are bearing the brunt of the crisis, facing crippling water cuts and shortages. South Africa as a whole grapples with a dire water crisis, driven by crumbling infrastructure, drought,…

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Malatsi attempting to undermine SA’s laws: Diko

The Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Solly Malatsi delivers the keynote at the G20 Digital Economy Working Group on April 7, 2025. 2 minutes The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies has urged Minister Solly Malatsi to follow proper procedures if he intends to change any legislation. This comes after the Minister announced plans…

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New openings: Protea Hotels by Marriott expands footprint in Africa

Source: Supplied. Protea Hotel by Marriott Delta, Nigeria. These new additions highlight Protea Hotels by Marriott’s ongoing expansion on the continent, offering both business and leisure travellers contemporary comfort coupled with authentic local charm. “We are excited to expand our footprint in Africa with the opening of these two exceptional properties,” said Sandra Schulze-Potgieter, vice…

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Morocco vs Zambia clash kicks off WAFCON

CAF Unveils New TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Trophy in Morocco. The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament starts in Morocco, later on Saturday evening when the host nation takes on Zambia in the opening match at the newly built Olympic Stadium in Rabat. Defending champions, Banyana Banyana have settled in at their…

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Sassa extends deadline for gold card replacement to 20 March

Sassa staff assisting beneficiaries. 2 minutes The social security agency South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has extended the deadline for beneficiaries to change from gold to black Postbank cards from the 28 February to 20 March. Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi and Social Development Minister Nokuzola Tolashe announced the extension in a…

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