UPDATE | SAFA boss Jordaan, two co-accused appear in court

SAFA President Danny Jordaan and two co-accused appearing at the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court 1 minute South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan and two co-accused are appearing at the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court sitting in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court, east of Johannesburg, after being arrested this morning. This follows an intensive investigation…

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SAA pilots declare plan to strike from Thursday

SAA plane 1 minute South African Airways (SAA) pilots have reportedly declared plans to embark on a strike tomorrow over a wage dispute. The airline revealed that the South African Airways Pilots Association initially tabled a 30-percent wage increase demand when negotiations started in May. However, the Association has since reduced its wage demand to…

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Springbok Women bow out of the Rugby World Cup

Springboks women on a sports field. South Africa’s national women’s team has been knocked out of the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England at the quarter-final stage. The Springbok Women lost to New Zealand in the first quarter-final clash of the tournament at Sandy Park in Exeter. The Black Ferns ruthlessly scored 15 points in…

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Num calls for tighter retrenchment rules in mining

Mine workers stand underground at Gold Fields’ South Deep mine, south-west of Johannesburg, South Africa. 1 minute The National Union of Mineworkers (Num) has called on the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy to tighten regulations governing retrenchments in the mining sector. The call follows recent retrenchment notices issued by several mining companies.  In 2024,…

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SA’s economy held back by structural inefficiencies: Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the opening address at a government function. 2 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s economy continues to be held back by structural and regulatory inefficiencies. He says the country must grow faster to create necessary employment and needs to achieve prosperity. Ramaphosa says Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s national budget will…

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