Containers due to be shipped. 1 minute The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) Business Confidence Index edged down to 120 in January from December’s 121. The decline in the index was mainly attributed to lower export volumes. SACCI says stronger imports, vehicle sales and rising tourist numbers had a positive influence. The…
President Cyril Ramaphosa listening to the SONA debate in Cape Town. 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver his response to the two-day debate on his State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament later this afternoon. Last week, the President presented his SONA to a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament….
Pakistan vs Proteas 3 minutes Pakistan’s cricket team has reserved their place in the final of the Tri Nations Series in between South Africa and New Zealand. The Pakistanis defeated South Africa by six wickets in their second match of the series at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, booking their place in Friday’s final…
Leaking water meter in a residential area in the City of Johannesburg. 2 minutes The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has rejected Johannesburg Water’s explanation that the city has an over-consumption issue. This as some Johannesburg residents take to social media to complain about sporadic water cuts across the city. The Metro has a R27 billion…
The United States head office of TikTok is shown in Culver City in California. 3 minutes TikTok returned to the United States app stores of Apple and Google on Thursday as President Donald Trump delayed a ban on the Chinese-owned social media app and assured the tech giants they would not be fined for distributing or maintaining…
Memorial service of the 14 soldiers that died in the DRC. 2 minutes Defence analyst Dean Wingrin says it’s crucial to ensure that the South African soldiers who are still in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are safe. Political parties have intensified their calls for the withdrawal of the South African National Defence Force…
A drop of water coming from a tap. 1 minute The City of Tshwane has warned Hammanskraal residents receiving water from the newly launched Klipdrift Magalies Water Package Plant, not to consume following complaints of poor quality. Affected areas include Wards 49, 73, 74, and 75-specifically Mandela Village, Marokolong, Ramotse, Kekana Gardens (Steve Bikoville), and…
2 minutes The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it’s investigating Gauteng’s online learner placement system. It says their provincial office is inundated with complaints of unplaced learners for the 2025 academic year. The SAHRC has previously raised concerns over the slow placement of learners. The commission has called on parents and guardians of…
The Rooiwal Water Treatment Plant that supplies Hammanskraal areas. 2 minutes The City of Tshwane has assured residents of Hammanskraal north of Pretoria that it is trying to address their water problems. It has advised residents receiving water from the newly launched Klipdrift Magalies Water Package Plant, not to consume it following complaints of poor…
Procession for the fallen soldiers 2 minutes About 159 bearers, three chaplains and three sergeant majors from all four SANDF armoured services participated in a guard of honour as the remains of their colleagues who died in the Eastern DRC, draped in South African flags were handed over to their families at the Air Force…
