The seed company had dragged Christian Falkenberg to the High Court after he raised a special plea against Seed Co’s claim for the US$274 768 as damages for alleged breach of contract. SEED CO Limited has successfully sued a soya bean farmer to recover US$274 768 after financing the farming production before the farmer sold…
A man stands at a branch of the South African Post Office. 1 minute The South African Post Office (SAPO) will stay open for another month thanks to a R150 million from National Treasury. However, its long-term survival still depends on securing billions from the fiscus. According to the Communication Workers Union (CWU), should SAPO…
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla registering at Parliament on June 25, 2024 ahead of her swearing in as an MP. 1 minute Former President Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, is expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court in KwaZulu-Natal today in connection with the July 2021 civil unrest. It is not clear whether she will be facing…
Minerals Council South Africa has launched a National Day of Safety and Health in mining. 1 minute The Minerals Council of South Africa says there has been a steady decline in mining fatalities over the past few years. The Council says about 40 deaths were recorded in the sector last year, compared to more than…
1 minute The Senzo Meyiwa murder case resumes this Monday morning at the High Court in Pretoria. Five men are on trial for the 2014 murder of the Bafana Bafana captain, who was shot and killed while at Kelly Khumalo’s parental home in Vosloorus, on Gauteng’s East Rand. Livestream:
Communications and Digital Technology Minister, Solly Malatsi 2 minutes Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi says the process of converting Postbank cards from gold to black is on track. This follows Postbank’s plan to reissue all its South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) branded cards to the SARB and the Department of Communications and…
Source: Supplied. This partnership will support micro, small, and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs) across Africa by streamlining their in-store and online digital experiences through advanced business solutions and value-added services. Despite the global rise of digital payments, research suggests that the majority of day-to-day transactions in Africa still occur in cash, highlighting a critical need for…
Source: Ngaa Murombedzi, AHF regional advocacy and policy manager for Southern Africa. While intended to enhance pandemic preparedness, the current draft will perpetuate global health inequities, leaving South Africa and other low- and middle-income countries without vital resources, including timely access to vaccines, technology transfer, and financial support. “The stakes couldn’t be higher for Africa,”…
A mine worker walks underground. 2 minutes Community members in Stilfontein have started sending food and water to illegal miners, who are still underground in Shaft 11. This comes after a recent North Gauteng High Court order which permitted humanitarian aid to be delivered to the miners, who are reported to be living in dire…
Skateboard. 2 minutes Some young girls who are participants at the Kimberley Diamond Cup say the extreme sport of skating needs more girls to participate in it. At least 80 participants from five provinces were competing against each other for the coveted prize money of 100,000 at the Kimberley Diamond Cup skateboarding grand slam competition….
