The union is calling for more arrest. 1 minute The General Industries Workers’ Union of South Africa (Giwusa) has welcomed the arrests of four police officers accused of assisting alleged Stilfontein illegal mining kingpin, Neo Tshoaeli. However, the union says it does not believe he’s the real kingpin. Tshoaeli, popularly known as Tiger, escaped after…
Source: Freepik Africa’s business events sector is also experiencing significant growth, estimated at $16.6bn (R295bn) in 2023 and expected to reach $65.6bn (R1.2t) by 2032, reflecting a CAGR of 16.8%. Specifically, South Africa’s MICE industry was valued at $6.6 billion (R121.8bn) in 2023, with projections of $25.9bn (R477.9bn) by 2032, according to an Allied Market…
South Africa’s High Commissioner to Kenya H.E. Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu. Former Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces Mninwa Mhlangu will be honored with a Special Official Funeral, Category 2. It will take place in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, Saturday next week. The Presiding Officers of Parliament National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza and National Council of Provinces…
3 minutes A decline in young registered voters has prompted the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) to host a dialogue at Nelson Mandela University in the Eastern Cape. The theme of the dialogue was “Strengthening democracy through youth participation”. It covers several topics, including the introduction of electronic voting to keep up with the…
Judgment is expected to be delivered today at the Pretoria North Magistrates’ Court in the bail application of one of the three men accused of killing Ditebogo Phalane. Pelia Maeko, Ali Sithole, and Nido Gumbo allegedly shot the child during a hijacking at his home in Soshanguve, in May last year. It is believed that…
Phethe Simiao 25, who pleaded guilty to kidnapping, raping and murdering six-year-old Amantle Samane, is set to hear his fate at the Johannesburg High Court today. LIVE STREAM:
Aerial view of the Knysna Waterfront. The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has blocked a move by the Western Cape Government to place the Knysna Municipality under administration. Provincial Minister for Local Government, Anton Bredell, says the decision was driven by politics rather than evidence of the municipality’s dysfunction. He warns that the NCOP ruling…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. President Cyril Ramaphosa says the G20 Leaders Summit starting in Johannesburg next week, will go ahead as planned with or without US President Donald Trump and its delegation. Trump, who initially said he will not attend but will send his vice President JD Vance, has now pulled out the whole…
EFF leader Julius Malema addresses the Limpopo Provincial General Assembly at the Westernburg Community Hall in Mpumalanga. 3 minutes EFF President Julius Malema says factionalism, disunity and disloyalty will not be tolerated ahead of the party’s third National People’s Assembly (NPA) to be held in Johannesburg next month. Malema was speaking during the EFF Limpopo’s…
The Eastern Cape provincial government has issued a warning about a scam involving individuals who impersonate government officials in the supply chain management sector. The provincial government says the scammers demand money in exchange for tender opportunities at the office of the premier. Provincial government spokesperson Khuselwa Rantjie says it is alleged that contacts are…
