[File] South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers parade. Local restaurants, catering services, and informal food vendors in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, say they are experiencing a steady rise in customers ahead of the Armed Forces Day celebrations on Saturday. Transport operators and retail businesses are also benefiting from the influx of visitors. Some entrepreneurs have welcomed the government’s decision to…
EFF leader Julius Malema. 2 minutes Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema says although he is worried about his safety, he knows that being killed comes with his job as a revolutionary. Malema was speaking to the media during his by-election campaign in Koppies in the Free State earlier on Sunday. He was reacting…
Las Vegas Grand Prix. 2 minutes The Las Vegas Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 schedule through atleast 2027, F1 confirmed on Saturday. F1 officials and race organisers both expressed interest in keeping the event on the calendar into the next decade. “We’ve agreed collectively that we’re going to do a two-year extension…
A study by the Momentum Group found that 92% of women lack confidence regarding their retirement. The study shows that conversations about retirement planning often begin far too late. For many, this crucial discussion only begins five years before retirement at best. The Momentum Group emphasises that women, who often bear a greater financial burden…
FILE PHOTO: Starlink owner, Elon Musk. 2 minutes The Minister of Communications and Digital Technology, Solly Malatsi has proposed changes to the triple-BEE policies that could pave wthe ay for an investment by Starlink in South Africa. The government gazette released by the minister proposes amendments that relate to the 30% equity requirement for previously…
A vial of the measles-rubella vaccine ready to protect children across Gauteng The Gauteng Department of Health will launch a Measles-Rubella Mass Vaccination Campaign from Tuesday until 12 September. It says this is in response to the ongoing measles outbreak in the province. Gauteng recorded over 370 confirmed cases since January. The campaign aims to vaccinate…
Smoke bellows over Mitchell’s Pass after a fire in this image captured on 25 November 2024. 1 minute A fire that has been burning in the Mitchell’s Pass outside Ceres in the Boland has been contained. The fire ignited in strong winds on Sunday above a toll house. Cape Winelands District Municipality spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto…
[File image] Hawks crime fighters The Hawks have withdrawn an urgent application to compel John Mpe, the executive mayor of the Polokwane municipality in Limpopo, to provide documents related to certain transactions. A whistleblower circulated documents on social media alleging that over R750 million was paid irregularly to companies whose owners had close ties to…
The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has heard that the families and survivors of apartheid-era gross human rights violations cannot be expected to put their case on hold pending the outcome of the Commission of Inquiry tasked with probing whether there was any political interference in the prosecution of TRC cases. This comes after President…
File Image: President Cyril Ramaphosa speaking at an event. President Cyril Ramaphosa must provide a progress report and not just bring new promises when he delivers the State of the Nation Address at the Cape Town City Hall later Thursday evening, that is according to EFF Spokesperson, Sinawo Tambo. Speaking to SABC News ahead of…
