Petrol attendan fills fuel into a vehicle. 2 minutes Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has proposed a revised National Budget that abandons the VAT hike and introduces new tax proposals generating R18 billion in additional revenue in 2025/26, and R19 billion in 2026/27. While presenting Budget 3.0 on Wednesday, Godongwana told Parliament that he would be…
Jacob Zuma supporters at MKP 1st anniversary rally in Durban, Moses Mabhida Stadium. 2 minutes Political Analyst Professor Bheki Mngomezulu says former President Jacob Zuma remains the main drawcard for the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party. The party is celebrating its first anniversary rally in Durban at the Moses Mabhida stadium today. At just under 6…
A retired baker, Njara’s thirst for knowledge and personal growth has driven him to return to the classroom and this time, rubbing shoulders with pupils as old as his grandchildren. DEFYING conventional norms, Helex Njara, at 67, has taken the courageous step of pursuing Advanced Level studies, a feat typically associated with younger students. A…
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe in action with Juventus’ Alberto Costa. Real Madrid hit their stride at the Club World Cup on Tuesday, edging Juventus 1-0 to reach the quarter-finals thanks to a second-half strike from academy graduate Gonzalo Garcia as Kylian Mbappe made his tournament debut. Garcia, deputising for Mbappe after the France forward missed…
[FILE IMAGE]: President Cyril Rmaphosa shares a light moment with DA leader and Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen as well as DA MP and Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube. 2 minutes The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says today’s events at the National Assembly are a clear indication that the so-called Government of National Unity (GNU) is…
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson speaking in Parliament. 1 minute Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean MacPherson has launched an independent investigation into the Independent Development Trust (IDT) following corruption allegations relating to an 800 million tender to install Oxygen plants at Health facilities across South Africa. It was reported that…
File picture: Springboks in action during a previous match. 2 minutes The Springboks are gearing up for their final test of the Autumn International series against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday. The World Champions are undefeated, beating Scotland and England and will no doubt be looking to end the year on…
A spaza shop in South Africa. 2 minutes KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has convened an urgent meeting with 54 municipalities to discuss spaza shops. At least 23 people have died countrywide since the start of October after buying food from spaza shops. In KwaZulu-Natal, three siblings from the Ndlovu family from uMzumbe on the South…
The Loeries Creative Week photography masterclass From Art to AI, took a deep dive into the opportunities and threats posed by AI in the creative industry. With a panel of accomplished industry professionals, the session explored how AI is simultaneously opening doors and sparking debate about its potential risks.
Eskom electricity infrastructure. 1 minute Eskom says it currently has sufficient electricity capacity to sustain the grid during the upcoming winter months. Eskom Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane says that despite the recent implementation of load shedding, the power utility is now in a strong position and is well prepared for the increased demand for…
