uMkhonto weSizwe party leader Jacob Zuma. The Jacob Zuma Foundation has cautioned the public against getting involved in unauthorised fundraising campaigns circulating online. It says some people are claiming to raise money for the former President Jacob Zuma’s legal fees. The Foundation says it has noted the recirculation of an old fundraising poster and stresses…
An SA Airlink aircraft. Economic experts for the Competition Commission and SA Airlink have disagreed on some aspects related to the calculation of the cost a new competitor would face when entering the market. The Competition Tribunal in Pretoria is hearing evidence of allegations of excessive and predatory pricing by the airline. The six-day sitting…
“But to deliver on the promise of sustainable development agenda and change the trajectory of climate change by 2030, markets alone cannot do it.” WHILE Africa possesses significant renewable energy potential, there is need for more action from the continent’s leaders and partners to harness clean power for development, growth and potential, a renewable energy…
A 3D printed model of men working on computers are seen in front of displayed binary code and words “Hacker” in this illustration taken, July 5, 2021. 1 minute Cybersecurity is in the spotlight at the inaugural National System of Innovation Transformation Summit, currently under way in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni. Nelson Mandela University’s Programme Manager for…
Former Hawks head Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya. Former Hawks Head, Godfrey Lebeya, has denied Hawks’ interference in the arrest of Katiso “KT” Molefe for the murder of whistleblower Armand Swart. This follows allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, that Molefe had contacted the then Hawks head Lebeya, when officers from the Police…
A mine blast at Chromex mine in Burgersfort, Limpopo has left several houses damaged Several homes in six villages near Chromex Mine outside Burgersfort in Limpopo have been severely damaged following mine blasting activities three days ago. The houses have broken windows and cracks. The Minerals Resources Department and management of the responsible mine have…
IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa. 2 minutes Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) President Velenkosini Hlabisa has criticized President Cyril Ramaphosa for what he calls failure to consult GNU partners before signing the Land Expropriation Act. Hlabisa says President Ramaphosa must not unilaterally sign controversial laws without proper discussions with parties who form the government going forward. He…
Firefighters trying to take out a wildfire burning in the Silvermine section of Table Mountain National Park. 2 minutes The Animal Welfare Society says their teams have been assisting with evacuations and rescuing animals affected by the fire in the Tokai area. About 3000 hectares of vegetation have burnt in the Table Mountain National Park…
NECSA head office entrance 4 minutes The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA) has refuted claims that the country is assisting Iran to develop “nuclear arrangements.” NECSA Group CEO Loyiso Tyabashe hosted a roundtable on the work of the entity and to share the organisation’s contribution to the South African economy. One of President Donald…
Chalkboard with debt written on it 1 minute South Africa’s debt servicing costs are projected to reach R426.3 billion in the current financial year. According to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, this means that 22 cents of every rand collected in revenue will go toward paying off debt. Godongwana made the announcement while presenting the 2025/26…
