SUNDAY, 18 MAY 2025, 01:37
President Ramaphosa champions African-led growth at Africa CEO Forum
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to the success of the G20 Presidency and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), while calling for deeper public-private collaboration across Africa to drive development and integration.
Speaking during the Presidential Panel at the 2025...
Health Department welcomes Tiger Brands’ listeriosis class action settlement
The Department of Health welcomes the decision by Tiger Brands to settle the listeriosis class action.
The department, in a statement on Monday, said it believes this represents an important milestone to bring the lengthy legal matter to finality and closure to the affected families whose loved ones...
Crime affects everyone, not only certain groups: Lamola
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has firmly denied allegations of persecution against white South Africans, especially white farmers.
This is after a group of 49 Afrikaners left South Africa on Sunday after being granted refugee status by the Trump administration, following claims that they were...
Home Affairs commends uptake of Smart IDs for naturalised citizens, permanent residents
The Department of Home Affairs says it has this morning successfully launched its rollout of Smart IDs for naturalised citizens and permanent residents from visa exempt countries.
“The system is stable and we are encouraged by the scale of uptake by clients. Across the country, South African...
Director of Facilities and Security Management at the Office of the Chief Justice is on the stand.
Lamola hopes SA’s G20 Presidency will transform lives of the needy
South Africa is making significant progress in its historic Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20), having convened 51 meetings across various working groups since December 2024.
These meetings have addressed some of the most pressing challenges facing the global community and demonstrate a strong commitment to finding...
South Africans seeking resettlement in USA are not refugees – President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has refuted the classification of a group of South Africans as refugees, who are seeking resettlement in the United States of America.
The President was speaking during a Presidential panel at the African CEO Forum 2025 in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, on Monday.
He was asked by...
KZN welcomes Global delegates to G20 tourism meeting
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli, has expressed pride in the province’s role in shaping international tourism discourse, as the second G20 Tourism Working Group (TWG) meeting kicks off in Durban.
Welcoming the international delegates attending the second G20 Tourism Working Group meeting on Sunday, Ntuli highlighted...
Two suspects have been arrested for the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
Special Tribunal sets aside R500 million Free State health tenders
The Special Tribunal has ordered an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) company to pay back undue benefits gleaned from R500 million worth of unlawful tenders awarded by the Free State Health Department.
The tribunal ruled that the tenders Buthelezi EMS and its associated companies were awarded for inter-facility...
The inquest into the death of Chief Albert Luthuli continues
Condolences to the families of N2 highway accident
KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC, Siboniso Duma, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of nine people, who lost their lives in an accident on the N2 highway near Empangeni, on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast.
According to a preliminary report, the accident happened on Sunday morning, on the N2...
Office of Chief Justice has zero-tolerance for corruption
The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on fraud and corruption following allegations of impropriety at the Mthatha High Court in the Eastern Cape.
This after reports that officials at the court are allegedly embroiled in a bribery scheme – soliciting payments from advocates to...
At least 40 Afrikaners who have been granted refugee status by the United States have arrived at the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and are currently being checked in for their private charter flight to the States later this evening.
A 54-year-old chief from KwaBhidla in KwaZulu-Natal will apply for bail in the Hlanganani Magistrate’s Court on Monday in connection with the alleged rape of an 18-year-old girl.
Machine learning (ML) isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a transformative force reshaping industries worldwide, and African businesses are no exception. From Nairobi’s bustling tech hubs to Lagos’ vibrant startup scene, ML is unlocking new opportunities for growth, efficiency, and innovation. But what exactly is machine learning, and how can African businesses harness its power? Let’s break […]
Eight people have died after a tow truck rear-ended a Hyundai H-100 bakkie, transporting 24 members of the Zion Christian Church on Sunday morning.
Extortion gangs in the Eastern Cape and KZN use rental vehicles and pre-RICA’ed MTN sim cards to commit their crimes, while perpetrators and victims are forced to sit next to each other in court with no protection whatsoever.
Five people have been arrested for various crimes, including the unauthorised sale of match-day tickets, during the Nedbank Cup football final between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.
South Africa’s land surface is rising by 2mm a year, and instead of magma from the Earth’s core pushing it up, it’s actually a lack of water to push it down.
Omotoso faces contravention of Immigration Act charges
The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed the arrest of controversial televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, in East London on Saturday.
This after Omotoso and his co-accused, Lusanda Solani and Zukiswa Sitho, were acquitted by the Gqeberha High Court of 32 serious charges, including allegations of rape, racketeering and human...