Call to vote in upcoming elections

With the upcoming 2024 National and Provincial elections around the corner, a member of a Danish choir has encouraged citizens to participate in the polls.

South Africans will once again get an opportunity to exercise their democratic right to vote on 29 May 2024 as the country holds its seventh democratic elections.

“If you do not vote, your...

Minister Lamola reflects of 30 years of freedom

A then 10-year-old Ronald Lamola watched with joy as his parents went to cast their votes in South Africa’s first democratic elections in April 1994.

“I also saw on the television long queues of people ushering in our new freedom when they were voting,” Lamola said on Saturday.

Fast-forward to today and Lamola is South Africa’s...

Celebrating freedom in language

With South Africa today commemorating Freedom Day, the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) has highlighted the importance of individuals being able to express themselves in languages they understand.

“Today as we celebrate this remarkable milestone, it is essential to recognize that for democracy to flourish, linguistic diversity must be...

The Paris 2024 Olympic flame sailed for France on Saturday on board a three-masted ship to mark the final sprint of preparations ahead of the Olympic Games opening ceremony on July 26. The “Belem” left the port of Piraeus in the morning for an 11-day voyage and will arrive in the southern city of Marseille,… Read More »Paris 2024 Olympics Flame Sets Sail For France In Final Relay Leg

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is focussed on his team’s progress, not motivated by damaging Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge, the coach said ahead of Sunday’s north London derby. If the hosts defeat Arsenal, who lead in the standings by one point over Manchester City, they can prevent the Gunners opening up a four-point lead… Read More »Spurs Boss Postecoglou Not...

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has been seeking counsel from former manager Arsene Wenger as the club aims to end their 20-year wait for the Premier League title this season, Arteta said ahead of Sunday’s trip to Tottenham Hotspur. A win over their north London rivals could galvanise Arsenal’s hopes of lifting the title. The Gunners… Read More »Arteta Receives Wenger’s Advice On Fine...

Rafa Nadal said he would love to keep playing long enough for his son to remember him on court, though the 22-time Grand Slam champion concedes time is not on his side. The 37-year-old Spaniard, who has said he expects to retire after the 2024 season, returned to competition in Brisbane in January after almost… Read More »Nadal Wishes He Could Play Long Enough For His Son To Remember Him On Court

American sprinter Christian Coleman believes that Usain Bolt’s 100-metres record of 9.58 seconds that has stood for 15 years is within reach and said there are several athletes fast enough to break it. “It seems like the times being run, 9.58 is obviously an extraordinary time but honestly I feel like it’s a lot of… Read More »American Coleman Believes Bolt’s 100m Record Could Fall Soon

Reflecting on 30 years of democratic gains

While South Africa’s democracy is young, the significant strides made by government to improve the the lives of its people since 1994, cannot be denied.

Marking the historic milestone of reaching 30 years of democracy, President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africans should not let detractors, whether they are abroad or in the country to...

SA students to participate in solar panel programme in India

Twenty-two female Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) engineering students are set to participate in a solar panel manufacturing learning programme in India.

The Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma in partnership with the Energy and Water Sector Education and...

Freedom Day

By Nomonde Mnukwa

The South Africa we embrace today, where individuals are allowed to move freely, speak without fear and associate with whomever they want, would not be possible without the sacrifices of those who fought for our freedom. This year, as we commemorate 30 Years of Freedom and Democracy on the 27th of April, we will reflect on our journey thus far and our...