New SOE coming to South Africa – managing R155 billion
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the creation of a new state-owned enterprise to manage the government’s R155 billion property portfolio.
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POWER GUZZLERS (PART FIVE): The wheeling and dealing behind South Africa’s AI factories
South Africa is in the grip of an infrastructure supercycle, but it isn’t roads or rails. It is the rise of the AI Factory, windowless fortresses consuming small cities worth of power.
News24 | Here are the Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus numbers
Here are the Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus numbers.
Ramaphosa deploys army against criminal syndicates
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday that he would deploy the army to help the police fight organised crime.
News24 | SONA | Ramaphosa deploys army in gang-ridden Cape Town and Gauteng
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the deployment of the South African National Defence Force to help fight gangsterism.
Portugal approves restrictions on social media access for children
LISBON, Feb 12 (Reuters) – Portugal’s parliament on Thursday approved a bill, on its first reading, requiring explicit parental consent for children aged 13 to 16 to access social media, in one of the first concrete legislative moves in Europe to impose such restrictions.
Roedean School apologises for hurting the Jewish community and principal resigns
Roedean School has apologized for cancelling a tennis match with King David, acknowledging that it was deeply hurtful to the Jewish community.
Sona|Ramaphosa says SA’s economy is ‘stronger than ever’
President Cyril Ramaphosa tabled his ninth state of the nation address as the water supply crisis in Johannesburg escalated and the country continued to be dogged by challenges.
Sona | Ramaphosa says SA’s economy is ‘stronger than ever’
President Cyril Ramaphosa tabled his ninth state of the nation address as the water supply crisis in Johannesburg escalated and the country continued to be dogged by challenges.
CAMPUS CHAOS: Students and police clash at Nelson Mandela University as protest turns violent
Chaos erupted at Nelson Mandela University on Thursday after private security and members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) fired rubber bullets at students at the North Campus during a protest over accommodation, registration and transport issues.
COST OF POWER: Flawed electricity pricing policy and tariff regulation are deepening SA’s municipal electricity crisis
South Africa’s municipal electricity pricing is broken. Current policies are draining city budgets, overcharging residents and letting infrastructure crumble.
Ramaphosa announces SANDF deployment in Gauteng and Western Cape
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that members of the South African National Defence Force will be deployed to support the South African Police Service in parts of the Western Cape and Gauteng.
Anglo American SA’s abandoned mines spark protest against Anglo American
Mining-affected communities in Gauteng are protesting against Anglo American for leaving South Africa without addressing the aftermath of 110 years of mining, which includes unrehabilitated mine dumps, unpaid compensations, and health issues due to toxic waste. The protestors demand that Anglo American rehabilitate the abandoned sites and compensate affected workers before completing its exit...
IN PICS | Meme-worthy gags, power dressing and beaded pearls dominate Sona fashion
Local designers Siphosihle Masango, Mzukisi Mbane, Ryan Keys and Ole Ledimo were the go-to designers showcasing African luxury, great craftsmanship and how to rock power dressing.
‘True leadership is grounded in humility’: ANC welcomes Lesufi’s apology
The ANC welcomed Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s apology for his comments during the Johannesburg water crisis, appreciating his accountability and clarification that his remarks were not intended to suggest differing hardships based on social standing
South Africans Abroad: Nkota admits he supported Kaizer Chiefs
Mohau Nkota is not the only former Orlando Pirates player to reveal that he grew up supporting arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs.
WATCH | Five things you need to know about Joburg’s water woes
Joburg is facing a water crisis, with critical reservoirs remaining low and pressure management implemented to extend supply. A “war room” of government departments has been set up to try to get taps flowing again.