Money makes money and these 10 people have made a lot of it over the years. And by a lot, we mean a LOT! Here are the 10 richest people in the world today. ALSO READ: Daily Lotto: Here are Thursday, 4 May’s results and numbers The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world’s richest […]

The ANC is pursuing a defamation case against Andre de Ruyter after allegations he made in a televised interview. ANC threatens to sue De Ruyter if he has not laid criminal charges in the next week Photos: Stock/Twitter The African National Congress (ANC) is pressing ahead with its defamation case against former Eskom CEO Andre […]

A former Eskom administration clerk has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for fraud, corruption and money laundering amounting to R2.6m. A sign for Eskom, the South African electricity authority, stands next to electricity pylons near Cape Town on January 22, 2023. (Photo by RODGER BOSCH / AFP) A former Eskom Administration Clerk was […]

South African retail giant, Pick n Pay spent over R522 million on diesel to run generators during load shedding. South African retail giant Pick n Pay on Thursday, 4 May published its financial results for the year ended 26 February 2023. Photo: Supplied South African retail giant Pick n Pay on Thursday, 4 May published its financial […]

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has released the upgraded series of banknotes and coins, which are expected to go into circulation from today. According to the bank, the upgraded notes and coins have enhanced security features and new designs. While the banknote designs will remain largely similar to that of old, with an enhanced […]

The 5th South Africa Investment Conference, held in Johannesburg, has provided a significant boost to the country’s digital economy. THE 5TH SOUTH AFRICA INVESTMENT CONFERENCE, WHICH WAS HELD IN JOHANNESBURG RECENTLY, PROVIDED A HUGE BOOST TO THE COUNTRY’S DIGITAL ECONOMY. In addition to significant investment commitments in data and telecommunications infrastructure, there were also announcements […]

With a breathtaking view of Table Mountain, the world’s tallest building made with industrial hemp will soon open its doors in Cape Town. A general view of solar panels on top of the Hemp Hotel in Cape Town on April 25, 2023. – Twelve floors, a breathtaking view over Table Mountain, and a minimal ecological […]

Over 1 226 tonnes of litter and illegally dumped waste is removed to landfill from the Cape Town CBD every year by the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID). It’s equivalent to over 100 000 kg every month, which is the amount of dung produced by 40 African elephants. The stench is almost as bad. To […]

Government has joined the rest of the world in commemorating the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2023. This day is set aside across the globe to realise and raise the importance of press freedom. This year’s commemoration takes place under the theme: “Freedom of expression as a driver for all […]

Suspects allegedly involved in the over 160 incidents where Intercape buses have been attacked and passengers robbed have been arrested. byNokwanda Ncwane 02-05-2023 15:34 in Eastern Cape Intercape has called for Government to intervene after a bus driver was killed and a series of attacks targeted other coaches. Image: Danny Foster / Flickr Two suspects who […]

Hundreds of Community Work Programme (CWP) workers held a protest at the ANC headquarters in Johannesburg on Monday. Hundreds of Community Work Programme (CWP) workers marched to ANC headquarters in Johannesburg demanding higher wages, among other things. Photos: Chris Gilili via Groundup Article originally published on GroundUp By Chris Gilili Hundreds of Community Work Programme (CWP) workers marched […]

State power utility Eskom has announced that load shedding will be ramped up to higher stages this afternoon (Tuesday) due to delays in the return to service of at least nine generating units. Stage 6 load shedding will commence from 4 pm this afternoon until 5 am on Wednesday morning. This will be followed by […]

For many young South Africans, a qualification is perceived to be the passport to a good job and decent salary, opening the way to a better life for them and their families. South Africa’s private higher education sector has grown rapidly since 1994, when the education system began to expand under democracy. The number and […]

A mine in Lesotho has announced the discovery of a spectacular and history-making 108 carat pink diamond. According to the Lesotho Minister of Natural Resources it is “one of the most significant diamonds found to date in Lesotho”. Storm Mountain Diamonds’ CEO said it is “exceptionally rare” and that history has been made as it’s […]

South African expat and international entrepreneur Elon Musk joined US talk show host Bill Maher on Friday for a spirited Real Time interview. Watch the 20-minute conversation below. During the interview Musk talks about ‘woke mind virus’, argues that he’s a moderate and not a conservative (with proof being he’s done so much to help […]

Capitec apologised for any confusion but assured its users that this upgrade will only impact the business clients only. Capitec Bank addresses confusion about the system upgrade. Photo: Capitec/ web Capitec Bank, one of South Africa’s leading digital banks, has clarified the confusion about its system upgrades currently underway. CAPITEC FRUSTRATES CONFUSED CLIENTS Numerous Capitec […]

Community Work Programme (CWP) workers employed by the Department of COGTA, held a two-day protest outside the head office in Pretoria. Hundreds of Community Work Programme (CWP) workers picket outside the COGTA head office in Pretoria since Tuesday, demanding their unpaid wages. Photos: Chris Gilili via Groundup Article originally published on GroundUp  By Chris Gilili Hundreds of Community […]

Former Post Office branch manager Reginah Kefilwe Tshabalala who is facing charges of fraud and money laundering is granted R10 000 bail. Former Post Office branch manager appears in court for a bail hearing. Image: Bongiwe Mchunu/African News Agency (ANA) Archives Former SA Post Office branch manager Reginah Kefilwe Tshabalala appeared at the Delareyville Magistrates’ […]

On the pavement between small businesses in the busy street of Lerotholi Avenue in Langa is a large statue of a woman, made out of grass, stone, mud and clay. Inside, is Langa’s first art gallery, 16 on Lerotholi. The statue is by artist Angus Taylor. The gallery, founded by four young people from Langa, officially […]

De Ruyter declined to name high-level politicians allegedly involved in corruption at Eskom during a meeting with SCOPA on Wednesday. Former Eskom CEO, Andre de Ruyter, faces questions at a SCOPA hearing over his allegations of corruption at the power utility, where he claimed that a “high-level” politician was involved and that Eskom was a […]

Enterprises in the tourism sector have been urged to make use of the Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP), which is aimed at promoting the sustainable management and use of electricity and water resources. This comes as the country battles load shedding, and alternative means are being made to ensure business continuity. Tourism Minister Patricia de […]

According to Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko  the department has been experiencing a huge shortage of male and female condoms in all its districts. “Contract RT75_condom suppliers didn’t have stock to deliver to Province from the inception of the new contract in February 2022 as suppliers were awaiting SABS sample approval prior ordering bulk stock from […]

South Africa’s 2024 national and provincial elections are regarded as a realistic opportunity for coalition governments to be formed in some provinces and also at the national level. This would mark a dramatic change from the current situation in which coalition governments have only been formed at local level. Electoral trends since 2016 underscore these […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed  President Sauli Niinistö of Finland on a State Visit to South Africa at the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre in Tswane today. The State Visit is the first by a Finnish President to the country in more than twenty years, however, NiinistO visited South Africa in December 2013 to attend the funeral of […]

Eskom says it will be ramping up its demand side management (DSM) initiatives in order to better manage the supply and demand of electricity in South Africa. The power utility held its first national Demand Side Management Indaba in Gauteng on Monday. During the Indaba, the power utility’s board chairperson, Mpho Makwana, said the DSM […]