National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi has taken a firm stance against corruption, saying it is now time for justice to win the fight against the scourge. “Justice must win,” said the NDPP boss who was appointed to the top post in December 2018 following a gruelling interview process that was a culmination […]

Gauteng MEC for Education Panyaza Lesufi has on behalf of national and provincial government extended sincere condolences to the families of learners who died after a walkway collapsed at Hoërskool Driehoek in Vanderbijlpark on Friday morning. Three learners were killed and 23 sustained injuries after a bridge, which connected two buildings, collapsed and trapped several […]

It’s all systems go for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), to be delivered at 7pm on 07 February 2019. President Ramaphosa will be delivering his second SONA after taking over the reins in February 2018. The SONA will be the last of the fifth administration, due to the elections later this […]

The National Press Club has named President Cyril Ramaphosa as the 2018 Newsmaker of the Year. This annual award, hosted by the National Press Club since 1980, awards a newsmaker in a calendar year based on the amount of media coverage received as well as the impact thereof. Nominations and motivations are received from members […]

South Africans across the country will today participate in World Read Aloud Day which is dedicated to highlighting the importance and power of reading aloud and sharing stories with children. The day will see South Africa attempting to break the Read-Aloud record by reaching 1.5 million children today. Spearheaded by Nal’ibali – this year’s story […]

JOHANNESBURG – The SABC (South African Broadcasting Corporation) has scrapped a plan to lay off nearly 1,000 staff, and says it will find other ways to save money after the government said it was reducing financial support. Last year, a parliamentary inquiry found widespread corruption and mismanagement at the SABC and recommended its board be […]

Public health research suggests that concerns about alcohol advertising and accessibility warrant strong regulatory action. Alcohol is a major contributor to the global burden of disease. It’s also a key risk factor for preventable illness and death in Africa. For example, alcohol consumption during pregnancy is associated with many adverse effects on children. These include […]

A free-to-use web tool, which helps smaller businesses with labour relations processes and matters, has gone live. The tool is a joint initiative of the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and Business Unity South Africa (BUSA). It allows entrepreneurs to source information on how to recruit staff; how to manage employees and build […]

South African retailer Edcon needs R3 billion ($226 million) in funding over the next three years to “fix” the business, its chief executive Grant Pattison said on Thursday. Edcon has been grappling with an over-leveraged capital structure for several years, after troubles in its credit business in 2014 coincided with an economic slowdown and weak […]

Buffel is an Elephant Seal, who is not really native to this area, but has apparently taken up residence in False Bay, South Africa, for the past 2 years or so… writes Western Cape photographer Robyn Gwilt. (Photos on this page by Robyn Gwilt and Maria Wagener.) He is busy moulting on our beach, quite […]

JOHANNESBURG – A settlement offered by South African mobile telecoms provider Vodacom to a former employee drew tens of protesters on Thursday calling for a better deal. Vodacom was ordered in 2016 by the country’s top court to pay Nkosana Makate for his role in creating the company’s call-back messaging service. The Constitutional Court did […]

South African fruit and vegetable exporting companies will show off their wares at the upcoming Fruit Logistica Trade Fair in Germany. The trade fair will get underway on Tuesday 5th February in the country’s capital, Berlin. “The Fruit Logistica Berlin, which is regarded as the world’s leading international trade fair for the fresh fruit and […]

The Quadriplegic Association of South Africa (QASA) has issued a challenge to all major retail stores in South Africa to “take a page out of Richdens Spar, Hillcrest, KZN on the exemplary customer service to wheelchair users!” Spar went to the trouble of creating wheelchair-friendly trolleys after a request from customers. QASA issued the challenge […]

UPDATE: For South Africans abroad there will be a special overseas voter registration weekend from the 1 – 4 February at all SA foreign missions. Don’t miss this opportunity to register to vote! The 2019 National Election is going to be one of the most important that South Africa faces since 1994. All South Africans living abroad can […]

Quinton de Kock scored a rapid half-century as South Africa defeated Pakistan by seven wickets at Newlands to claim the five-match one-day series 3-2 on Wednesday. Opener De Kock bludgeoned 83 from 58 balls as South Africa chased down their victory target of 241 with 10 overs remaining for a convincing win that will be […]

The CEO of one of South Africa’s top four banks – Absa – announced this week that she is retiring after 10 years in this role. Employment equity at the bank improved under Maria Ramos’s guidance. Both the number of black women and men in senior management positions increased during her period as CEO. Given […]

One of the Saam Staan Administrators was fortunate enough to film the journey to Durban on Monday where Flamingo chicks were delivered to uShaka Marine World. https://www.facebook.com/SaamStaanKby/videos/2403613136376247/?__xts__[0]=68.ARCWvHIxFDQgMeE2Y4Liq8EcnkCJsrgeZljg84dmGBUrEeteOUnBOIj6p21_1MouOcfMTJF2AnIzxLAetJd_6V40cCTfYYjjrRD7xk8TAWxO9DWq2K7-Z98QLX6EC58XT6lHS0bpoavl1O6MjeqSHv2sEByvUM29sI8DSLIDkKlpMxZIr0RtuVDUiq3PcBcOi4pGm39djqwf11SPC4TpWcm8AU-hUvfuzAi1FcVriiGMKUG4NjYX-TYpUH4RRkmvKvM3S39aoNHPnfsjE2QLReEVUXE_agwyN7kLD1lAmGcM6UvXpiq8CaukU2gAOWQDX98o8H4oczuQNRCZnZUJ43KFGqfdSxZTX4raIg&__tn__=-R video credit: Ronsard Allen & Craig Van Rensburg Staan Saam Kimberley have shared the clip above to capture the journey thus far, saying: “From feeding to boxing to flying to the SEA!! It’s […]

Madibaz cricketer Lutho Sipamla was “surprised and shocked” to get a call-up to the Proteas cricket team, but is determined to make the most of the opportunity. The 20-year-old fast bowler, who is in the second year of a business management degree, was named on Friday in the national squad for the three-match Twenty20 series […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday sent a message to his Philippine counterpart, Rodrigo Duterte, following the terrorist blasts in the southern Philippines. The President condemned the attacks, saying terrorism in any form and from whichever quarter cannot be condoned. This morning two people were killed and four others were injured in a grenade explosion inside […]

 South Africa captain Faf du Plessis picked hosts England and 2011 champions India as the title favourites for this year’s Cricket World Cup and said his side will go into the tournament with lowered expectations, which could work to their advantage. South Africa’s World Cup adventures have often ended in unfortunate circumstances — including falling […]

As of Tuesday 29 January, South Africans living abroad can watch the latest episode of Carte Blanche (details below) – stream it on Showmax International (14-day Free Trial). Zimbabwe Shuts Down  A mere seven months after promising to put Zimbabwe on a new path to growth and prosperity, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has dealt citizens a shocking blow […]

There was excitement at Fish Hoek beach in the Western Cape, South Africa, on Monday as a Bronze Whaler shark was caught in the fishing nets… and set free again! Aly Ison was there and captured these photos, and the video (watch below). “This beautiful shark was caught in the trek fishermen nets on Monday. […]

South African lender Absa said on Tuesday its chief executive Maria Ramos, who has been at the helm for ten years, will retire at the end of February after the firm completed its separation from Barclays PLC and relaunched its brand. “With the separation on track and our new strategy as a standalone financial institution […]

A BBC documentary – ‘Saving Jesus’ – which aired on Monday, highlights the struggle so many South Africans have with a drug cocktail called nyaope, otherwise known as whoonga or wunga. The heroin-based drug is destroying young lives in SA’s townships, says the BBC. Sometimes killing them. The drug is often mixed with antiretroviral medication or […]

LOS ANGELES – Superhero film “Black Panther” – which features three South African actors and a vibrant celebration of African culture, including the Xhosa language – won the TOP Screen Actors Guild award on Sunday, boosting its stature ahead of next month’s Oscars ceremony. “Black Panther” from Walt Disney Co’s Marvel Studios was named best […]