energy action plan

WATCH – Significant progress in the energy action plan

By Ramadhani Kusaga 01-08-23 14:19

NEWS IN A MINUTE: Listen or watch the full versions of the ”Ramaphosa reports significant progress in the energy action plan” article in a minute. President Ramaphosa has said that the government has made significant progress in several areas, such as building new generation capacity and transforming the electricity sector through regulatory reforms. He announced that a […]

Thamsanqa Gabuza

Gabuza speaks for the first time since leaving SuperSport

By Eliot Mahlase 01-08-23 14:18

Former Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United striker Thamsanqa Gabuza is eager to start his journey with the new club TS Galaxy. The 36-year-old former Bafana Bafana player has opened up on his move to the club after parting ways with Matsatsantsa last month. ALSO READ: Ntseki reveals why Billiat ‘ignores’ Kaizer Chiefs ALSO READ: Romanian club boss […]

Nigeria living cost

Nigeria’s president announces measures to counter living cost

By AFP 01-08-23 14:09

Nigeria’s president announced measures to tackle the soaring cost of living on Monday 31 July 2023, including the release of 200,000 tonnes of reserve grain after food store looting in the country’s northeast. Since coming to power in May, President Bola Tinubu has made a series of decisions designed to boost long-term investment — but […]

petrol price drop

Get to the pumps: August FUEL PRICE increase lands at midnight

By Ray Leathern 01-08-23 13:56

It’s not good news for embattled motorists, with a larger-than-expected August fuel prices increase taking effect at midnight tonight on Wednesday 2 August 2023. ALSO READ: THESE are the 10 cheapest banks in South Africa The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has released the official August fuel price increase: 37 cents per litre for petrol, while there […]

Burkina Faso

Tension as Burkina capital Ouagadougou gunfire rages

By AFP 01-08-23 13:49

Bursts of gunfire were heard early Tuesday 1st August 2023 in the centre of the Burkina Faso capital Ouagadougou near an airbase, an AFP journalist said. The shots were heard from around 12:45 am (0045 GMT) in the heart of the city before ceasing about 40 minutes later. “It’s an unfortunate incident limited to the air base,” […]

Kgaogelo Sekgota- Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs winger off to the coast!

By Ernest Makhaya 01-08-23 13:40

A Kaizer Chiefs winger is off to the coast to join Stellenbosch FC after just two seasons with the Soweto giants. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS COACH MOLEFI NTSEKI GIVES UP ON KHAMA BILLIAT According to SABC Sport, Kgaogelo Sekgota has finalised his move to Stellies after putting pen to paper. READ | MAMELODI SUNDOWNS LATEST: ANOTHER COACH DEMOTED! Sekgota had joined […]

BEYOND THE LIGHT BARRIER takes Best Foreign Documentary at the Female Eye Film Fest in Toronto

SA film wins big at international festival in Canada

By Jenni Baxter 01-08-23 13:21

South African movie ‘Beyond the Light Barrier’ made its premiere in North America this weekend… and scooped one of the top prizes at an international film festival in Canada – Best Foreign Documentary. Renowned SA actor and playwright Paul Slabolepszy broke the news with a celebratory photo on social media, saying: ”Isn’t this just wild […]

Kaizer Chiefs Siyabonga Ngezana

Romanian club boss running out of patience with ex-Chiefs player

By Eliot Mahlase 01-08-23 13:07

Weeks after getting signed by Romanian giants FC Steau Bucharesti, former Kaizer Chiefs defender Siayabonga Ngezana is already under pressure. The 25-year-old left Amakhosi end of May to join the Romanian club. In his debut, Ngezana slipped and allowed the opponent to score an equalising goal in a pre-season match. Since then, the Bafana Bafana […]

Checkers Sixty60 motorcyclist killed

Checkers Sixty60 motorcyclist killed in crash

By Siso Naile 01-08-23 12:49

A motorcyclist working for Checkers Sixty60 was killed following a crash in the Alberton area, east of Johannesburg. THE LOCATION OF THE CHECKERS SIXTY60 MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT On Saturday 29 July 2023 at 18h35, the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Alberton Precinct Officers, responded to a reported crash, at the corner of Vermooten and Louisa where a Checkers Sixty60 motorcyclist […]

sars tax return mistake

Don’t know how to submit your tax return? These 7 tips will help

By Ray Leathern 01-08-23 12:40

The 2023 tax season started on 7 July 2023, and the deadline to submit your tax return is October 23 2023 for individual taxpayers. If you’re unsure how to submit your tax return, or you’ve been reluctant to submit it because you’re worried you might owe the South African Revenue Service (SARS) money, think again. ALSO […]

Cape Tow, Western Cape dam levels

Cape Town’s total dam levels top 100%

By Fazila Olla 01-08-23 12:16

The torrential rain this past weekend has seen Cape Town’s dam levels reach 100,8%. Last year this time, dam levels were 75,4%. With dam levels increasing, there may be questions crossing residents’ minds about what this means for water use and resilience. ‘While we certainly welcome the healthy dam levels, we cannot allow this to […]

Senzo Meyiwa trial

Meyiwa trial: Number that called Kelly not RICA’d under accused 5

By Nokuthula Ngcobo 01-08-23 11:21

Advocate Zandile Mshololo – who is representing accused number five, Fisokuhle Ntuli – poked holes in Colonel Lambertus Steyn’s testimony regarding a cellphone link between her client and Senzo Meyiwa’s girlfriend, Kelly Khumalo. ALSO READ: Senzo Meyiwa’s brother says the murder trial is misleading NUMBER THAT CALLED KELLY CANNOT BE LINKED TO NTULI During cross-examination on […]

VIP Protection x Officers

Highway Assault: Officers granted R10 000 bail

By Aphiwe Ngwenya 01-08-23 11:07

The eight police officers linked to deputy president Paul Mashatile’s VIP protection Unit have been granted bail by the Randburg Magistrate’s Court. The officers are facing 12 charges resulting from an assault which occurred on the N1 highway in Johannesburg. CASE AGAINST OFFICERS ‘WEAK’ ALSO READ: VIP Protection Unit in viral video suspended from their duties […]

fuel price june

Petrol, diesel prices to increase from Wednesday

By Fazila Olla 01-08-23 11:03

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has announced that the price of all grades of petrol and diesel will increase from Wednesday this week. The price of illuminating paraffin is also expected to rise with the only decrease to be implemented on the price of LP gas. Adjustments to the prices will be […]

Buganda King’s coronation

Buganda King’s coronation: Uganda marks 30th anniversary

By AFP 01-08-23 10:53

Thousands of Ugandans on Monday 31 July 2023 thronged the palace grounds of the country’s largest kingdom Buganda, defying rain as they danced and ululated to mark 30 years since the coronation of King Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II. ALSO READ: Ruto insists on not discussing country’s safety with opposition Dressed in traditional attire — with […]

johannesburg water outage

Joburg Water announces shutdown in these areas for today

By Corné van Zyl 01-08-23 09:56

Some areas in Johannesburg will be kicking off the month of August with dry taps after Joburg Water announced a planned shutdown. ALSO READ: NO water for these areas of JHB from TONIGHT until FRIDAY JOBURG WATER ANNOUNCED THAT THESE AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED On Tuesday, 1 August 2023, the following areas will be affected by […]

EFF Kill the Boer

SA’s opposition condemned over hate-inciting song

By AFP 01-08-23 09:44

South Africa’s leading opposition party on Monday 31 July 2023 accused its closest rival of inciting ethnic violence during a mass rally — shutting the door on a broad coalition ahead of next year’s elections. Julius Malema, head of the radical leftist Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), led chants of “Kill the Boer, the farmer” — […]

Nikiwe

‘Nikiwe’: Siphosethu Tshapu reportedly replaced with Bongi Ndaba

By Rae Seleme 31-07-23 22:22

Parental Advisory’s telenovela Nikiwe has allegedly replaced head writer Siphosethu Tshapu with seasoned writer Bongi Ndaba due to low views. ALSO READ: E.tv’s latest telenovela ‘Nikiwe’ replaces ‘Durban Gen’ SIPHOSETHU TSHAPU REPLACED? Zimoja reports that Nikiwe booted head writer, Siphosethu Tshapu and replaced her with writer Bongi Ndaba as the show isn’t doing well compared to Smoke and Mirrors, Scandal! and House of […]

Kaizer Chiefs boss, Kaizer Motaung Snr

New Chiefs star rejected Pirates and Sundowns

By Siseko Gwegwe 31-07-23 22:16

Given Msimango is one of Kaizer Chiefs’ new players. Here is why he did not choose Orlando Pirates or Mamelodi Sundowns. ALSO READ: Pirates coach reacts to Chiefs signings ALSO READ: Pirates coach Riveiro reveals plans with new players KAIZER CHIEFS STAR GIVEN MSIMANGO REVEALS REASONS FOR JOINING AMAKHOSI Having made his name as an exceptional cool […]

Etiosa Ighodaro

Sundowns star explains third loan move

By Siseko Gwegwe 31-07-23 22:09

Despite proving his high quality on loan at Chippa United last season, Mamelodi Sundowns have sent Etiosa Ighodaro on another loan spell. What was the reason? ALSO READ: New Pirates star: ‘I’m goal-driven’ ALSO READ: PSL side to hijack Kaizer Chiefs target? SUPERSPORT SIGN SUNDOWNS STRIKER After delivering 11 goals in 27 appearances in the colours of […]

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