The United States has struck dozens of deals worth $5.7 billion with African nations since President Joe Biden pledged to go “all in” on the continent, a business gathering in Botswana heard Wednesday 12 July 2023. The 75 new agreements signed since December include financing for solar projects in Angola and the facilitation of export […]

The head of the South African Local Government Association in KwaZulu-Natal Thami Ntuli has said that the illiteracy of councillors does not automatically equate to failure in providing services for their communities. This was in response to a skills audit report by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in KZN which revealed that 298 out of […]

A driver reacted quickly and slammed his car into the would-be hijackers’ vehicle in Boksburg. And it was all caught on camera. WATCH AS THE DRIVER REACTS QUICKLY IN THIS ATTEMPTED HIJACKING ATTEMPT It is believed the attempted hijacking happened on Wednesday in Boksburg. ALSO READ: Top FOUR vehicles targeted by criminals in South Africa NOW […]

Nigerian singer, and personality Yhemo Lee, sparked an online frenzy with a viral clip calling out travel agencies for their Visa fees on 12 July. ALSO READ: Rachel Kolisi and her kids wait hours and hours for passports and visas [pictures] In the viral clip that has taken social media by storm, Yhemo didn’t hold […]

Arrests and harassment of journalists, opposition figures and activists in Ethiopia have risen this year, the war-torn country’s rights watchdog said, underlining “concerning” levels of violence despite a peace agreement. The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) report on the year to June noted “an increase in the arrest and harassment of media personnel, members of […]

Six people were killed on Wednesday in clashes between police and demonstrators who joined a banned opposition protest against tax hikes; police officers told AFP. Police had earlier fired tear gas on protesters in and around Nairobi, with five of the six deaths reported in the towns of Mlolongo and Kitengela on the capital’s outskirts. ALSO […]

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says the judgement handed down by the Constitutional Court on the Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act affirms the  long-held view that this a necessary law to advance efforts in arresting the carnage on our roads. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) had challenged AARTO arguing that it was impractical and […]

The Springboks and All Blacks will renew their 102-year-old rivalry as they go head-to-head in the Rugby Championship on Saturday, 15 July. MUST FOLLOW | LIVE BLOG: All Blacks v Springboks – Saturday, 15 July 2023 The clash will take place in Auckland, but it won’t be at New Zealand’s fortress of Eden Park, but rather at the 30 000-capacity Mount Smart Stadium. […]

YELLOW FRAMES GET A NEW FEATURE Cape Town’s seven yellow frames, which are installed across the Mother City and offer tourists a different view of Table Mountain, will soon have a new feature installed in the form of an audio guide for those who are visually impaired. The famous frames, which can be found in […]

South Africa have selected a strong team of divers, artistic swimmers, water polo players and open water and pool swimmers to take part in World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan from 14-30 July. WATCH | Clifton 4th Beach LIVE webcam: The sun is out Training through the country’s winter months hasn’t been easy for many of them, particularly the divers. As Zalika Methula explained: “Normally […]

Argentina boss Michael Cheika has named a revamped match 23 for their round two Rugby Championship match against Australia in Sydney on Saturday. The former Wallaby coach wielded the axe with four changes to the starting lineup of Argentina, promoting former Sevens player Rodrigo Isgro for a debut on the wing. ALSO READ: Wallabies lose star […]

The Emmy Award nominations were announced on 12 July, by Yvette Nicole Brown and Television Academy Chairman Frank Scherma; winners will be announced at the Emmy Awards ceremony on 18 September. ALSO READ: 2022 Emmy Awards: ‘The White Lotus’ dominates the field The Emmy Awards just dropped their nominations for the big 2023 ceremony. We’re […]

The drama unfolded on Thursday when Zandile Mafe appeared in court. He shouted that he was indeed the one who set fire to Parliament. WATCH AS ZANDILE MAFE HAS A DRAMATIC OUTBURST The case against Zandile Mafe, the suspected parliament arsonist, resumed at the Western Cape High Court on Thursday. ALSO READ: Parliament fire: More time needed […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa had reasonable grounds to suspend Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. NEWS JUST IN – IT WAS FOUND THAT RAMAPHOSA HAD GROUND TO SUSPEND MKHWEBANE The Constitutional Court has found that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to suspend Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane was lawful and rational. ALSO READ: Busisiwe Mkhwebane may find herself homeless – Here’s why The Western Cape […]

Paul Mashatile has been taking cover in a “safe house” following alleged threats to his life by a former girlfriend. But for the former Deputy-President, the R39 million mansion is actually a five-star retreat. According to The Citizen, the home was registered on a lease to Legacy Properties, owned by the politician’s son and son-in-law. The […]

There will be three more interest rate announcements in 2023, the next of which will take place next week on Thursday, 20 July at 15:00. Following that, the remaining dates for the year are Thursday, 21 September and Thursday, 23 November. Early suggestions are there could well be yet another interest rate hike next Thursday, dealing yet another blow to South Africans in […]

American actor Will Smith is filming in Botswana and shared photos and videos via Instagram on 1 July 2023. Despite missing his son’s milestone birthday, this charismatic actor is making the most of his time in the African nation, as he plans for his eventual comeback. ALSO READ: Will Smith trolls his son for not […]

Egypt has invited war-torn Sudan’s neighbours for a summit Thursday to “stop the bloodshed”, the presidency said, with Ethiopia’s premier Abiy Ahmed in Cairo despite tensions over a massive Nile river project. ALO READ: Sudan’s warring sides must face accountability for crimes Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed “discussed ways to […]

According to Police Minister Bheki Cele, the coordinator of the recent attack on trucks along with 12 other possible suspects have been identified. Since Sunday, 21 trucks have been torched on national highways in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. “These are organised and sophisticated operations. They are organised in one centre in the northern part of […]

Orlando Pirates could be set to be beaten to yet another target in this transfer window, after news that one of their striker targets could be moving to Europe instead! READ | REVEALED | ORLANDO PIRATES RECEIVE A LIFELINE TO SIGN BAFANA BAFANA WINGER? Pirates also famously lost out to rivals Kaizer Chiefs for the services of Ranga Chivaviro, […]

The Springboks are shaking things up with their risky Springboks goal-kicking strategy for their must-win Rugby Championship match against New Zealand. Ditching a recognized kicker in their starting lineup, the team will instead rely on Damian Willemse, Cheslin Kolbe, and Faf de Klerk to share kicking duties. ALSO READ: Springboks-All Blacks: Team line-ups, stats, facts and kick-off […]

As police continue conducting their investigation and more suspects are added to the Thabo Bester prison escape case. The latest two suspects made their appearances this week before the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court. Here is a summary of the latest happening the case. ACCUSED NUMBER 10,11 AND 12. ALSO READ: Police need help identifying one of the […]

The Post Office joins a string of state-owned entities by going business rescue with yet another government bailout. The South African Post Offices is going into business rescue with yet another government bailout. SAPO has received billions in bailouts over the years without turning a profit. The latest developments mean that thousands of people will lose their […]

The Automobile Association (AA) says it has noted the decision of the Constitutional Court today declaring the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) constitutional, a ruling that overturns an earlier judgement by the Pretoria High Court in January 2022 which dismissed the system as unconstitutional and invalid. WHAT THE AA REALLY THINKS ABOUT THE RULING “The ruling by […]

Huw Edwards has been the reassuring face and voice of the BBC for decades, and was entrusted last year with breaking the news to the world that Queen Elizabeth had died. The softly-spoken, proud Welshman began delivering the nightly news to millions in 1994, and has either anchored or commentated on the UK’s most tumultuous events since then. ALSO READ | REMINDER: When […]