Trevor Noah is joining the #GivingTuesdaySA initiative by pledging up to R2-million to assist schools across South Africa through his Trevor Noah Foundation (TNF), which he founded last year. In a Facebook message to South Africa, Trevor said: Hey South Africa, In the spirit of #GivingTuesdaySA I will be matching all donations to The Trevor […]

“It is unconscionable, and unacceptable, that the Presidency has agreed to pay for Jacob Zuma’s legal costs for his participation in the Zondo Commission, on top of the costs for his criminal defence that the state already pays,” says DA Leader Mmusi Maimane. In a media statement on Sunday, Maimane asked how much longer government […]

The revelation that Democratic Alliance (DA) Chief Whip John Steenhuisen does not hold a degree or any post-matric qualification has split South Africans, and left many asking just how did a white guy with a mind as brilliant as his not get a degree? The revelation was made in an article in the Sunday Times […]

Thousands of worshippers from different races, religions and cultures gathered together at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg today for the 2018 National Day of Prayer for all South Africans. They prayed for unity among South Africans of all races and languages, for the creation of jobs, equality of opportunity and the provision of quality education and […]

While the rest of South Africa is talking about land reform, billionaire businessman Johann Rupert is getting on with actually doing it. On 3 December, in Stellenbosch, Rupert and and his wife Gaynor will present more than 326 title deeds that they have sponsored to the ‘new’ home owners, according to a media release from Free […]

While Black Friday’s shopping bonanza was enjoyed fairly calmly – and in good spirits – by thousands of South Africans across the country… there were a couple of mishaps, like the door that was broken down by eager shoppers at the Game store in Empangeni. Watch below. Crowds gathered at the 90 Game outlets around […]

JOHANNESBURG – KPMG South Africa has reported a former partner to the police over his alleged role in the VBS corruption scandal in which almost R2 billion ($144 million) was stolen from the bank. According to two KPMG employees, familiar with the matter, the accounting firm sent an internal email to staff on Friday that […]

South Africa’s Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, has been awarded an international Doctorate of Business Administration by the prestigious Henley School of Business, University of Reading in the UK. Henley School of Business said they were delighted to announce the award for Gordhan, and that “he is the first South African to receive this […]

Democratic Alliance (DA) Leader Mmusi Maimane on Friday submitted a request to the Public Protector to investigate the relationship of President Cyril Ramaphosa with African Global Operations (formerly known as Bosasa). Maimane said if the Public Protector finds that the President knowingly and wilfully misled Parliament, he will have to face the consequences. In a […]

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) on Friday destroyed several imported illegal vehicles valued close to R4 million as part of a clampdown on non-compliance in various customs sectors. This followed a two-day inter-governmental operation in Durban and the surrounding areas to tackle illicit trade. The operation got underway on Tuesday. Over the past financial […]

A 15-year-old from Ningizimu Special School in Montclair, Durban has been selected to compete in the Special Olympics World Summer Games in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) next year. But Asisipho Sosibo says her excitement has been dampened by delays getting her passport at the Department of Home Affairs. “I’m so happy to get this […]

African Global Executive Director Papa Leshabane has confirmed that the company (formerly known as Bosasa) did pay for security upgrades at Gwede Mantashe’s house and that the ANC Chairperson has called him “for assistance”. This – says Democratic Alliance (DA) Chief Whip John Steenhuisen – casts doubts on Mantashe’s claims in September when “Minister Mantashe categorically […]

South Africa will invest $1 billion in South Sudan’s oil sector, which includes the construction of a refinery, says Energy Minister Jeff Radebe. Radebe and his South Sudanese counterpart for petroleum, Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, announced the investment on Friday. South Sudan’s oil industry is dominated by Asian firms including China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), Malaysia’s Petronas and India’s […]

Disney has released the first trailer for the much-anticipated live-action adaptation of The Lion King. Disney tweeted the trailer just over ten hours ago, on the eve of Black Friday, with a short tweet announcing the release date: July 19, 2019. At the same time it aired the advert during the NFL’s annual Thanksgiving primetime […]

Rescue Care Like This Page · 13 hrs · Fourteen people were injured on Thursday afternoon when a mezzanine floor collapsed within a building in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The incident occurred after 16h00 on Old Main Road in Pinetown. According to Rescue Care Paramedics, who were one of the first on the scene, 14 people […]

Civil rights organisation AfriForum is attending a United Nation’s Forum in Geneva, Switzerland, in an effort to muster support against the South African government’s proposed amending of the Constitution in order to enable land expropriation without compensation. AfriForum’s attendance at the UN’s Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law is part of […]

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has sent condolences to the family of a Grade 1 pupil who was tragically stabbed to death at Dikeledi Makapan Primary School in the North West on Wednesday. The unnamed pupil was allegedly stabbed multiple times by a Grade 11 pupil from Mankala Technical High School. It is believed the […]

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Sibanye-Stillwater said on Thursday it would temporarily suspend night shift work after one employee was killed and others injured during overnight protests at its South African gold operations. The firm’s shares fell more than 3 percent in early trade, in response to Wednesday’s decision by South Africa‘s competition regulator to approved its […]

A former high-profile footballer was amongst four suspects arrested in a HAWKS drug-bust in Gauteng, South Africa. Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Stefan Schutte has commended Crime Intelligence, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) and Gauteng Province Anti-Gang Unit for the discovery of a clandestine drug laboratory at a Randfontein small holding. The […]

Finance Minister on Wednesday tabled the Carbon Tax Bill in Parliament, giving effect to the announcements made in the 2017 and 2018 Budget statements. Tabling the bill, Mboweni stated that “climate change poses the greatest threat facing humankind, and South Africa intends to play its role in the world as part of the global effort to […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) laid criminal charges against the EFF’s Julius Malema, Floyd Shivambu and the party itself on Thursday. This followed allegations that the EFF used corrupt means to receive R1.8 million from VBS Mutual Bank, said the DA. “Reports indicate that monies syphoned from the bank were allegedly funnelled through companies owned by […]

In a landmark judgment on Thursday morning, the North Gauteng High Court ruled that the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) has to obtain “full and informed” consent from communities under customary law before granting mining rights to companies. Members of the Amadiba Crisis Committee (ACC) and lawyers from Richard Spoor Attorneys celebrated outside the courtroom […]

The Department of Public Enterprises is considering the possibility of introducing a strategic equity partner for South African Airways (SAA), says the Parliamentary Communication Services. Officials from the department told the Standing and Select Committees on Appropriations that despite previous bail-outs for SAA, including the R5 billion under consideration, the airline will still be insolvent. […]

After South African journalists waited over an hour for President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce changes to the National Executive, many were left disappointed that he didn’t make any serious changes… like the one they wanted – to replace Minister of Women in the Presidency Bathabile Dlamini. Radio 702’s Eusebius McKaiser tweeted afterwards: “@CyrilRamaphosa has decided […]

The Rand strengthened Thursday afternoon after South Africa’s Reserve Bank (SARB) announced it is increasing its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points in a close call, putting repo at 6.75 %. The new interest rates will take effect from 23 November 2018, with the prime lending rate being 10.25% SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago said that while […]