President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of the national dialogue has sparked predictable criticism. Some dismiss it as political theatre, others as an expensive distraction from the government’s delivery failures. After years of stagnant…
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Proteas firmly in control after day two vs Zimbabwe
The Proteas bowled Zimbabwe out for 251 and batted for the final hour of the day to extend their lead to 216 runs. The Proteas followed up their positive batting performance on…
Health department denies mortuary problems
Department spokesperson Motalatale Modiba said while the hospital had experienced printing service issues between June 17 and 23, contingency plans were put in place and all affected families had been assisted by…
IN PICS | Berita, Judith Sephuma and more perform at Billy Monama’s Mayibuye iAfrika Concert
The third edition of The Mayibuye iAfrika Concert that celebrates cultural excellence and Pan-African pride returned at the Joburg Theatre at the weekend. The four-hour-long concert that took place over two days…
Water shortage to hit Joburg and Ekhuruleni
The maintenance work is scheduled to start at 5am on Monday and finish at 7am on Wednesday. “Water tankers will be deployed to the affected areas to provide temporary relief,” said Ekurhuleni…
City Power suspends restoration after technicians held hostage
The utility confirmed that restoration efforts will remain on hold until the community commits to ensuring the safety of technicians. City Power has suspended power restoration efforts in Mayibuye following a disturbing…
ANC slams DA’s withdrawal from national dialogue
The ultimatum was issued hours after Ramaphosa sacked the DA’s deputy minister of trade, industry & competition, Andrew Whitfield, for “insubordination”. Whitfield flew to the US without Ramaphosa’s permission. “We will also…
Transnet Engineering launches national career day to empower unemployed youth
Transnet Engineering has rolled out its National Career Day programme across various sites in the country, aiming to equip unemployed youth with critical skills and expose them to career opportunities in the…
Bok update: Lood back with a bang, but Kleyn ruled out with injury
The Boks will now turn their attention to the first Test against Italy in Pretoria this coming weekend. There was good and bad news on the lock front for the Springboks following…
Gauteng to pay second instalment of R3.377bn towards historical e-toll debt
The Gauteng government will on Monday make a payment of R5.476bn towards the e-toll debt and the contribution towards the SANRAL Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project, Gauteng finance MEC Lebogang Maile said. Maile…