Eskom said in a statement on Tuesday evening that it notes « with concern various social media posts claiming that the country will soon experience a blackout or collapse of the national electricity grid. Eskom refutes these claims and would like to assure South Africans that there are measures in place to avoid the collapse […]

The South African rand firmed in early trade on Monday, recovering from an all-time low hit against the dollar last week as investors were spooked by possible sanctions amid U.S. allegations. SOUTH AFRICAN RAND REGAINS SOME GROUND At 0750 GMT, the rand traded at 19.050 against the dollar, 1.45% stronger than its previous close. The […]

Access to safe green spaces amid increasing development was one of the main talking points at the Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) Public Participation meeting on 13 May. Dozens of people who live and work in and around Salt River in Cape Town attended a meeting on Saturday to discuss the City’s plans to develop […]

The Covid pandemic nearly undid years of effort by Philippi entrepreneurs Siphamadla Mavumengwana and Siphumeze Ramncwana. For two years, their fast-food business was closed and their staff laid off. But the pair have bounced back and in spite of daily struggles with crime, Estratweni Mobile Foods is thriving. Entrepreneurs Siphamadla Mavumengwana and Siphumeze Ramncwana started […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa, through his weekly newsletter to the nation, has reiterated South Africa’s stance that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine must be resolved through negotiation and peaceful means. This is after the US Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, said that South Africa supplied weapons to Russia after a Russian vessel, known as […]

Money makes money and these 10 people have made a lot of it over the years. And by a lot, we mean a LOT! These are the 10 richest people in the world today. ALSO READ: Gauteng government aims to hire 6 000 people to fix potholes The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world’s […]

EFF leader, Julius Malema says former Eskom COO and CEO, Matshela Koko and Brian Molefe should return to fix the ailing power utility. The sentiment comes as various energy experts have said that South Africans will experience a cold winter and have not ruled out the possibility of Eskom implementing higher stages of load shedding. […]

Judgment has been reserved (ie. postponed) in the Pretoria High Court where AfriForum today appeared with a review application to once and for all stop the South African government’s intended R50 million donation to the Cuban government. In 2022, AfriForum obtained an urgent interdict to prevent the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) from […]

Suraya Williams, from Mitchell’s Plain in Cape Town, South Africa, rediscovered her gift and passion for sewing and design after her mother’s passing on her birthday. In 2018, the 46-year-old founded the Design26 Foundation to provide skills, work opportunities, and a positive outlook to young women in the community. Now, Suraya has launched a crowdfunding […]

It’s too early to predict what lies ahead for the price of fuel in June, but the latest data remains good for SA motorists, BUT … SHOPPERS | Cheapest groceries in South Africa: Checkers v Woolworths v Pick n Pay – and more Looking ahead, fluctuations in international product prices and rand weakness show the following […]

Eskom is expected to alternate load shedding between Stages 4 and 6 for the rest of this week. Stage 4 will be implemented between 5 am and 4 pm followed by Stage 6 between 4 pm and 5 am every day. The State power utility said although a generating unit at Kriel Power Station was […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week host Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of the Republic of Singapore for an Official Visit to Cape Town. Tuesday’s visit will be an opportunity for the two countries to strengthen their longstanding partnership and explore new areas of bilateral economic cooperation. Singapore is a significant investor in South Africa, […]

Investing in the stock market can be an exciting and potentially lucrative endeavor. However, it can also be intimidating, especially for beginner investors who are new to the world of stocks and trading which moves as fast as slot machines in Uganda. With the right knowledge and strategies, anyone can navigate the stock market and […]

Influenced by a fear of innovation and artificial intelligence, some South Africans have dumped their television sets… writes Godfrey Sigwela. They did this after hearing that the SABC will no longer be using the analogue broadcasting system. Unfortunately, some consumers did not understand the innovation jargon announced by the SABC. It appears that some people […]

A disturbing video showing a male captive-bred lion being shot with a crossbow, before finally being killed by multiple bullets fired by the Professional Hunters (PHs) with a rifle, has been used to promote discounted “canned” hunts in South Africa ahead of the phase out of the industry. The video will be upsetting for many […]

The new sports drink, Prime, has exploded in popularity in South Africa among children and teenagers in particular. MUST READ | Why you shouldn’t give your child Prime Hydration – Nutritionist Devon Da Costa from the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA), published an article digging deeper into just how healthy – or harmful – the drink is. The SSISA […]

South Africa-born billionaire Elon Musk has announced that he has hired a new Twitter CEO as his job title changes. The 51-year-old South Africa-born business mogul bought the social media platform in October for $44 billion, but vowed to find someone else to run the company in December after conducting a poll via his own […]

Money makes money and these 10 people have made a lot of it over the years. And by a lot, we mean a LOT! These are the 10 richest people in the world today, with Bernard Arnault being at the top of the list. ALSO READ: Apple to launch its first online store in Vietnam next […]

The City of Johannesburg has urged businesses owing water and electricity to pay their debts to avoid power cuts. Some businesses in Johannesburg may have their electricity or water supply cut due to the millions of rands they owe to the city for utilities. ALSO READ: Tshwane CUTS OFF water, electricity from indebted businesses, SOEs BUSINESSES OWING […]

Apple will launch its first online store in Vietnam next week, the company said Friday, hoping to cash in on the country’s young and tech-savvy population. The iPhone maker is among a host of global tech giants including Intel, Samsung and LG, that have chosen Vietnam for assembly of their products. But up to now, the […]

A subcontractor at the Eskom Lethabo Power Station in the Free State was shot dead in the parking lot by an unknown gunman. According to reports, an Eskom subcontractor was shot dead in the parking lot of Lethabo Power Station in Sasolburg, Free State. The incident took place on Sunday evening. READ: Bail applications for individuals […]

Relations between the People’s Republic of China and Russia on one hand and the west, specifically the US, on the other have become increasingly tense in recent times. For the US, China and Russia represent authoritarian regimes. For China, the US is the source of global insecurity. With a few exceptions like France and the […]

The assertion by US Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, that war materials and ammunition were loaded onto sanctioned Russian ship, Lady R, which departed South Africa’s naval base in Simon’s Town in December 2022, is a “chilling and deeply troubling confirmation that President Cyril Ramaphosa and his government are actively involved in the Russian Federation’s […]

Durban police seized tons of counterfeit designer clothing with an estimated value of R400 000 at the harbour. Durban police seized tons of counterfeit goods at the harbour in the early hours of Wednesday, 10 May. No arrests have been made. It is believed that the goods originated in an Asian country. READ: Western Cape govt […]

Attendees at Africa’s Travel Indaba, currently underway at Durban’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli ICC complex, have expressed optimism that the annual travel show will boost their businesses. The travel extravaganza, which started on Tuesday and ends on Thursday, has attracted thousands of international and local exhibitors. One such exhibitor, who spoke highly of the Indaba, was […]