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The Springboks completed their Castle Lager Rugby Championship training camp on a high note on Thursday with a full day’s work behind them, which paved the way for the players to enjoy a short break with their families before the southern hemisphere series kicks off next week. The squad wrapped up the week’s on-field preparations …
On Day Three of the Grant Khomo Week Eastern Province secured their third-consecutive win of the tournament when they edged Boland 15-13. Flyhalf Travis Pheiffer slotted five penalties to guide the Eastern Cape side to victory. The Blue Bulls beat Free State in the final match of the U16 Grant Khomo Week at Hoër Landbouskool …
The company dismissed workers who downed tools earlier this month
Eastern Cape, 29 June 2023: On Wednesday (28 June 2023), SANRAL met with stakeholders and the community of the Great Kei Local Municipality to introduce its two imminent major road infrastructure development projects for the area, which have a combined budget estimate exceeding a billion rand (R1 165bn). The two projects: upgrading of National Route …
Domingo Miotti has his sights set on contributing to a “special group of players” in 2023/24, after the fly-half agreed to put pen to paper on a new contract with Glasgow Warriors. The 27-year-old enjoyed a breakout campaign in Glasgow colours in 2022/23, with the Argentinian international following in the footsteps of countryman Sebastian Cancelliere …
In a collective effort, the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) and its member companies are striving to empower the youth and foster employment opportunities throughout their value chains, by implementing an array of educational, graduate, learnership, training and apprenticeship programmes. Nduduzo Chala, Managing Executive of the SATMC, said all four members have programmes in …
Hill Robinson and Trinity House are joining forces to create a new pathway for young people seeking careers as officers in the superyacht industry. Part of Trinity House’s Merchant Navy Scholarship Scheme, the initiative will see Hill Robinson and Trinity House sponsor four cadets in undertaking a three-year officer cadetship, leading to Maritime and Coastguard …
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will today launch a podcast to complement its Vuk’uzenzele flagship publication.
Dear Editor The DA is pleased to announce that we have achieved significant success in by-elections yesterday, securing increased percentage vote shares in all four wards we were defending. These results demonstrate the growing support for the DA and our commitment to delivering real change and reliable service delivery for the people of South Africa. …
Footfall to 14 participating attractions across the five regions of the Western Cape recorded a total of 176,651 visitors in May 2023. This is a 54% growth in the number of visitors compared to May 2022. This is according to the monthly tourism report, compiled by the Western Cape Government’s official tourism, trade and investment …
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship has hit a major milestone with over one million fans following its social media channels as it continues to attract new fans and younger audiences. This impressive growth represents a 29% increase in followers during the season and is in line with the Vodacom URC’s rapid rise in audience metrics …
11th Hour Racing Team has won The Ocean Race 2022-23, the world’s longest and toughest team sporting event – the first time a US team has won in the 50-year history of the Race. The team was leading the overall race with just one leg to go, when, on June 25 in The Hague, just …
Anyone familiar with The Ocean Race and its history will know that any perceived reality never lasts long, the start of Leg 7 showed us that. And since then, the weight of the unknown has been front of mind for 11th Hour Racing Team. Fighting it out on the water during the final leg and …
South Africa is in the grip of an energy crisis that has led to unstable load shedding. The reality is that new schedules are being planned and the situation can deteriorate quickly. This is why we need to be prepared for any eventuality. Earlier this winter it was not uncommon for households to go eleven …
By Mark Wilson, CEO, SYSPRO EMEA & APAC The world as we knew it has changed – and there’s no going back. For many and complex reasons, supply chain disruptions have become the norm rather than the exception, and the onus is on manufacturers to adapt and strengthen their ability to react in an agile …
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in the Kingdom of Eswatini to participate in the 8th Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) Heads of State and Government Summit.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, Thursday, 29 June 2023, arrived in the Kingdom of Eswatini to participate at the 8th Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) Heads of State and Government Summit.
The President‘s working visit at the SACU Heads of State and Government Summit is at the invitation of the current Chair of SACU, His Majesty King Mswati III, and the iNgwenyama of the Kingdom of Eswatini. The Summit will take place at the Mandvulo Royal Palace under the theme " SACU Industrialization Opportunities through Improving Economic Complexity”.
President Ramaphosa will deliver a statement at the opening ceremony of the 8th Southern Africa Customs Union Heads of State and Government Summit.
The SACU Strategic Plan 2022- 2027, which will be in its first year of review since being adopted at the 7th SACU Heads of State and Government Summit is centered on six pillars, namely; Industrialisation, Export and Investment Promotion, Trade Facilitation and Logistics, Implementation and Leveraging of The AFCFTA Opportunities, Trade Relations/Unified Engagement with Third Parties, Finance and Resource Mobilisation and Effectiveness of SACU Institutions.
Established in 1910, SACU is the oldest Customs Union in the world.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is accompanied by Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel; Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza; Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana; and the South African Revenue Service Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency: Republic of South Africa.
Ospreys’ tighthead prop Ellis Fackrell will miss the remainder of the U20 World Rugby Championship after suffering a shoulder injury in the opening round of competition in Paarl last Saturday. He will be replaced by Cardiff Met’s Tom Pritchard who has already arrived in Cape Town to join the squad who are preparing to face …
The International Day of Parliamentarism on 30 June should be a celebration of accountability and transparency in governance but instead it reminds us of our Parliament’s failures In a vibrant democracy, the role of Parliament is crucial in ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective governance. However, South Africa’s Parliament continues to fail to live up to …
Surf Girls Hawai’i, a four-part docuseries produced by Hello Sunshine in partnership with TOGETHXR, will premiere July 18 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Surf Girls Hawai’i is the latest addition to the Prime membership. Surf Girls Hawai’i follows the next generation of Native Hawaiian female surfers as they …
With its captivating indigenous flora and fauna, immaculate gardens, coastal forests, and biodiverse wetlands, Renishaw Hills in Scottburgh continues to attract the attention of nature lovers. On Saturday, 8 July, everyone will now get a chance to view the stunning grounds of this mature lifestyle village, as Renishaw Hills plays host to the prestigious Botanical …
Transport Minister Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga has expressed her disheartenment at the rising scourge of road fatalities after two fatal car crashes were reported in Mqanduli in Eastern Cape on Monday (26 June 2023) - and the second crash on R555 Witbank/Ogies Road in Mpumalanga on Tuesday (27 June 2023).
The Eastern Cape accident claimed the lives of eight passengers, while six people perished in the Mpumalanga car crash.
The Minister has conveyed her heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to those who were injured. Over the years it has been proven that moving violations and human error are the biggest causes of road crashes on our roads. Therefore, road users are urged to take necessary precautions and make it their business to always:
The Minister has called upon Traffic Law Enforcement Officers to hold accountable those who fail to adhere to the rules of the road.
She has also instructed the RTMC to lead the investigation of these two crashes and provide her with an investigative report in due course.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: Department of Transport.
Johannesburg, 28 June 27, 2023 – Music enthusiasts around the world are in for a treat as acclaimed DJ and producer, Basil takes center stage with the release of his highly anticipated second album, Love Like Mist. Filled with captivating beats, infectious melodies, and a unique blend of genres, Basil’s latest masterpiece is set to …
Full bench of Pretoria High Court directs Home Affairs minister to conduct a fair process in reconsidering the end of the permits