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Statement by Wildri Peach MP – DA Deputy Spokesperson on Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment: The Democratic Alliance (DA) commends South African National Parks (SANParks) for its proactive leadership and decisive action in managing the recent flooding in the Kruger National Park (KNP), and thanks the Minister for Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Minister Willie Aucamp, …
Statement by Kevin Mileham MP – DA Spokesperson on Electricity & Energy: The Democratic Alliance (DA) has today written to the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy, requesting that the leadership of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) be urgently summoned to Parliament. This follows revelations that the regulator’s incompetence …
Malcolm Marx, who was named World Rugby’s Men’s 15s Player of the Year last year, is up against his Springbok team-mates Pieter-Steph du Toit, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Ox Nche and Jasper Wiese for the prestigious SA Rugby’s Men’s Player of the Year Award for 2025, while last year’s local winner, Nadine Roos, has been nominated again …
Statement by Cllr Sue Bentley – DA Buffalo City Caucus Leader: The Democratic Alliance (DA) is demanding accountability from the ANC-led Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM) administration over the metro’s financial collapse, underscored by the attachment and removal of 22 vehicles from its operational fleet. The municipality’s ANC-led leadership has plunged the metro into a …
As if the pressure of making it into the final of the HSBC SVNS 3 tournament at in Dubai this weekend is not enough, the Springbok Women’s Sevens team will also face three opponents with very different approaches to the game in Pool A on Saturday. But for SA coach Cecil Afrika, that added challenge …
Statement by Wendy Alexander MP – DA Deputy Spokesperson on Finance: The DA is deeply concerned that British American Tobacco is closing its only manufacturing plant in South Africa – destroying hundreds of precious jobs in the community of Heidelberg. This closure represents a devastating blow to workers and their families, and serves as a …
Statement by Toby Chance MP – DA Spokesperson on Trade, Industry and Competition: The Democratic Alliance has today written to Minister Parks Tau demanding that the allegations of improprieties in implementing the 4th lotto licence are investigated in an independent and transparent process. The DA has persistently called for a fully independent, forensic, and transparent …
Ottneil Baartman delivered a seam-bowling masterclass to claim a marvellous hat-trick that formed part of a brilliant five-wicket haul to drive Paarl Royals into the Betway SA20 playoffs at Centurion on Thursday evening. Baartman became just the second bowler in Betway SA20 history to grab a hat-trick after Pretoria Capitals seamer Lungi Ngidi achieved the …
India and the West Indies made victorious starts to the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 as two matches survived the weather on the opening day. India recovered from 25 for three to beat the USA by six wickets (DLS method) while the West Indies overcame debutants Tanzania by five wickets. Zimbabwe’s clash with …
Wing Malelili Satala will make his Edinburgh Rugby debut as one of six changes to the starting line-up for tomorrow night’s Investec Champions Cup final pool stage fixture against Bath Rugby at The Rec (Friday 16 January, kick-off 8pm) – live on Premier Sports. Satala’s start on the wing headlines a refreshed but experienced matchday …
Scotland Women’s newly appointed Head Coach Sione Fukofuka has named 50 players who will convene at Oriam, Scotland’s Performance Sports Centre, from Monday 19 January for a week-long camp. The cohort is comprised of players from the Celtic Challenge, PWR and French Elite leagues, of which 21 were involved in the Rugby World Cup 2025. …
Statement by Ald Cilliers Brink, DA Tshwane Mayoral Candidate – DA Tshwane Mayoral Candidate: Today, the Democratic Alliance (DA) is announcing measures to bring relief to Tshwane electricity consumers and to prevent the collapse of the City’s electricity grid. We are preparing a formal complaint to NERSA in terms of Section 32 of the Energy …
Australia pace bowler Mitchell Starc and South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt have won the ICC Player of the Month awards for men and women, respectively, following a series of sterling performances that saw them edge out strong competition. Starc, who was named Player of the Series in Australia’s 4-1 Ashes victory, claimed 16 wickets at …
Statement by Chris Hattingh MP – DA Spokesperson on Defence and Military Veterans: Minister of Defence, Angie Motshekga’s written reply on a DA question on the SANDF’s new personnel carrier tender confirms that a multi-billion-rand defence procurement is being handled in a way that is unfair, risky and careless with both public money and soldiers’ …
The DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks, and Lions will have their work cut out in the final round of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions, where their playoff fate will be determined, while the Toyota Cheetahs will be looking to complete their campaign on a high note after being knocked out …
Who is the richest Head of State in the World? Who is the poorest Head of State in the World? Should Presidents be worth this much? Whilst listening to SA FM this morning one of the callers stated that most African Heads of State are billionaires. Now, based on the perception of Africa and her …
Statement by Dr Mark Burke MP – DA Spokesperson on Finance: Another week, another step in undoing the legacy of destruction wrought by former president Jacob Zuma with South Africa’s removal from the European Union’s list of High-Risk Third Country Jurisdictions. Being on this list has compelled European banks to conduct enhanced due diligence on …
The 12 players in the Springbok Women’s Sevens squad are very aware of the massive responsibility that awaits them in Dubai this weekend, and they will need no motivation to go and execute the task at hand. That is the view of team captain, Nadine Roos, as the South African side contest HSBC SVNS 3 …
Ermelo-based drone technology distributor provides guidance on operational efficiency improvements for South African enterprises and commercial farms. Ermelo, South Africa — Afri Air, a leading DJI drone distributor serving South African agricultural and industrial sectors, has published comprehensive guidance on how extended flight endurance transforms infrastructure inspection operations and how agricultural drone technology addresses persistent …
Four decades ago, The Solution by Leon Louw and Frances Kendall sparked a bold economic rethink in South Africa, a country at the time in the grip of apartheid and on the precipice of profound change. Now, with the country standing at a new crossroads, the ideas of liberty, simplicity, and individual power feel more …
Cape Town, South Africa: Teehaus Golf Club is set to host a lifestyle-driven golf experience for women on 28 March 2025, offering a fresh and inclusive approach to the sport that blends golf, social connection and modern lifestyle culture. More than a traditional day on the course, the Teehaus experience is designed to introduce women …
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) today requested the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) to urgently intervene at Amandasig Secondary School in Pretoria North, where serious traffic problems are jeopardising the safety of more than a thousand schoolchildren. The Freedom Front Plus visited the school on Thursday to witness the chaos that erupts once the […]
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South Africa were drawn in Group B at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 finals where they will take on Burkina Faso, the Ivory Coast and Tanzania, while COSAFA rivals Zambia and Malawi are in the same pool in Group C. The tournament is scheduled to be played from March 17 …
The Business Communications Academy has introduced a distinctive PR offering designed to help African SMEs build brand visibility, earn market credibility, and achieve measurable business impact through strategic storytelling, media presence, thought leadership, and data-informed communications. Cape Town, 16th January 2026 – Bloomwit, Africa’s best business communications academy, has launched public relations (PR) services tailored …