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In the News Today: eThekwini has spent billions of rand on the Go! Durban bus project, which has been repeatedly delayed after being rejected by the taxi industry. KZN opposition parties claim taxpayers are funding the R22-billion Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system announced in 2013 that has yet to become operational. Other major South African …
In the News Today: The Southern Sun Hotel Group has won the bid for the 50-year lease and redevelopment of Durban’s landmark Golden Mile hotel, the Elangeni & Maharani, after a lengthy tender process. Southern Sun’s existing lease on the properties was to have ended next year. Ethekwini Municipality Mayor, Cyril Xaba, made the announcement on …
Dear Editor When the ANC, EFF, and ActionSA succeeded with their motion of no confidence against Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink, he was mobbed by various people outside the council chamber purporting to be municipal employees. The videos taken of the incident shocked many residents and commentators, and tarnished the reputation of the City of Tshwane. …
Dear Editor “Our legal team is diligently preparing heads of argument for our ongoing court case, where we are seeking a declaration that the Employment Equity Act – and its race quotas – are unconstitutional and unlawful in their entirety” – Michael Bagraim MP The Democratic Alliance (DA) vehemently opposes the recent announcement by Minister …
Urban Think Tank Empower (UTTE), a South African non-profit dedicated to addressing the country’s affordable housing challenges, made a groundbreaking presentation at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2024, held in New York City on 23 and 24 September. UTTE’s inclusion at this prestigious global event highlights the international recognition of its innovative Empower Upgrade Model, …
She has been on the biggest stages of the rugby world, but on Saturday, Zintle Mpupha does not want to be anywhere else than at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town, playing in the green and gold of South Africa with a leaping springbok on the chest, fueled on by a home crowd rooting for the …
Head coach Ioan Cunningham has named the Wales side to face Italy in Round 2 of WXV2 at the Athlone Sports Stadium, Cape Town on Friday, October 4th, (KO: 3pm UK time). Centre Hannah Jones returns to captain the side after missing the last three games and partners Kerin Lake in midfield. Jasmine Joyce, the …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber notes with extreme concern that revised transport tariffs have been implemented into the prices for petrol, diesel and paraffin price structures for the metro and surrounding areas as from today. This results in the area being unfairly subjected to new pricing tariffs where consumers and businesses will pay more for […]
SA Startups to pitch and connect with 100+ supply chain leaders at Last Mile Innovation Nexus – date extension to apply by 4 October 2024 The Last Mile Innovation Nexus – Chapter 2, hosted by FarEye in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), is calling all South African logistics startups to apply for an unprecedented …
In the News Today: Motorists will be happy to know that the price of petrol and diesel drop today, Wednesday, October 2. The prices of all grades of petrol and diesel are set to make a decrease. Illuminating paraffin is also expected to decrease, with the only price rise coming in the cost of LP …
The Hyundai Motor Company celebrated a significant milestone on 30 September, marking 100 million units of global cumulative production. This achievement was accomplished in just 57 years since the company’s foundation, making it one of the fastest in the global automotive industry. In honor of this milestone, Hyundai Motor held a ceremony at its Ulsan …
No player has started more Test matches for Wales over the past 12 months than Gareth Thomas. He may not have the public profile of some of his team-mates, but the Ospreys prop has established himself as a real mainstay of the national side. He’s worn the No 1 jersey for 11 of Wales’ 13 …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) acknowledges the gazette issued on 27 September by Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille, announcing a new South African Tourism (SAT) Board. This marks the second board in just 18 months, following the fallout from the Tottenham Hotspur scandal. SAT has a long history of not fulfilling its duties effectively …
On 01 October 2024, the Western Cape Government (WCG) launched Mobility Month 2024 at the Bellville Transport Interchange. Mobility month started on a serious note when representatives of the WCG, South African Police Services (SAPS), and the City of Cape Town discussed extortion within the public transport sector. The Western Cape Ministers of Mobility, and …
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 officially kicked off in style today with the Captains’ Day at the Dubai International Stadium, bringing together all 10 team captains on the eve of the ninth edition of the tournament. This year, the ICC took a unique approach to the captains’ photo by inviting each captain to …
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is eager to embrace Starlink’s high-speed broadband satellite system’s transformative impact on its rescue operations and the broader South African community. “We are keenly interested in the recent South African government meetings with Starlink, Recognising the opportunities it presents for our service and our beneficiary community, which is 98% …
2024 Street Lines Skate Tournament Announced The date has been set for South Africa’s premier skateboarding contest, where the country’s best skaters will battle it out to see who will be crowned event champions. The fourth instalment of the Street Lines Skate Tournament will occur on 12 October 2024 at the legendary Thrashers Skatepark in …
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) and the Faculty of Engineering at the Walter Sisulu University recently held a successful and engaging lecture at the Butterworth campus, on advances made in roads engineering, where students learned from seasoned and young engineers. This is the 3rd university lecture undertaken by SANRAL across the …
Cheetahs, the world’s fastest land animals, are beloved worldwide yet only a few people are aware that their population is rapidly declining, with less than 7,500 cheetahs remaining. 20 September 2024 saw JETOUR officially announce its strategic partnership with the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) at their official South African launch in Sandton. JETOUR will support …
In the News Today: 1 October 2024 – The final Bafana Bafana squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo this month will be announced on Thursday, 3 October 2024. Coach Hugo Broos named a 33-member preliminary squad a few days ago and will trim the list to the final 23. The South …
Excess sugar consumption is a global problem. While the recommended daily average for added sugars – table sugar, honey or syrup – should be 30 grams, South Africans are consuming up to 100 grams (or 24 teaspoons) a day. Beyond the threat to physical health, sugar has a lasting impact on mental health as well. …
College Rovers, Helderberg and Northam Rhinos stormed to big wins in the African Rainbow Community Gold Cup Round of 16, and will host quarter-finals this coming weekend, with matches taking place in Durban, Strand, Setaria and Pretoria. Rovers, last year’s runners up, romped to a 70-32 win over Safcol United in Durban on Sunday. The …
Dear Editor The Joubertina District Court is currently in a dire state since the only District Court Magistrate was transferred to George four months ago. Since his departure, cases have been piling up, and no permanent replacement has been appointed, resulting in an alarming backlog of court matters. Since June, no hearings have been finalised, …
The 51st National Arts Festival is in production and as of 1 October, artists have a window to apply to be part of the multidisciplinary showcase through the 2025 Festival’s Fringe programme. The Fringe drives renewal and diversity in the arts, not only at the National Arts Festival but as part of an ecosystem of …