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The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has been ordered to pay commuter bus company Putco R154.4 million for its operated scheduled kilometres, within five court days. It was also issued with a punitive court cost order for failing to comply with its obligations. Putco claimed payment from the department in terms of various contracts …
The jazz pianist has built a career challenging the perception of blindness through music
Artificial intelligence is reshaping social media at a pace that South African law was never designed to match. Deepfake videos, voice cloning, and AI-generated impersonations are no longer hypothetical threats – they are already causing real harm locally. A deepfake is AI-generated or manipulated media designed to make it appear as though a person said …
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa coach Hugo Broos will rely heavily on locals at the 2026 World Cup — bucking a trend among African qualifiers to choose Europe-based players. The 74-year-old former Belgium defender, who retires from football after the global showcase, has 25 South African Premiership players in a 32-man provisional squad that will …
After more than a decade, external security intervention has left the Sahel region more fragmented, militarised and violent.
Malcolm Libera ·25 May 2026 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has said the government’s costly intervention to shield South Africans from soaring fuel prices is coming to an end. In April, the government slashed the general fuel levy by R3 per litre to soften the blow for motorists and businesses after conflict in the Middle East …
PLEASE SHARE THIS PUBLIC DOCUMENT HOW ORGANISED CRIME UNDERMINES ESKOM, FUELS LOAD SHEDDING AND DAMAGES THE ECONOMY At the start of winter 2026, millions of South Africans once again face uncertainty over electricity supply, rising fuel and energy costs, and the fear of intensified load shedding during the country’s coldest months. As households prepare for …
Staff Writer ·25 May 2026 The collapse of South Africa’s economic capital, Johannesburg, is something the country and businesses simply cannot afford—and it’s not something the dysfunctional government that got it there can gloss over. This is according to Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) chief executive, Busi Mavuso, who raised deep concerns about the city’s …
Malcolm Libera ·25 May 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed major changes to South Africa’s Companies Act into effect, introducing stricter rules around executive pay, remuneration disclosures, and shareholder oversight at public and state-owned companies. The amendments, which took effect immediately on 22 May 2026, were outlined by law firms Bowmans and Webber Wentzel, both …
South Africa has pledged an initial $5 million contribution to support a $319 million continental preparedness and response plan, as Africa mobilises to combat its second-largest Ebola outbreak in history. This, according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who addressed a High-Level Meeting of African Ministers of Health on the Ebola outbreak that has swept through the …
Malcolm Libera ·25 May 2026 The rand remained mostly stable in early trading on Friday, as investors refrained from making significant bets ahead of the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) interest rate decision next week. It traded at 16.47 against the dollar, very close to its previous close. The market is primarily focused on the …
The Pan African AU Agenda 2063 Diplomatic Mission has launched activities marking the 2026 Africa Day celebration in Abuja with […]
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Lundi Potelwa started the Mfengu Nation sports organisation in 2024 and now coaches 50 soccer players
25 May 2026 – The much talked about and highly anticipated new-look Hollywoodbets Super League Amplified festival kicked off this past weekend with a lot of fanfare, and goals galore to add to the equation. UJ Soweto Campus hosted the first three-day event which had an electric atmosphere in the stands as many spectators turned
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In St George’s Cathedral on Africa Day activists called out Afrophobia, saying immigrants are fighting for the same dignity as marginalised South Africans
The 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) (www.BAL.NBA.com) Playoffs tipped off on Friday, May 22 at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, and will culminate with the 2026 BAL Finals on Sunday, May 31 at 6:00 p.m. CAT. For the complete schedule, click here (https://apo-opa.co/4dL0rt5).
Eight teams have qualified for the Playoffs: Al Ahly (Egypt), Al Ahly Ly (Libya), ASC Ville de Dakar (Senegal), Club Africain (Tunisia), Dar City (Tanzania), FUS Rabat (Morocco), 2024 BAL champion Petro de Luanda (Angola) and the RSSB Tigers (Rwanda), with the top four teams advancing to the single-game semifinals and Finals.
The Playoffs and Finals are livestreaming to fans around the world on www.NBA.com, the NBA App, and www.BAL.NBA.com. Tickets are on sale now at www.BAL.NBA.com.
Below are facts and figures about the 2026 BAL season:
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About the BAL:
The Basketball Africa League (BAL), a partnership between the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and NBA Africa, is a professional league featuring 12 club teams from across Africa that tipped off its sixth season in March, 2026. Headquartered in Dakar, Senegal, the BAL builds on the foundation of club competitions FIBA Africa has organized across the continent and marks the NBA's first collaboration to operate a league outside North America. Fans can follow the BAL (@theBAL) on Facebook (https://apo-opa.co/4uBnKg0), Instagram (https://apo-opa.co/4dwErmI), Threads (https://apo-opa.co/4dLk97O), X (https://apo-opa.co/4v9rpBC), and YouTube (https://apo-opa.co/4wMkaB4) and register their interest in receiving more information at www.BAL.NBA.com.
HOT 102.7FM has done it again, and this time, bigger than ever. For the fourth consecutive year, the station has earned global recognition at the prestigious New York Festivals Radio Awards, widely regarded as the Oscars of radio. This year, HOT 102.7FM claimed seven wins in total: three Tower Awards and four Finalist Diplomas, beating …
Johannesburg: South Africa is one of the greatest rugby-producing nations in the world. Every year, thousands of talented players emerge from schools, universities, amateur clubs and communities across the country. South African players compete and succeed in the biggest rugby competitions globally, from the United Rugby Championship and Premiership Rugby to France’s Top 14, Japan …
In a timely response to South Africa’s urgent need for skilled tradespeople, Sangari Education has announced the exclusive introduction of the newly updated Soldamatic Welding Simulator 6 to educational institutions across the country. The award-winning augmented reality (AR) training solution, developed by global leader Seabery Augmented Technology, has the potential to transform welding education by …
Statement by Chris Hunsinger MP – DA Spokesperson on Transport: The Democratic Alliance (DA) will call for an urgent hearing before Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Transport following growing concerns over aviation safety failures involving South African Airways (SAA), the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA), Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS), and the Department of …
Fines SA warns that overlooked infringements can affect cash flow, licence renewals, vehicle uptime and compliance as enforcement becomes more digitised For businesses that rely on vehicles to deliver goods, services or staff, traffic fines are often treated as a minor administrative issue. But when fines are not tracked, paid or managed properly, they can …
Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote has once more made a number of rotational and injury-enforced changes to his match-23 for the second round of the Under-20 International Series against Fiji on Tuesday at Wynberg Boys’ High School in Cape Town. The match kicks off at 15h00 and will be preceded by the encounter between …
Statement by Leander Kruger MPL – DA Buffalo City Constituency Leader: The Democratic Alliance (DA) brought its JobsConnectEC campaign to Billy Francis Hall in Greenpoint Road, Buffalo Flats, today, as part of our continued effort to connect young people in Buffalo City with practical tools, training, and real employment opportunities. Young people from areas such …
Statement by Dr Vicky Knoetze MPL – DA Leader of the Official Opposition in the Eastern Cape Legislature: The Democratic Alliance has lodged formal objections against the proposed 342% water tariff increase in the Chris Hani District Municipality for the 2026/27 financial year. I have written to the Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Zolile …