Refugee Eviction Case Pushed to October
City of Cape Town and national government have applied to evict people living at the Wingfield and Bellville sites
News
R10 Million Makoko Water Project Left Incomplete
ActionSA calls for accountability from the City of Mbombela regarding the unfinished water package plant project in Makoko Trust.
The post ActionSA Demands Accountability Over R10 Million Makoko Water Project Left Incomplete appeared first on ActionSA.
South African Employers Can Now Offer a Benefit That Turns Rent Into a Home Loan Qualification — At No Cost
FLlama is a zero-cost workplace platform that tracks employees’ rent payments and uses that consistency to qualify them for a deposit-free home loan Johannesburg: A new platform launched in South Africa gives employers a way to offer staff something no standard benefits package has ever delivered: a direct path from paying rent to owning a home. …
OMODA & JAECOO Introduce International Warranty Recognition Across Global Network
OMODA and JAECOO owners can access warranty support at any authorised service centre worldwide, regardless of where the vehicle was purchased Customers travelling, working, or relocating across Africa and beyond remain covered wherever the brands have an official presence A globally connected digital system enables seamless cross-border warranty claims and access to genuine parts, ensuring …
How Renting a Photocopier Helped Destroy a School
A North West school owes over R600,000 after defaulting on rental agreements for two photocopiers and a phone system. Meanwhile 789 learners are left with broken toilets and crumbling classrooms
Effie Invites Brands to Shape the Next Generation of Marketing Talent Through Effie College
Brands looking to make a meaningful contribution to the future of marketing are being invited to sponsor a brief for the next Effie College programme, a platform that gives students the opportunity to work on real business challenges using effectiveness-led thinking. It also equips them to learn the craft of case writing through the globally …
Masemola Should Resign
General Fannie Masemola has presided over a rat’s nest of factionalism and corruption in the senior ranks of the South African Police for just over four years.
The post MASEMOLA SHOULD RESIGN OVER RAT’S NEST OF SAPS FACTIONALISM AND CORRUPTION appeared first on For Good.
Working at the Airport Without Ever Getting on a Plane: What a Ground Handling Course Gets You
Not everyone who works in aviation flies. Behind every flight that takes off and lands on time, there’s a ground team that made it happen. The check-in staff who process passengers and luggage. The ramp agents who load and unload the aircraft. The operations coordinators who manage gate assignments, turnaround times, and flight schedules. The …
What Kind of South Africa Do We Choose to Be?
FOUR PAWS hosts its annual State of Animal Welfare Address #SOAWA, inviting the public to join the discussion via YouTube livestream. Cape Town — Global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS will host the annual 2026 State of Animal Welfare Address #SOAWA on Tuesday, 05 May 2026 in Cape Town. Bringing together leaders from animal welfare, …
Masemola Suspended
Statement by Geordin Hill-Lewis – Federal Leader of the Democratic Alliance: The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the suspension of National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola and the appointment of an Acting National Commissioner, Lt-Gen Puleng Dimpane. This is a necessary step to protect the integrity of the office and to ensure that SAPS can continue …
SETA Admits to R638 Million Financial Misconduct
Statement by Karabo Khakhau MP – DA Deputy Spokesperson on Higher Education and Training: The Democratic Alliance (DA) demands that the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr Manamela, dismiss the entire financial division of the embattled Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP SETA) for its failure to account for …
City Manager Accused of Murder Conspiracy Must Go Immediately
Statement by Khathutshelo Rasilingwane MPL – DA Ekurhuleni Mayoral Candidate: The Democratic Alliance notes with deep concern and disgust the latest allegations against the Ekurhuleni City Manager. He is now reportedly implicated in a murder case arising from a May 2021 accident that was allegedly suppressed by the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD). These are …
National Honours at Stake in Alberton
Junior Springbok Women selection for a two-match series against the USA U20 side in July as well as bragging rights for being the best provincial team in the country will be at stake at Alberton Rugby Club next week when the 2026 U20 Women’s Week kicks off for 14 teams. Seven matches will be played …
Precautionary Suspension of Masemola Welcomed
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the precautionary suspension of the National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, pending the outcome of the criminal case against him. Evidence given before the Madlanga Commission and testimony heard by the parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee on Organised Crime and Police Involvement left President Cyril Ramaphosa with no other […]
The post Freedom Front Plus welcomes precautionary suspension of Masemola appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.
What to Know Before Buying an Engine From a Scrap Yard in South Africa
Buying a replacement engine from a scrap yard is one of the most common ways South Africans keep their vehicles on the road after a major mechanical failure. The dealer route is expensive. Brand new engines cost a small fortune, and the labour charges at main dealer workshops add up fast. For the average car …
Studying Tourism in South Africa: What the Qualification Covers and Where It Can Lead
South Africa’s tourism sector is one of the largest employers in the country. Hotels, lodges, game reserves, tour operators, travel agencies, conference venues, and transport companies all form part of an industry that generates billions of rands in revenue every year and provides jobs to hundreds of thousands of people. For anyone interested in working …
The Road Home, a Distinctly South African Story, to Be Filmed in Cape Town
- The Road Home is a story of the power of music that changed the world, bringing to life the inspiring story of the creation of the Graceland album and band
- The film's budget is roughly ZAR 300 million
- Production to commence in Cape Town on June 29th, employing over 300 local film crew and up to 3,500 extras
- Underscores commitments made by CANAL+ during the acquisition of MultiChoice Group
STUDIOCANAL, the in-house studio of CANAL+ (www.STUDIOCANAL.com), in partnership with Flora Films, is proud to announce the production of feature film The Road Home. The film brings a uniquely South African story to a global audience, and is set against the backdrop of Paul Simon's 1986 album Graceland. Principal photography starts in Cape Town in June.
Following exile from his native South Africa, trumpeter Hugh Masekela (Rametsi) is pulled between two worlds when the Anti-Apartheid Movement, led by his mentor Archbishop Trevor Huddleston (Pearce), launches a boycott against Paul Simon, over his groundbreaking township music-inspired album “Graceland”, accusing Simon of violating the United Nation's Cultural Boycott.
Splitting from his mentor, Masekela – who sees their music as a powerful weapon in the struggle – joins forces with Simon and Hugh's lifelong collaborator, South African powerhouse vocalist Miriam ‘Mama Africa' Makeba (Erivo), to create the Graceland band - a super group designed to bring South Africa's voice to the world, building to a powerful, celebratory testament to resilience, and the triumph of the human spirit.
The screenplay was developed through deep research ensuring a truly authentic telling, in particular drawing on the knowledge and resources of the Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation, enriched by contributions from acclaimed South African novelist Zakes Mda.
Alongside the invaluable insights shared with Bronner during the writing process by several Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation members, Bronner did extensive research for the script – including in-depth interviews with Paul Simon.
The production of The Road Home will employ over 300 South African crew members, with only a small number of specialist roles filled internationally, alongside 68 local cast members, including celebrated South African actor Thabo Rametsi, an estimated 3,500 extras, and globally recognised local musicians.
CANAL+, through its film and television production and distribution arm STUDIOCANAL, is largely financing The Road Home, demonstrating its commitment to premium international storytelling in South Africa. The film will be shot on location in Cape Town further reinforcing the country's status as a world‑class film production destination.
Anna Marsh, CEO of STUDIOCANAL and Chief Content Officer of CANAL+: "South Africa remains one of the best places in the world to produce compelling, high-quality content. I am delighted that we are able to bring a uniquely South African story to a global audience and shoot it in Cape Town with major local and international stars. The production is only possible due to the outstanding talent - both on and off the screen - which exists within South Africa's creative ecosystem. This film exemplifies CANAL+'s continued commitment to investing in outstanding local content and bring powerful African stories to the screen with authenticity and ambition.”
Nomsa Philiso, Director, Content, General Entertainment, English and Portuguese-speaking Africa + added: “MultiChoice Group has long had a strong and successful local content platform rooted in African storytelling. Our combination with CANAL+ builds on this foundation, strengthening our scale and reach and enabling the production of ambitious films such as The Road Home. Through STUDIOCANAL, we are further enhancing our ability to invest in premium content and take high‑quality African stories to global audiences, showcasing the best of the continent on the world stage”.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of STUDIOCANAL (a CANAL+ Company).
Contacts:
Karima Mhoumadi
karima.mhoumadi@canal-plus.com
Raphaël Abensour
raphael.abensour@canal-plus.com
Litlhare (Lee) Moteetee
lee.moteetee@canal-plus.com
STUDIOCANAL Publicity
Suzanne Noble
suzanne.noble@canal-plus.com
About CANAL+:
CANAL+ is a global media and entertainment company with leading positions in Europe and Africa. Over 40 million subscribers enjoy the CANAL+ entertainment platform, which brings together the best local and global films, live sport, TV series and much more. CANAL+ operates in over 70 countries and has approximately 15,000 employees.
CANAL+ operates across the entire audio-visual value chain, including production, broadcast, distribution and aggregation. In addition to its Pay-TV and streaming operations in Europe, Africa and Asia, the combined group includes: MultiChoice Group, Africa's leading entertainment platform; STUDIOCANAL, Europe's leading film and television studio, with worldwide production and distribution capabilities; Dailymotion, a major international video platform powered by cutting-edge proprietary technology for video delivery, advertising, and monetisation; CANAL+ Distribution, a production and distribution company specialising in creating and distributing diverse content and channels; telecommunication services, through GVA in Africa and CANAL+ Telecom in the French overseas jurisdictions and territories.
CANAL+ also has minority stakes in Viaplay (Scandinavia's leading entertainment provider), Viu (a leading OTT provider in Southeast Asia), and UGC, a leading French cinema group.
About STUDIOCANAL (a CANAL+ Company):
STUDIOCANAL is one of Europe's leading film and series studios, with worldwide production and distribution capabilities. It operates directly in nine major European markets including Austria, Benelux, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom, as well as in Australia and New Zealand, and in offices in the United States and China. STUDIOCANAL finances, produces, and distributes 80 films per year.
It owns one of the most prestigious catalogues in the world and the largest catalogue of European titles, boasting more than 9 400 titles from 60 countries. With a catalogue spanning 100 years of film history, STUDIOCANAL has invested close to 25 million euros into the 4K restoration of nearly 1 000 classic feature films over the past 7 years. STUDIOCANAL also produces over 15 series each year, including local creations and premium international co-productions, and distributes its scripted productions and CANAL+ Originals globally (2,000 hours of current and library content in distribution).
Projects are produced in-house by STUDIOCANAL or through its worldwide network of production companies, including 2e Bureau and STUDIOCANAL Original in France; Birdie Pictures, Red Production Company, Urban Myth Films, Strong Film & Television, and Sunny March TV in the UK; Bambú Producciones and Te Espero en Marte in Spain; Lailaps Films and STUDIOCANAL Series in Germany; Opus TV in Poland; Sam Productions in Denmark; Dingie in Belgium; and The Picture Company in the United States.
Drone Pilot Training in South Africa: How to Get Licensed and What It Opens Up
Drones have moved from being expensive toys for tech enthusiasts to serious commercial tools used across dozens of industries. Agriculture, mining, construction, real estate, film production, surveying, security, and environmental monitoring all use drones as part of their daily operations. The demand for qualified drone pilots in South Africa has grown rapidly, and with it, …
Emfuleni Sends Office-Bearers Abroad Amid Dire Financial Situation
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is strongly opposed to the decision by the Emfuleni Local Municipality (Evaton, Sebokeng, Vaal Oewer, Vanderbijlpark and Vereeniging) to send five delegates to this year’s World Cities Summit, scheduled to take place in Singapore from 14 to 16 June. The international trip was enabled by the ANC, which steamrolled […]
The post Emfuleni sends office-bearers abroad amid dire financial situation appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.
My First 100 Days in the North West Provincial Legislature
100 days ago, I entered the North West Provincial Legislature with a clear mandate: to strengthen oversight, confront governance failures, and ensure that the lived realities of the people of the North West are reflected in the work of this House.
The post My First 100 Days in the North West Provincial Legislature: Oversight, Accountability and Action appeared first on ActionSA.
Permit Chaos Leaves Joburg Traders in Limbo
City blames delays on its legal battles with SERI
Why Kayaking and Hiking in Cape Town Are the Best Ways to See the City
Cape Town looks incredible from a car window. The mountain, the ocean, the coastline, and the harbour are all stunning from the road. But there’s a completely different version of the city that only reveals itself when someone gets out of the car and into the water or onto the trails. The views from a …
Key Testimony May Expose Governance Failures and Trigger Long-Overdue Accountability
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) notes that Mr Nelson Makgata, Technical Director of the North West Transport Investment (NTI), will appear before the North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety and Transport Management on 28 April 2026. This forms part of the Legislature’s ongoing inquiry into NTI. OUTA believes this appearance is …
Criminal Charges Filed Against Minister Tolashe as Scandals Mount
Statement by Jan de Villiers MP – DA National Spokesperson: Today, the Democratic Alliance (DA) laid criminal charges against Minister of Social Development, Sisisi Tolashe for deliberately deceiving authorities for her personal gain. The latest unjustifiable scandal surrounding Minister Tolashe involves motor cars she and her family have been using allegedly donated by a Chinese …