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A high-stakes power play between Johannesburg’s electricity distributor, City Power, and Eskom Distribution has reached a fragile settlement, ending a four-year, R4.9bn dispute that has laid bare critical failings in South Africa’s electricity distribution industry. At the centre of the dispute was City Power’s claim that Eskom had significantly overbilled it for bulk electricity supplied …
When I first arrived in the Transvaal (Gauteng ), I was very curious to see Alexandra township, where my brother, younger sister and I were born, but when my parents decided to go back to the Transkei, I was three years old. It took me some time to get to see Alexandra, and I will …
OPINION Kenneth Mokgatlhe|Published 1 hour ago Copy to Clipboard The proposal of constitutional amendment by the African Transformation Movement (ATM) to change the name of South Africa to the “Republic of Azania” is nonsensical, unnecessary, and irrelevant to the inhabitants of this place. We should be asking ourselves where the word “Azania” originates from, which …
In a 15-second TikTok clip that has racked up millions of views, Kylie Jenner glides a sleek silver device across her face, swearing by its ability to help skin absorb serums more effectively. Dubbed the Booster Pro, the gadget’s video has gone viral — and with it, the fortunes of its maker, APR, a once-obscure …
You could easily have called it Springbok innovation day as the world champions pulled out a full box of tricks from the opening whistle en route to their 45-0 series- clinching victory over Italy at a raucous, seething Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday. It is doubtful that going down to 14 men, …
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) says the Cape Town International Airport has been ranked the best airport in the world in the 2025 AirHelp Score. ACSA says the airport earned top marks for on-time performance and customer experience, scoring an overall rating of 8.5. Durban’s King Shaka International Airport also made the global top …
Luke Fraser ·12 Jul 2025 South Africa’s office rentals have surpassed pre-Covid-19 levels, highlighting that work-from-home and remote trends are reversing as workers return to the office. The trend is seen in all of South Africa’s major metros, especially in Cape Town and Durban, which have seen massive office rental growth. The Covid-19 pandemic forced …
However, concerns remain about the readiness of the state to execute the digital transition effectively. The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA), which represents tour operators and travel agents, warned last week that the government had failed to adequately consult with stakeholders. “For it to truly support frictionless travel, the process must be consultative, transparent, …
Pieter de Villiers is one of the brains behind Clickatell, a South African company that played a key role in the success of messaging platform WhatsApp. De Villiers attended the University of Johannesburg, where he completed a Bachelor of Science in Optometry. “Optometry as a science degree is fascinating because it’s the convergence between mathematics, …
Beneath an unseasonably warm winter sun, the rolling hills of Mpumalanga stood as silent witness as South Africa bid a final farewell to former Deputy President David ‘DD’ Mabuza on Saturday. The former Deputy President passed away last week at the age of 64, following a short illness. He was buried at a family burial …
Banyana Banyana reclaimed top spot in Group C at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-1 draw with Tanzania on Friday night. Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Result: Tanzania 1-1 South Africa Date: 11 July 2025 Venue: Stade d’Honneur d’Oujda Banyana coach Desiree Ellis opted to start Kaylin Swartz ahead of Andile Dlamini …
The result leaves the group finely poised heading into the final round of fixtures. South Africa and Mali are tied on four points each, while Tanzania and Ghana remain locked on a single point apiece. Tanzania stunned the South Africans in the 24th minute when Opah Clement scored for the East African team. They managed …
City Power and Eskom have resolved their dispute over billing debt. However, a South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) report has found deeper issues at the Joburg power utility. The report raises concerns about billing accuracy, check metering, estimation processes, municipal debt, and the regulation of bulk power purchases in the country. City Power …
The Cape Flats was rocked by yet another mass murder on Friday night. Four adults were gunned down inside a home in Bishop Lavis. By Saturday morning, life had moved on. No heightened police presence. No wall-to-wall media coverage. No outrage. In the Cape Flats, violence has become so normalised that mass murder is met with a collective shrug from government and society alike.
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Malcolm Libera ·12 Jul 2025 South African homeowners are being warned to ensure their electric fences are up to standard amid stricter law enforcement in the country. Electric fencing remains one of the most popular security measures in South Africa, widely used by homeowners and businesses alike. However, homeowners are cautioned that failing to comply …
Staff Writer ·11 Jul 2025 The Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour is considering amendments to South Africa’s public holiday pay regulations to clarify confusion that may disadvantage workers. During a committee meeting this week, members were presented with points of confusion in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) relating to wording on pay …
JOHANNESBURG – Sir Stuart Ntlathi has over 20 years of experience in science, invention and technology education. And now he’s poised to stretch his innovative spirit high into the sky. Ntlathi is set to become the first black South African in space. READ | NASA eyes summer streaming liftoff on Netflix But his joy may …
12 July 2025 – South African women’s match officials are making an indelible mark on the international football stage, with their talent and dedication taking centre stage at the ongoing CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The performances of the South Africans in this tournament have been testament to the hard work
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Lesotho has declared a state of disaster over high unemployment rates. The 2024 Lesotho Labour Force Survey, released last week, puts the country’s unemployment rate at 30%. Among people aged between 15 and 35, it is 39%. The previous survey was done in 2019 and reported unemployment at 22.5%. ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOW The country’s …
In a video filled with a barrage of racist statements, the Viljoens berate the South African legal system and black people. Peet and Melany Viljoen, who must pay the real Tammy Taylor R71 million for statutory damages caused by the use of her trademark and breach of contract according to a judgment in a US …
12 July 2025 – Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis has praised her charges after the African champions came from behind to share the spoils with Tanzania in their CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) clash played at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco, on Friday night. A win would have seen the WAFCON
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The close observers of this letter will recall that when I first argued for South Africa to place temporary restrictions on the imports of poultry products from Brazil, the idea wasn’t for us to be protectionists. Instead, we wanted to ensure that Brazil controls the avian influenza outbreak before we could resume the imports. This …
The board of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has placed its CEO, advocate Makhosini Msibi, on suspension after allegations of financial misconduct, irregular expenditure and governance failures at the entity. Deputy minister of transport Mkhuleko Hlengwa said in a statement the board has officially informed him of Msibi’s precautionary suspension after a board meeting …
PREVIEW: The opportunity to play in front of family and friends is a strong incentive to deliver a performance that will be remembered by all attending their Test match against Canada at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. ADVERTISEMENT However, for Springbok Women captain, Nolusindiso Booi, it also offers them the chance to showcase …