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Former Adapt IT CEO Sbu Shabalala has been linked to the controversial new Lotto contract, which has been awarded to Sizekhaya. The Lotto contract is highly lucrative, with the outgoing operator, Ithuba Holdings, reporting a turnover of R7.28 billion in 2024. In May 2025, Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Parks Tau appointed Sizekhaya Holdings as …
Deputy ministers don’t add value but that doesn’t mean they can’t. Deputy ministers have never really made any sense, especially with a cabinet as bloated as ours. Name the best thing a deputy minister has done for South Africa. I’ll make it easier. Name anything a deputy minister has done for the country. You wouldn’t …
At the invitation of the President Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón of the Government of Spain and United Nations Secretary - General António Guterres, the South African government, led by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Ronald Lamola will lead South Africa's participating delegation to the 4th International Conference on the Financing for Development Summit that is taking place in Seville on 30 June 2025 - 3 July 2025.
This conference aims to address new and emerging issues in financing for development, including the need to fully implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reform the international financial architecture.
President Ramaphosa has delegated Minister Lamola as the Head of Delegation for the Summit following recent political developments that require close monitoring and management in the country.
South Africa's participation at the Summit aligns with its G20 Presidency objectives of solidarity, equality and sustainability in complementing and supporting the Summits' goals of reshaping the global financial system in support of the Sustainable Development Goals.
On the margins of the 4th Financing for Development Summit, South Africa will convene a side event under the theme: “Forging a common agenda to achieve debt sustainability in developing economies”.
South Africa seeks to advance through cooperation and collaboration, sustainable solutions to tackle high structural deficits and liquidity challenges and to extend debt relief to developing economies which disproportionately affects countries in Africa.
This event will bring together leading voices from various debt-related initiatives to identify synergies and areas of convergence. It will seek consensus and highlight solutions that enjoy broad support.
South Africa's delegation to the 4th International Conference on the Financing for Development Summit comprises the Minister in the Presidency for Planning , Monitoring and Evaluation Hon. Maropene Ramokgopa, Deputy Minister of Finance David Masondo and senior government officials.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa.
Cape Town City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption. This critical maintenance work is done on our water supply infrastructure to benefit customers. Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to take note of the work that will take place and …
Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith said today; “This week, we received the good news that a cable thief arrested by the City’s Metal Theft Unit two years ago, has been sentenced to 15 years behind bars. The arrest was made in Kraaifontein on 13 November 2023, where the …
Cape Town City’s Recreation and Parks Department is making significant progress on refurbishments at key athletics facilities – Wesfleur Stadium in Atlantis, Blue Downs Stadium and Vygieskraal Stadium in Athlone – marking exciting milestones in the multi-million-rand refurbishment programme aimed at revitalising community sports infrastructure. The City has completed a major refurbishment at Vygieskraal Athletics …
Ahead of the new tariffs and rates that come into effect from 1 July 2025 and that will reflect in the bills of City of Cape Town customers from approximately mid-July onwards, and July purchases, households are reminded that there is some room to reduce monthly municipal service costs. Tariffs have a usage and fixed …
Transformation, transparency and a focus on performance defined the Springboks’ opening week of the 2025 international season, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says Saturday’s non-cap fixture against the Barbarians in Cape Town had all the intensity of a Test match — from Bok selections and preparation to the quality of the opposition. The …
The money was approved swiftly using a new funding mechanism that replaced one that had been mired in corruption
South African financial institutions are currently holding more than R90 billion in unclaimed benefits that rightfully belong to members of the public, according to a report in the Sunday Times. This staggering amount includes R4.5 billion in unclaimed dividends alone, according to a recent report. Banks, retirement fund administrators, insurance companies and the Johannesburg Stock …
It’s the middle of winter in South Africa, and there are several easy mistakes that motorists make that can damage their car or put them in a risky situation. Parts of the country are currently experiencing high levels of rainfall and flooding, while other areas are facing temperatures that can dip below 0 degrees Celsius …
“The City of Tshwane’s recent achievements during the last two Council meetings and today at Hammanskraal prove that caring governments can deliver spatial, social, economic and environmental justice for South Africa”, says GOOD’s Councillor Sarah Mabotsa, the Tshwane Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Development and Spatial Planning.
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Disbarred advocate and dodgy company tried to take over properties owned by Communicare
AfriForum and the Paramount Monarch of the Bakgatla Ba Kgafela in Mochudi, Botswana and Moruleng in South Africa, Kgosikgolo Kgafela Kgafela II, have signed a historic recognition and cooperation treaty. This would see them collaborating on the strengthening of cultural autonomy, community self-sufficiency, agricultural development and the preservation and strengthening of cultural identity. Despite some …
When 18-year-old Mo Madiba posted a TikTok asking Tyla to be his matric dance date, no one, not even him, could’ve predicted what would happen next. Johannesburg, South Africa (28 June 2025) – A Johannesburg matriculant, Mollwane “Mo” Madiba, had the audacity to dream big… and the heart to put it out into the world. …
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Get ready for giggles, mischief and magical blue moments as popular animated characters, the Smurfs, embark on a spectacular tour around South Africa to celebrate the upcoming release of the new “Smurfs” movie. Recently, Smurfette and her adorable new “No Name” friend touched down in Cape Town, and their adventures have already captured the hearts of …
Teenager Lhuan-dre Pretorius hit a dazzling 153 on debut and transformed South Africa’s fortunes on the first day of the first Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Saturday. South Africa scored 418 for nine, a total which seemed unlikely when Pretorius arrived at the crease with his team in trouble at 23 for three. Fast bowling all-rounder Corbin …
The DA is holding a media briefing on the future of the government of national unity (GNU). As tensions and uncertainty grow around the GNU’s stability and direction, the party is expected to outline its stance, strategic priorities and possible next steps. The briefing comes at a crucial time as coalition dynamics continue to shape …
CAPE TOWN – Debutant flanker Vincent Tshituka scored two tries as world champions South Africa launched a 14-match season with a 54-7 victory over the Barbarians in wet and cold Cape Town on Saturday. Hooker Malcolm Marx, winger Cheslin Kolbe, prop Jan-Hendrik Wessels, winger Kurt-Lee Arendse, lock Lood de Jager and centre Damian de Allende …
The DA will oppose the budget votes of ‘corruption accused ANC ministers’ – including Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane and Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane. The DA is not leaving the Government of National Unity (GNU), but it will not participate in the looming National Dialogue, following the axing of its Deputy Minister of Trade …
SA Powerball + Powerball Plus Results for Friday, 27 June 2025 Check out the winning Powerball + Powerball Plus numbers, you could be a winner! The Powerball results for Friday, 27 June 2025 are: Lotto Plus 1: 11, 23, 32, 41, 47 + 17 Lotto Plus 2: 10, 11, 16, 32, 40 + 01 Estimated …
CHIAWELO – It wasn’t just younger people who came out in droves desperate to gain employment. Many others over the age of 35 took advantage of the opportunity to submit their CVs to recruitment agencies. WATCH | Training programme aims to tackle youth unemployment Many over the age of 35 joined a youth employment recruitment process …
Ngcombolo said four men were killed in a similar attack earlier in 2025 in Europe informal settlement. “I’m deeply worried — crime and extortion are out of control in this ward. The community is traumatised. Some residents want to profile everyone living in the area so they know who’s among them,” he said. Provincial police …