Annual KFC Mini-Cricket National Seminar to Honour Volunteer Coaches
JOHANNESBURG: Each year, Cricket South Africa (CSA), in partnership with KFC, proudly recognises the passionate individuals who dedicate their time...
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Facing global headwinds, Chinese automakers make a play for Africa | SA News
“We treat South Africa as a very important market for our global expansion,” said Tony Liu, the CEO of Chery South Africa, calling Africa’s most developed auto market a “gateway to the African continent.” Nearly half of the 14 Chinese automotive brands currently active in South Africa launched only last year. More, including DongFeng, Leapmotor, …
Government Still Has No Plan to Replace US HIV Funding
A petition calls on the health department to release an emergency plan
Mabula Invests in Youth and Skills
As Youth Month draws to a close, Mabula Game Lodge is turning inspiration into action by investing in the future of young South Africans through its transformative Mabula Guide Training Internship Programme. The latter is a comprehensive Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA)-accredited Programme that blends ecological knowledge with practical tourism and hospitality skills. …
South Africans who say “I don’t buy Chinese products” are in for a big surprise | SA News
Many South Africans are either ill-informed or lying to themselves when they proclaim they stay away from Chinese products. In recent weeks, MyBroadband has frequently noticed comments criticising Chinese cars and smartphones, with several readers commenting they would “never buy Chinese products.” The reality is that most South Africans have already bought or actively consume …
Northern Ocean CEO to Speak at AEW 2025 Amid African Market Expansion
Africa's premier energy event, African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies, will welcome Arne Jacobsen, CEO of international drilling contractor Northern Ocean, as a featured speaker. As operator of two of the world's most advanced offshore drilling rigs, Northern Ocean's participation is vital to discussions on Africa's offshore hydrocarbons potential and the strategic role that service companies play in unlocking that potential.
Under Jacobsen's leadership, Northern Ocean has expanded its footprint across Africa with its Deepsea Mira and Deepsea Bollsta rigs supporting major offshore projects since 2022. Notably, the Deepsea Mira played a key role in appraising TotalEnergies' landmark Venus oil discovery offshore Namibia in 2024 and continued operations in the Orange Basin with the Tamboti-1X exploration well in early 2025.
AEW: Invest in African Energies is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event.
In Q2 2025, the Deepsea Bollsta completed a one-well contract with a Chevron subsidiary in Namibia. Currently undergoing maintenance, the rig will remain stationed in Africa throughout 2025, underscoring Northern Ocean's commitment to expanding its presence in the continent's upstream oil and gas sector. In Ghana, Northern Ocean is advancing its strategic partnership with Springfield Group, following a successful well test on the Afina 1X appraisal well in Q4 2024. Plans are underway for a long-term field development contract utilizing the Deepsea Bollsta, expected to commence by mid-2025.
“Increasing offshore exploration is key to unlocking Africa's vast energy resources and driving sustainable economic growth across the continent. Northern Ocean's advanced drilling capabilities and steadfast commitment will play a critical role in transforming Africa's estimated reserves into tangible development outcomes that benefit millions,” says NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber.
As major operators prepare to scale up exploration activities in South Africa and Namibia through 2025 and beyond, Northern Ocean is well-positioned to capitalize on this growth. AEW 2025: Invest in African Energies provides an ideal forum for Jacobsen to engage with governments, national oil companies and private sector leaders to forge long-term partnerships and secure new contracts.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
Proteas Men’s Squad Announced for T20i Tri-Series Against Zimbabwe and New Zealand
JOHANNESBURG: Proteas Men’s head coach Shukri Conrad has named a 14-player squad for the upcoming T20 International (T20I) tri-series against...
South Africa − a fine place, worth fighting for – Daily Friend | SA News
In a conversation the other night the topic of Cape independence came up. I’d always thought I was relatively agnostic on it, but as I formulated my answer I realised why I was opposed to it. When I told my interlocutor I was opposed to it and he asked why, a ready-made answer sprang forth …
Presentations on 2025-2030 Strategic and 2025/26 Annual Performance Plans of the Compensation Fund and UIF
The Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour has welcomed presentations on the 2025-2030 strategic plans, 2025/26 annual performance plans and budget estimates of the Compensation Fund and the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF).
The Compensation Fund and UIF are entities of the Department of Employment and Labour. The committee encouraged them to work in a coordinated manner together with sister entities within the portfolio, such as the Supported Employment Enterprises.
The committee believes that there is a minimal impact when the department and its entities work in silos on skills training and programmes to empower people living with disabilities.
The committee has directed the UIF to put measures in place to monitor and evaluate the impact made through its Labour Activation Programme. This programme is the department's initiative to minimise unemployment and stimulate job creation through skills development and financial assistance to employers and employees through the Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS); it is implemented through the UIF.
The committee has encouraged the Compensation Fund and UIF to strengthen their ICT infrastructure to improve the turnaround time on benefit payments and minimise queues at service centres.
Having been briefed on the 2025-2030 strategic plans, 2025/26 annual performance plans and the medium-term expenditure framework of the department and its entities, the committee will now meet on Friday, 27 June 2025, to consider its 2025 budget vote report.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.
Another 140 businesses shut their doors in South Africa | SA News
Luke Fraser ·25 Jun 2025 South Africa has seen another 141 businesses liquidated in May 2025, taking the total to 623 closures in the first five months of 2025. Stats SA’s latest data showed that 538 businesses have shut their doors voluntarily this year so far, while another 85 did so on a compulsory basis. …
Eritrea Nationals Abroad Commemorate Martyrs Day
Eritrean nationals in Italy, France, the Netherlands, South Africa, Belgium, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and the US commemorated Martyrs Day by renewing their pledges and contributing towards augmenting the Martyrs Trust Fund and supporting families of martyrs.
At commemorative events held in various South African cities, nationals contributed 36,510 Rand towards the Martyrs Trust Fund and pledged an additional 16,000 Rand. Three nationals also pledged to assume responsibility for supporting one martyr's family each.
Nationals in various cities across Italy expressed their readiness to uphold the trust of the martyrs and contributed 39,000 Euros.
Eritreans residing in several cities in France commemorated Martyrs Day with various programs honoring the martyrs who gave their lives for Eritrea's independence and sovereignty. They also made material contributions towards augmenting the Martyrs Trust Fund.
At a commemorative event organized by nationals in the Netherlands, over 53,000 Euros were contributed in support of the Martyrs Trust Fund and 24 families of martyrs.
Similarly, nationals in the US cities of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Cincinnati, Ohio, commemorated Martyrs Day. Nationals in Harrisburg contributed 3,055 US Dollars in support of martyrs' families.
Nationals in Belgium, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe also marked Martyrs Day with candlelight vigils and walkathon programs.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.
On the Denial of CIC Julius Malema’s Visa Application – Was It Politically Motivated?
Thursday, 19 June 2025 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is not surprised by the confirmation from the United Kingdom (UK) that the visa application by the Commander in Chief and President of the EFF Julius Malema was in fact denied due to political reasons. In a correspondence from the UK Home Office Secretary, the […]
Audiences Heading to Popular Theatre Can Make a Difference for Animals Needing Care This Winter
It’s nearly time for the hit theatre show Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show to make its African debut at Artscape in Cape Town! The show runs from Thursday, 26 June until Sunday, 06 July 2025 and tickets are on sale at showtime.co.za and ticketmaster.co.za. Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad, everyone’s favourite Blue Heeler dog …
Late Judgments Have Increased. Here’s What’s Being Done to Fix the Problem
The Chief Justice plans a full rollout of Court Online for civil matters by 2026 to reduce backlogs
DA Retains Ward 56
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) has retained Ward 56 in Tshwane in today’s by-election. We are grateful to the voters of Ward 56 Tshwane who have given the DA a resounding mandate. The DA’s hand in Tshwane is strengthening with every by-election held. This victory comes on a day that we have seen duplicity …
EFF Visit Families and Survivors of Tragic Bus Crash
Thursday, 19 June 2025 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) yesterday paid visits to the bereaved families and hospitalised survivors of the Vryheid bus crash that claimed 10 lives who were coming from our Youth Day Rally in Umlazi earlier this week. The visit followed the official process of family members identifying the bodies of their […]
Meet New York City’s likely next mayor — with a South African connection | SA News
New York City’s probable next mayor will be the first in history to have attended St George’s Grammar School in Cape Town, an Anglican school in Mowbray. He is being hailed as the potential saviour of left-wing politics in the US — and he spent some of his formative years in Cape Town’s southern suburbs. …
Zindi Ambassador Leonce Pidy Is Humanising Data Science, One Girl at a Time
Cameroonian data scientist and Zindi Ambassador, Leonce Pidy, grew up in the quiet town of Dibombari in Cameroon’s Littoral Region. The eldest of five children, she found herself thrust into a leadership position quite early in her life. By the time she was in Class 4, her parents (both nurses by profession) were working in
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SABC Bill withdrawal crisis and SA’s public broadcasting future | SA News
The six months of silence since Communications Minister Solly Malatsi withdrew the SABC Bill is unacceptable. The Speaker must urgently gazette that withdrawal, in line with the rules of the National Assembly. Silence is killing the SABC. For years, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has weathered waves of political noise, controversy, and intense public …
Belal Khaled’s Photographs Bring the Horror of Life in Gaza to Johannesburg
Haunting images of the war through the lens of Palestinian photojournalist
Petrol price pain coming for South Africa in July and August | SA News
Staff Writer ·25 Jun 2025 The average take-home pay slowed for the third consecutive month in May 2025, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), with the group warning of major petrol price pain coming in the next two months. The index, which tracks approximately 3.8 million salary earners in South Africa, showed …
SA faces climate reality after floods | SA News
JOHANNESBURG – Does South Africa have to batten down the hatches – both figuratively and literally? The Eastern Cape is counting the cost of devastating and deadly flooding. While the SA Weather Service is warning residents of the Western Cape, Northern Cape and Free State of heavy rains, gale force winds and possible snowfall as …
Sex offenders in schools: how government botched a crucial learner safety project | SA News
Poster design by Nathi Ngubane, with a photo by Ashraf Hendricks for GroundUp. Fewer than one in ten teachers have been vetted against the National Register of Sex Offenders, more than a year after the initial deadline. Some convicted sex offenders who have been identified in schools, have not been removed from their posts. For …
Funeral proceedings for Zambia’s former president put on hold in South Africa – CGTN Africa | SA News
FILE PHOTO: Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu. REUTERS/ Read < 1 minute A South African court on Wednesday ordered an immediate halt to the private burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu in South Africa. The court said the funeral should not proceed, pending an urgent application to determine whether Lungu will be repatriated to …