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I feared we’d lose Faith Muthambi forever a couple of seasons ago. Please Sass writers, we need to hear more from this queen. Perhaps a spinoff show? A reality show? The Real House Ministers of the National Assembly? Dear writers of the South Africa Sh*t Show. Thank you so much for reading my monthly reviews …
Tuesday, 17 June 2025. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is saddened by the tragic passing of 12 people who lost their lives in a devastating accident along the R34 near Vryheid. The EFF has confirmed that the transportation was taking members home from our June 16 Rally in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal. The EFF sends it […]
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Mobile data bundles expire in South Africa as a mechanism for network operators to manage the limited wireless capacity available to cellular networks. This was explained by MTN SA CEO Charles Molapisi to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Communications. Molapisi and executives from South Africa’s other major mobile network operators were “invited” to appear before …
PIETERMARITZBURG – Drivers of trucks, motorists and public transport commuters are urged to plan their journeys carefully ahead of an overnight road closure on the N3 this week. The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) says the highway between Cato Ridge and the Dardanelles (Umlaas Road0 interchange will be closed in both directions from 8PM …
Westbury residents call on gangs to make peace
Domestic adventure travellers that spend more than R2 000 per day show a preference for wildlife safaris (12,2%), wine tours (10,3%), and whale watching (9,4%), according to data collected by the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA). SATSA conducted a survey from November 15, 2023 to January 15, 2024, of more than 4 200 people, revealing …
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) marks 33 years since the Boipatong massacre, one of the darkest and bloodiest acts of political violence in our country’s history. On the night of 17 June 1992, a group of approximately 300 men, armed with weapons, left the KwaMadala Hostel in Sebokeng and descended […]
The South African Women’s Hockey Team ignited their FIH Nations Cup campaign with a resilient 3–1 comeback victory over Malaysia in Poland. Despite seeing two penalty strokes saved, the South Africans overturned a half-time deficit to claim all three points and breathe momentum into their tournament. South Africa started brightly, winning an early penalty corner, …
Luke Fraser ·17 Jun 2025 Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busisiwe Mavuso has criticised the wage increase at Transnet, as many other businesses have had to cut staff. Last week, Transnet overpaid a union strike after agreeing to pay rises of 6% for the next three years, double the current inflation rate and above …
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has this afternoon, 17 June 2025, arrived in Moscow, in the Russian Federation on a Working Visit aimed at strengthening bilateral economic and trade ties between South Africa and Russia. The Deputy President is received by the Deputy Head of State Protocol, Mr Andrei Milyaev; Deputy Director of the African …
Members of the media are respectfully invited to cover the repatriation and solemn send-off ceremony of His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu, former President of the Republic of Zambia. His Excellency sadly passed away on Thursday, 5 June 2025, in Pretoria, after a period of medical treatment. On behalf of the Government and people of South …
Thursday, 12 June 2025. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) welcomes the bold and clear response by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) to reject the baseless and senseless claims made by the CEO of Capitec, Gerrie Fourie, that South Africa’s unemployment rate is only 10%. This misleading statement is not just wrong—it is part of a […]
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is working with other law enforcement agencies to combat illicit fuel trade, which costs the fiscus approximately R3.6 billion per year. In the past four months, the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has carried out several interventions. A joint intelligence team, comprising SARS and South African Police …
Nandipha Magudumana’s father has still not appointed a lawyer since January
Opinion Econ Bro|Published 5 hours ago Copy to Clipboard ACCORDING to reports from the SA Revenue Service (Sars), South Africa has a progressive tax system. This means that the more people make, the more they are taxed. The following table shows the various tax brackets, ranging from 18% to a monstrous 45%. In South Africa, …
Capitec’s CEO argues that SA’s jobless rate is as low as 10% and not 32,9% as stated by StatsSA — he’s right, and the numbers are equally as wrong regarding poverty and inequality. Capitec CEO Gerrit Fourie argues SA’s jobless rate is as low as 10% and not 32,9% as stated by Stats SA – …
Rolls-Royce (www.Rolls-Royce.com) has officially opened a new headquarters and training facility in Johannesburg, South Africa, to support its Power Systems division. The new facility is further evidence of the company's long-term commitment to Africa and will support the growing fleet of Power Systems' mtu mobile and stationary power solutions across critical sectors such as energy, technology, mining, transportation, and oil & gas.
Located in a specially adapted facility spanning approximately 6,000m², the new site consolidates core customer-facing functions into a central hub, including service coordination, spare parts storage, logistics, and technical training. It complements Rolls-Royce's existing footprint in South Africa, with mtu engine rebuild capability, and finance and logistics functions located in Cape Town.
The training centre is designed to support between 100 and 150 trainees annually with a wide range of training engines, including mtu 2000 and 4000 series, used for power generation, mining and rail applications. Trainees will benefit from access to advanced tooling and use simulation equipment for electronic training. The centre will deliver certified practical and theoretical training, equipping customers and partners from across Africa with the knowledge and hands-on experience required to support a wide range of applications and industries.
The new facility, operated by Rolls-Royce Solutions Africa, features dedicated capacity for the engineering and assembly of repower modules, enabling the replacement of engines in mining haul trucks and excavators with more suitable mtu power solutions. This allows customers to select upgrade options tailored to their specific operational needs. Fitting mtu engines delivers clear commercial benefits, including lower Total Cost of Ownership through improved fuel efficiency, increased equipment availability, and reduced maintenance costs. With a strong focus on system resilience, the regional subsidiary Rolls-Royce Solutions Africa is committed to delivering robust, fit-for-purpose solutions designed to perform in the demanding and often harsh operating environments across the continent.
Cobus Van Schalkwyk, Director Global Mining and Managing Director, Rolls-Royce Solutions Africa:
“As we approach our 25th year in South Africa, this new facility is a clear signal of our confidence in Africa's growth and our commitment to being closer to our customers.
“By bringing support services, technical training, and parts availability together under one roof, we're building the capabilities that matter most to our partners across the continent. This investment also supports our strategy to further localise operations, reduce lead times, and strengthen supply chain resilience — critical advantages for customers operating in remote or fast-paced environments.”
Press photos for download can be found at Media Centre (https://apo-opa.co/3G5yjnr)
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About Rolls-Royce Holdings plc:
1. Rolls-Royce is a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. Our products and service packages help our customers meet the growing need for power across multiple industries; enable governments to equip their armed forces with the power required to protect their citizens; and connect people, societies, cultures and economies together.
2. Rolls-Royce has a local presence in 48 countries and customers in over a hundred more, including airlines and aircraft leasing companies, armed forces and navies, and marine and industrial customers.
3. Through our multi-year transformation programme, we are building a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing Rolls-Royce. We are building the financial capacity and agility to allow us to successfully develop and deliver the products that will support our customers through the energy transition.
4. Annual underlying revenue was £17.8 billion in 2024, and underlying operating profit was £2.46 billion.
5. Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is a publicly traded company (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY, LEI: 213800EC7997ZBLZJH69)5.
6. Rolls-Royce Power Systems is headquartered in Friedrichshafen in southern Germany and employs more than 10,350 people. The product portfolio includes mtu-brand high-speed engines and propulsion systems for ships, heavy land, rail and defence vehicles and for the oil and gas industry. The portfolio also includes diesel and gas systems and battery containers for mission critical, standby and continuous power, combined generation of heat and power, and microgrids. With its climate friendly technologies, Rolls-Royce Power Systems is helping to drive the energy transition.
Dear Editor The DA will refer the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, to the ethics committee for misleading the parliamentary portfolio committee on higher education when she stated that all members of the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) Board Chairpersons Selection and Evaluation Panel were independent. This afternoon, the Minister …
Motorsport South Africa (MSA) is proud to confirm the national team that will represent the country at the 78th edition of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN), taking place from 4–5 October 2025 at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana, USA. Often referred to as the “Olympics of Motocross,” MXoN brings together the top …
The Minister for the Public Service and Administration, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, has welcomed the convening of the sixth iteration of the Economic Governance School for public service leaders in Ghana. The Economic Governance School is convened by South Africa’s National School of Government (NSG), the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), and the …
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Mr Tebogo Letsie, has welcomed the submission today of a letter containing the names of panel members appointed to oversee the selection and recommendation of board chairpersons for the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs).
Mr Letsie noted that the committee has consistently held the view that the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, is constitutionally obligated to disclose the names of the panel members to Parliament. “We are pleased that sanity has prevailed and that the Minister has now complied with this requirement. The committee believes this disclosure should have occurred from the outset,” said Mr Letsie.
He stressed the importance of transparency and accountability in institutions funded by public resources. “We are dealing with public institutions funded through parliamentary appropriations. It was therefore baffling that the committee had to strongly remind the Minister of such a basic accountability requirement in our democratic governance system.”
The names of the nomination panel for the SETA boards as submitted by the minister are as follows.
The Chairperson concluded by affirming that the committee will now engage with the Minister further on the processes followed in appointing chairpersons to lead South Africa's 21 SETAs.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.
By 2050 the global market for non-military drones is expected to have transformed how goods and people move across cities and rural landscapes. In South Africa, where road access remains limited in many regions and urban congestion chokes daily logistics, drones present an opportunity to leapfrog legacy infrastructure and reimagine mobility from the sky down …
Dear Editor The former National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) administrator, Freeman Nomvalo, failed to leave a handover document for the new NSFAS board. This despite earning R5.5 million in the 10 months and 2 weeks he was contracted to administer the Scheme, as revealed in answer to a written parliamentary question from the DA. …