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Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the withdrawal of several ANC cadres, including individuals from KwaZulu-Natal and Buyambo Mantashe, the son of ANC National Chairperson Gwede Mantashe, from the boards of various Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). This decision by Higher Education Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane marks a step in the right direction …
SOUTHBROOM, KZN SOUTH COAST: Police divers (WPDS) and Police K9 Search and Rescue are continuing in ongoing search efforts for a man who went missing in the surf on Thursday. John Nicholas, NSRI Port Edward station commander, said: At 12h03, Thursday, 15 May, NSRI Port Edward and NSRI Shelly Beach were alerted by Wolf Security …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance, Dr Joseph Maswanganyi, to request an urgent hearing on the financial and ethical crisis at Daybreak Foods. This follows shocking reports that two directors of Daybreak Foods received six-figure payments while workers went unpaid, chickens were left to …
Dear Editor The water crisis crippling the western parts of Buffalo City has now reached a breaking point. What was once a silent suffering behind closed taps has now spilt into the streets in protest. Yesterday, residents took to the streets of Bhisho, blocking roads in a desperate attempt to be heard. Their demand is …
Anathi Qolo will lead the Springbok Women to Madagascar, where they will defend their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup title next month against Uganda, Kenya and Madagascar. The three Tests will all be played at Stade Makis in Antananarivo, on 7, 11 and 15 June respectively. Qolo, a product of the Border Youth Training Centre, played …
Scottish-qualified utility back Charlie Savala has become the second new addition to the Glasgow Warriors squad ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, after the 25-year-old agreed to make the switch to Scotstoun from English champions Northampton Saints. Comfortable across the back-line, Savala will move to Scotstoun following the conclusion of his contract this summer, having scored …
Edinburgh Rugby welcome the return of Harry Paterson and James Lang for tonight’s BKT United Rugby Championship regular season finale against Ulster at Hive Stadium (Friday 16 May, kick-off 7.35pm) – live on Premier Sports. Paterson (concussion) is cleared to play having progressed through the graduated return to play protocol – the recently re-signed Scotland …
DHL Stormers v Cardiff Rugby DHL Stadium, Cape Town – KO 18.00 IRE & UK / 19.00 ITA / 19.00 SA Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR, 41st league game) AR 1: AJ Jacobs (SARU) AR 2: Hanru van Rooyen (SARU) TMO: Andrea Piardi (FIR) Live on: SuperSport, BBC Wales, Premier Sports, Flo Rugby & URC.tv DHL …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to Defence Minister Angie Motshekga, requesting a detailed breakdown of the SADC-funded allowances for troops, including how the payments are structured and where the remaining funds are being held. It is concerning that soldiers from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), deployed to the Democratic Republic …
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, congratulated the three South African match officials who were included on the panels for the Rugby World Cup in England later this year. Aimee Barrett-Theron is on the panel for referees for the four-yearly global spectacle, which runs from 22 August to 27 September at eight venues across …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the recommendation by the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans (DMV) to place the Department of Military Veterans under administration. This comes after years of systemic dysfunction, chronic mismanagement, and a consistent failure to deliver on its mandate. Key issues contributing to this state of collapse include …
South Africa’s three Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-finalists, the Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks, and DHL Stormers, will have their sights set on building winning momentum with an eye on the playoffs as the curtain drops on the pool stages this weekend, while the Emirates Lions will look to wrap up their campaign on a high …
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) warns the public to be cautious when conducting financial services business with Mr. Lethabo Molefe (Molefe). It has come to the attention of the FSCA that Molefe is soliciting funds from members of the public for investment purposes, while promising unrealistic returns. Members are recruited through Telegram groups and …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has submitted a complaint to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) requesting an investigation into the Emfuleni Local Municipality for violating the right to access water and sanitation, as outlined in Sections 24, 27(1)(b), and 27(1)(c) of the South African Constitution. This human rights violation is …
Dear Editor The DA demands urgent answers from the Minister of Correctional Services, Pieter Groenewald, following alarming revelations that two dangerous inmates – convicted of murder and rape – are no longer in custody, despite a High Court order that they be detained at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre. Me-Kayle Timmie, Mikyle Mentoor, and Xolani Du Preez …
Dear Editor Another broken promise from the Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, will delay the roll-out of body cameras for South Africa’s police officers, with no definite timeline now on the table. The rollout was promised to begin in April 2025, but a DA question in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) this week put …
President Cyril Ramaphosa has honoured the late struggle veteran and human rights lawyer Advocate Dumalisile Philemon Pearce Nokwe with the posthumous conferral of the honorary title of Senior Counsel (Silk) for the Republic of South Africa.
The President has bestowed this conferral on the late Adv Nokwe on the eve of the esteemed legal practitioner's reburial in West Park Cemetery, Johannesburg, tomorrow, Saturday, 17 May 2025.
He will be reburied along with his wife, Mrs Vuyiswa Malangabi-Nokwe who passed away in 2008.
She was a distinguished activist in her own right and had obtained a BSc and Bachelor of Education degree.
Advocate “Duma” Nokwe passed away in Zambia in 1978, at the age of 50. He had lived in exile since 1963. His mortal remains were repatriated to South Africa in 2024.
President Ramaphosa has accorded Adv Nokwe a Special Provincial Official Funeral and the President will deliver a tribute at tomorrow's ceremony.
The posthumous honour bestowed on the first African advocate of the Supreme Court is a high honour that recognises Adv Nokwe's expertise and contribution to the legal profession.
President Ramaphosa has conferred the status of Senior Counsel on Adv Nokwe in line with the provisions of the Legal Practice Act of 2014, which governs this status and sets out the criteria for its conferral.
In this instance, the Legal Practice Council and the Duma Nokwe Group of Advocates made an application to the President for the Adv Nokwe's posthumous appointment as a Senior Counsel.
Adv Nokwe, who was born in 1927, obtained a BSc degree from the University of Fort Hare and a diploma in education with which he took up a teaching post in Krugersdorp.
His political activism led to imprisonment during the 1952 Defiance Campaign and his dismissal by the then Transvaal Education Department.
Following his participation in the 1953 World Youth Festival and visits to the then Soviet Union, China and Britain, the South African authorities imposed a banning and restriction order on him.
He subsequently studied law, obtained an LLB degree and became the first black advocate to be admitted to the Johannesburg Society of Advocates.
The Native Affairs Department of the time debarred him from taking chambers with his white colleagues in the Johannesburg city centre and this development led to Adv Nokwe devoting himself to the liberation struggle.
He was put on trial for treason and was subjected to banning orders, arrests and assault by the police.
He was elected Secretary-General of the African National Congress in 1958 and mobilised communities against apartheid until the underground leadership directed him to leave South Africa in January 1963.
Adv Nokwe campaigned against the apartheid state on global platforms including those of the Organisation of African Unity and African Union, and remained an activist until he passed in Lusaka in January 1978.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa.
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) again calls for Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina to urgently task the Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA) to investigate critical financial and environmental concerns surrounding the Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase 2 (LHWP2). Construction has again halted at LHWP2 due to a contractor polluting nearby rivers and …
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) requested the Tshwane Metro’s Department of Environmental Affairs to clean the dam in the renowned Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary, which is covered in algae. This dam is supplemented with borehole water. Located in Nieuw Muckleneuk, this dam with its remarkable bird and animal life is situated among embassies and […]
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Eswatini's efforts to scale up investment in its mining and renewable energy sectors will take center stage at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, with the kingdom's Minister of Natural Resources and Energy Prince Lonkhokhela Dlamini confirmed to speak. Taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town, AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 is the continent's premier energy event and will spotlight Eswatini's strategic initiatives to attract foreign investment in critical minerals, support energy independence and advance sustainable development.
Prince Dlamini's participation at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 reinforces Eswatini's commitment to leveraging strategic partnerships and international forums to attract capital and technology into both its mining and energy sectors. The kingdom recently celebrated a major milestone with the financial close and construction launch of the 13.5 MW Lower Maguduza Hydro Power Project, a public-private initiative that underscores Eswatini's drive to achieve greater energy independence and sustainability through renewables.
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.
Eswatini is also making significant progress toward universal energy access through the newly launched Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation (ASCENT) project. Backed by international financial institution the World Bank, this initiative aims to connect 50,000 new households – benefitting 200,000 people – to electricity using both on- and off-grid solutions, with a focus on underserved rural communities. Supported by over $100 million in concessional financing, the ASCENT project will enhance energy security, build institutional capacity and improve livelihoods, making Eswatini one of Africa's frontrunners in equitable and sustainable electrification.
In the mining sector, Eswatini is actively working to position itself as an emerging market for critical minerals, following the launch of the second phase of a national mineral mapping program in partnership with South Africa's Council for Geoscience in November 2023. Using AI-based geoscientific techniques, this initiative seeks to unlock the country's vast yet underexplored mineral wealth – ranging from gold and iron ore to a broader portfolio of high-demand critical minerals. As part of its outreach to global investors, Eswatini is creating an enabling environment for private sector participation in mineral exploration, production and job creation.
Stepping into this picture, Minister Dlamini's participation at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 aligns with the goals of Eswatini to open its doors to investors in both energy and mining. By sharing insights into investment opportunities, policy developments and major projects, Minister Dlamini will not only promote greater foreign spending in the kingdom, but position Eswatini as a top destination for energy and mining developers.
“With strong regional partnerships and a focus on innovation, Eswatini is rapidly becoming a compelling destination for critical mineral exploration and clean energy investment,” states Tomás Gerbasio, VP Commercial and Strategic Engagement, African Energy Chamber.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
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Cross Switch (https://Cross-Switch.com/), a provider of class-leading payment solutions, has strengthened its African presence by officially launching services in Kenya and partnering with licensed local payment provider Pesawise.
This collaboration makes the most of Pesawise's solid regulatory standing and trusted reputation, allowing Cross Switch to establish it's footprint and, together with Pesawise, immediately deliver robust payment solutions to businesses, merchants, and charitable organizations throughout Kenya.
Cross Switch brings to the partnership a highly scalable global payments infrastructure, allowing merchants simple and frictionless acceptance across multiple payment channels, including Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, mobile money and bank platforms.
Through Cross Switch's unified platform, businesses can now take advantage of simplified payment processing, significantly reduced costs, and faster transaction settlements.
The Cross Switch solution is tailored to support businesses of every shape and size, driving financial inclusion while at the same time empowering social impact organisations.
Numerous merchants across multiple sectors, including hospitality, e-commerce and delivery services and crypto (in approved markets) are already using Cross Switch's innovative solutions on the African Continent and across Latin America. The confidence the Kenyan market has already shown in Cross Switch has already shown immediate effect in Kenya with the with Pesawise partnership.
Cross Switch has a powerful track record of success, and it relies on Pesawise, a nimble locally licensed payment provider with a young and dynamic management team, to contribute meaningfully to Cross Switch's growth ambitions and customer-focused philosophy.
Cross Switch's CEO, Tim Davis, remarked “During the establishment phase of this partnership it is refreshing to see a shared common set of values with Pesawise, to provide our customers with best-in-class service levels and straightforward solutions. And a common mission to democratize technology and drive social impact across Africa. With their exceptional team and proven ability to provide relevant value-added services, we believe Pesawise will excel in the fast-moving fintech space.”
Pesawise, a fully regulated and authorised Payment Service Provider, is in good standing with the Central Bank of Kenya, ensuring rigorous compliance and secure handling of merchant funds in trusted Tier-1 banks.
Jamal Khan, Pesawise's CEO said, “We're thrilled to take this next step in our journey with Cross Switch as our technology partner. Their deep knowledge and robust technology solutions will enable us to provide innovative solutions tailored to the needs of emerging markets. Together, we aim to strengthen the digital payments ecosystem in Kenya. We've already secured key wins together—including supporting merchants like Glovo Kenya—through a combination of Cross Switch's expertise and our dedicated local team.”
As it has done in all markets, Cross Switch is committed to delivering advanced payment solutions backed by exceptional fraud prevention, risk management, and efficient reconciliation capabilities, further strengthening its value proposition in an evolving financial landscape.
Businesses interested in simplifying their payment processes are invited to connect directly at https://apo-opa.co/43usg4F to discover how Cross Switch's tailored solutions can drive their growth and operational efficiency.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Cross Switch.
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About Cross Switch:
Cross Switch is a payments technology company founded in 2022, operating across emerging markets, with active operations in South Africa, Morocco, Ivory Coast and across Latin America. It provides flexible, secure and scalable solutions that support both local and cross-border transactions, helping merchants, fintechs and non-profits expand their reach and streamline their operations. Cross Switch is committed to driving financial inclusion and growth through collaboration, robust infrastructure, high service levels and a strong focus on emerging market needs.
About Pesawise:
Pesawise is a licensed payment service provider headquartered in Kenya. Pesawise offers robust, API and Platform-driven solutions for local collections, payouts, and virtual accounts. Trusted by leading enterprises and SMEs (such as Kuehne + Nagel and SeamlessHR), Pesawise is dedicated to reducing transaction costs, easing reconciliation challenges, and enhancing transparency for merchants, individuals, and digital ecosystems. Through deep market expertise, reliable infrastructure, Pesawise is shaping the future of digital commerce across Kenya.