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Strong revenue growth of £6m generating £73.9m, Scottish Rugby’s highest ever income (£67.8m in 2022/23) over a 13-month accounting period. (Like-for-like revenue over 12-months of £72.9m) Professional rugby, hospitality and commercial income all contribute to revenue strength, including from record-breaking Taylor Swift concerts at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Like-for-like losses over 12-months to 31 May 2024 …
Dear Editor The water crisis in Matjhabeng has reached unprecedented levels, now violating residents’ basic human rights and exposing the municipality to a massive fire risk. Despite the Democratic Alliance’s ongoing legal efforts, yet another critical issue has now arrived: the severe lack of water cripples the fire department’s ability to extinguish fires, as fire …
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises motorists of temporary fast lane closures in both directions (eastbound and westbound) on the N2, Section 15, near Fort Jackson in the Eastern Cape. These closures will take place over two consecutive weekends to allow Eskom to install new overhead transmission power lines. Closure Schedule …
Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi has returned to number one in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings after playing a vital role in his team’s impressive 2-1 series victory over Australia, a first in the country since 2002. His notable returns of three for 26 and three for 32 in the second and third matches saw …
Dear Editor The town of Komani is facing a “man-made” Day Zero crisis due to the inability of the inept Chris Hani District Municipality (CHDM) to timeously repair a massive leak in the main water pipeline from the Waterdown Dam. Komani is situated in the Enoch Mgijima Municipality, but the CHDM is responsible for the …
The Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, is pleased with the increase in employment in the infrastructure sector, as reported in the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the third quarter (Q3) of 2024. The industry that contributed the most to job creation in the Western Cape in Q3 was construction, which saw …
Dear Editor At a question session in Parliament today, the leader of Jacob Zuma’s MK Party, John Hlophe MP, disgracefully abused Parliament to do the Guptas bidding trying to undermine the legal process to have them extradited to South Africa. Hlophe attempted to use Parliament today to find and expose flaws in the Guptas extradition …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) has noted the response from Health MEC, Ntandokazi Capa, and would like to reaffirm our commitment to the well-being of patients at Frontier Hospital and the importance of safeguarding lives through reliable power infrastructure. We are deeply concerned about the ongoing disruptions at Frontier Hospital. This morning’s information relating …
Yesterday’s release of the Quarter 3 2024 Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) shows that more people are finding a job in the Western Cape than any other province in South Africa. The Western Cape continues to be a frontrunner in job creation, with 75 000 jobs created between Q2 and Q3 in 2024. The Western …
Dear Editor Today’s release by Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for Q3:24 attests to our foremost commitment to South Africans: sustainable, inclusive economic growth and meaningful job creation. From the previous quarter, our unemployment rate decreased marginally by 1.4% from 33.5% to 32.1%, with the Western Cape now below …
JAC Motors set a new record in Chinese bakkie exports in September, shipping 7,054 units to over 130 markets. Sales data for the first three quarters of 2024 show that JAC Motors exported 47,600 units globally, marking a 13.7% year-on-year increase. The company now ranks first among domestic automobile brands, representing over 20% of all …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the arrest of South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan, who has been charged with fraud after allegedly misappropriating R1.3 million of the association’s funds for his personal benefit. Jordaan, along with SAFA Chief Financial Officer Gronie Hluyo, has been treating the association’s finances as their personal …
Johannesburg is facing a severe water crisis that demands immediate and sustained action from authorities, businesses and residents. The recent water crisis meeting between the Ministry of Water and Sanitation, the Gauteng Premier, Rand Water and the City of Johannesburg (see the joint statement here) was a critical step, bringing together key stakeholders from the …
Senior men’s head coach Warren Gatland has named the Wales team to face Australia in the second match of the 2024 Autumn Nations Series at Principality Stadium on Sunday 17 November (KO 16.10h GMT, live on TNT Sports and S4C). There are four changes to the starting XV from last weekend’s match against Fiji. James …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) demands that the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) overturns its unacceptable decision to snub the people of the Northern Cape in its schedule of Public Hearings on Eskom’s outrageous 40% tariff hike request. NERSA’s published schedule snubs the Northern Cape, and excludes the people of the Northern …
Newly appointed Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote is excited about his new challenge and ready to roll up sleeves in preparation of laying the groundwork for what promises to be a busy season for the SA Under-20’s next year. Foote and his fellow coaches, Lumumba Currie and Melusi Mthethwa, whose appointment was confirmed two weeks …
Ten years on, Black Friday’s popularity in South Africa has grown but it’s evolving. After a dip in mall traffic during the pandemic, 2023 saw a strong comeback. Data from Standard Bank and Liberty Two Degrees (L2D) shows record foot traffic and a surge in online purchases. Originally a post-Thanksgiving shopping event in the US, …
The speech below was delivered in parliament today by Stephen Moore MP – DA Deputy Spokesperson on Water and Sanitation in response to a statement by the Minister of Water & Sanitation on water security in the country: Honourable Speaker, Thank you, Honourable Speaker. Public health surgeries cancelled. Hospitals struggling to maintain basic hygiene. Human …
Chery Global is celebrating a significant production milestone: one million Tiggo 7’s have been exported globally, underscoring the automaker’s commitment to international markets. “Achieving this milestone is a testament to Chery’s unwavering commitment to global markets such as South Africa,” said Jay Jay Botes, General Manager for Chery South Africa. “This achievement not only reflects …
Investing in the stock market can be a powerful tool for growing wealth. However, as Sebastian Pillay, Head of Share Investing at FNB, highlights, it’s essential to approach the stock market with knowledge and level headedness to avoid common pitfalls and make the most of your investments and time horizon. He offers some tips to …
Dear Editor. Two patients at Frontier Hospital have tragically lost their lives due to continued electricity outages that have severely disrupted operations and compromised patient safety. Over the past weekend, a generator malfunction forced critical patients on life support systems to be moved, with some placed on oxygen cylinders. Despite the best efforts of medical …
A bumper women’s rugby season kicks off unusually early in January next year as all eyes turn towards the Rugby World Cup in England in August and September. The Bulls Daisies begin the defence of their Women’s Premier Division crown at the end of the first month of 2025 as SA Rugby adjusted the calendar …
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has today announced the ICC Players of the Month for October 2024 as New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr and Pakistan’s Noman Ali. All-rounder Kerr was instrumental in her side’s surge to victory at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE last month, while Noman was equally pivotal to his …
Scotland internationalist Matt Scott is set to become Edinburgh Rugby’s 43rd centurion when he makes his 100th appearance for the club tomorrow afternoon against the Ospreys at Dunraven Brewery Field (Saturday 26 October, kick-off 3pm) – live on Premier Sports. The inside-centre reaches the milestone in a third stint for his boyhood club, having returned …