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To download a soundbite of Parliament Spokesperson, Mr. Moloto Mothapo, click on this link: https://iono.fm/e/1568545 Parliament, Sunday, 22 June 2025 – This week’s parliamentary programme will feature, among other key items, a media briefing of the chairpersons of the Social Services Cluster of oversight committees of Parliament, consideration of the Appropriation Bill by the National Assembly …

Sizekhaya Holdings, which landed the lucrative licence to operate South Africa’s national lottery for eight years, has links to Deputy President Paul Mashatile.  Among Sizekhaya’s shareholders is Bellamont Gaming, a company co-owned and co-directed by Khumo Bogatsu – Mashatile’s sister-in-law – and Moses Tembe, the KwaZulu-Natal businessman who chairs Sizekhaya – and seems close to …

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Ronald Lamola, MP, on Sunday concluded a High-Level Diplomatic Mission to Lusaka, Republic of Zambia, as Presidential Special Envoy. Minister Lamola was received by His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema, to whom he conveyed President Ramaphosa’s profound condolences on behalf of the …

Who has captained South Africa in Test cricket? What are their records? Test captains for South Africa since 1992 JOIN our Whatsapp channel for more SA cricket news Player | Period Tests as captain  Won | Lost Keshav Maharaj | 2025 0 0 | 0 Temba Bavuma | 2023-25 10 9 | 0 Neil Brand …

Malcolm Libera  ·22 Jun 2025 Nedbank has highlighted five great countries South Africans can travel to in 2025, where the rand is stronger.  South Africa’s rand has recently shown notable resilience, supported by a combination of global and domestic factors. The rand has capitalised on the weaker US dollar due to trade‑policy uncertainty, mixed growth …

President Cyril Ramaphosa was always seen as the great negotiator, the man who could build bridges and find middle ground, however, leading South Africa’s new Government of National Unity (GNU) may be his most complex challenge yet. With a cabinet made up of ideological rivals, political heavyweights, and growing public frustration, the task of governing …

President Cyril Ramaphosa and the South African government have noted with a great deal of anxiety the entry by the United States of America into the Israel-Iran war. It was South Africa’s sincerest hope that President Donald Trump would use his influence and that of the US government to prevail on the parties to pursue …

At least on paper, when the 1996 Constitution was adopted, South Africa formally became a federal state.  Power was no longer supposed to flow only from the top down. Provinces and municipalities were granted original constitutional authority, and the principle of cooperative government was introduced to enable a decentralised and responsive system.  But in practice, …

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced his second in line, Paul Mashatile, as the country’s ninth deputy president. Mashatile also serves as the deputy president of the ANC. He defeated Ramaphosa’s close allies, Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane and Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola, at the Nasrec elective conference in December to possibly ascend …

President Ramaphosa notes with a great deal of anxiety the entry by the US into the war South Africa urges dialogue to end Israel-Iran conflict Sunday, 22 June 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa and the South African government have noted with a great deal of anxiety the entry by the United States of America into the …

With the St. Pietersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) remaining as one of the foremost platforms for global dialogue on economic cooperation and inclusive growth, South Africa supports the increasing inclusion of voices from the Global South at the forum. “The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum has evolved over the years from a primarily Russian and …

A secretive church known as the Two by Twos, also referred to as the 2x2s, has been rocked by widespread allegations of child sexual assault taking place globally over decades. A secretive fundamentalist Christian sect — widely known as the Two by Twos (2x2s), but also as the No-Name Church, The Truth, or The Way …

ROUND TWO WRAP: The Falcons registered their second successive victory in the First Division when they defeated the Leopards 50-24 in Kempton Park on Saturday afternoon, meaning that, after two rounds, the East Randers are the only unbeaten side left in the competition. ADVERTISEMENT On Friday, Border lost their home clash 29-33 to the SWD …

A whistleblower stated that she has submitted documented evidence of tender rigging but her efforts are being ignored. Fresh accusations of mismanagement have been made against Minister of Higher Education and Training Nobuhle Nkabane. The minister was this week accused of ignoring claims of corruption at the Construction Education and Training Authority (Ceta), despite documented …

Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema says his party firmly supports Iran, who he says has the right to defend itself against what he says was Western Imperialism. His comments come amidst the United States attack on Iran’s main nuclear sites this morning, after more than a week of Israeli air strikes on Iran. Malema …

JOHANNESBURG – The South African government has expressed concern over the United States (US) military involvement in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. President Cyril Ramaphosa says he had hoped the US, particularly under President Donald Trump, would use its influence to promote dialogue between the warring nations. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says South …

We are halfway through 2025, and if you were to ask any cattle farmer in South Africa, how has the year been? They will likely tell you that this has been a financially challenging year for the industry. But at the start, the outlook looked promising. We thought the industry would continue its recovery from …

The FIH Nations Cup 2 came to a close in disappointing fashion for the South African Women, who were edged by Malaysia in a shootout after a 1-1 draw in the 7th-place playoff. Having beaten the same opponents earlier in the tournament, the result was a bitter pill to swallow for the African champions. South …

Home Affairs has been given 30 days to issue a critical skills work visa to a British professional after two years of waiting and being previously ordered by the Pretoria High Court to issue the visa “forthwith”. The same court found the Minister of Home Affairs and the department’s director general in contempt for failing …

Amid escalating violence in Gaza, rising tensions in Iran, and a polarised world, South Africa has taken a bold stand in the global political arena by taking Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The country’s government has filed a case against Israel, challenging its military actions and treatment of Palestinians. This move has …

Two things have become apparent while researching this depressing and sadly not-so-shocking Two by Twos church scandal. It is neither the scope nor how long it has been allowed to continue and been covered up, nor the lifelong scars this has left on thousands upon thousands of victims and survivors. These are a special class …

According to these people, my decision not to vote meant that I was part of the problem. I have always been conflicted about voting and participating in politics in a way that would not cause a moral conflict. By choosing to be affiliated with a particular political formation, this often landed me in a moral …

Malcolm Libera  ·22 Jun 2025 South Africa’s recently approved National Labour Migration Policy (NLMP) White Paper and Employment Services Amendment Bill (ESAB) have raised concerns that the country may be shooting itself in the foot. Experts have warned that the legislation,  designed to limit the employment of foreign nationals, may not only harm foreign workers …

The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has condemned what it calls a “reckless and dishonest attack” by Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) on the recent Transnet wage agreement, saying business elites are attempting to scapegoat workers for deep-rooted failures within the state-owned logistics company. FEDUSA was responding to BLSA chairperson Busisiwe Mavuso’s comments …