# The 2025 Siyabakhumbula Awards will posthumously recognise a remarkable group of icons whose contributions shaped South Africa’s cultural, sporting, and social landscape. This honourees include poet and writer, Don Mattera, four-time world boxing champion, Jacob “Baby Jake” Matlala, Jazz singer Gloria Bosman, and filmmaker Junald Ahmed. The awards, now in their 15th year, honour those who made remarkable contributions during their lifetimes and have […]
# Action Society has submitted formal letters of complaint to the South African National Forensic Oversight and Ethics Board and the Station Commander of Mitchells Plain Police in Cape Town. This is in relation to the case of 89-year-old Ellen Malan, who was murdered in her Tafelsig home in September last year. Action Society’s Kaylynn […]
# Nationwide Shanela operations resulted in the arrest of 17-thousand-247 suspects for various criminal offences over the past week. Among the arrests are 155 suspects for attempted murder and 335 suspects for rape, while 53 stolen and hijacked vehicles were recovered. Police spokesperson, Amanda van Wyk, says firearms continue to be the weapon of choice […]
# The Free Market Foundation says South Africa’s prosperity depends on openness, trade, and the rule of law. This comes as government is still negotiating with the US on a trade agreement. The foundation says the reforms requested by America, respecting property rights, ending racially divisive regulations, and confronting hate speech, are measures fully consistent […]
# The Public Servants Association praised the Department of Social Development’s Integrated Registration Outreach Programme in Delmas, Mpumalanga, benefiting over 18-thousand social grant recipients. While the initiative brings essential services closer to communities, the PSA’s Phumzile Zulu urges sustainable job creation, permanent social workers, and infrastructure investment to address poverty and unemployment. Zulu says supporting […]
# The South African National Taxi Council in Limpopo says it is cooperating with authorities and will review safety measures to prevent future tragedies. This comes after 12 people died in a collision involving a minibus taxi and two trucks on the R81 near Ga-Sekgopo, Mooketsi, on Sunday. SANTACO’s Sipho Phillemon Maloma says their thoughts […]
# The Pura Beverage Company, a UK-SA-based innovator in natural, low-sugar drinks, has secured a 260-million-rand investment from a leading global investment firm. The company’s Greig Jansen says the investment will be leveraged to accelerate Pura Soda’s market penetration, brand building and marketing across the globe. He says they anticipated global health and wellness trends within […]
# A young filmmaker from Krugersdorp, Gauteng, Koketso Mlongo, has turned a childhood passion into a growing career. He has founded Universal Dreamers Production, volunteered on sets, and attended workshops to refine his skills. Known for his storytelling and cinematography, he has scripted, directed, and produced several short films. Mlongo says he has a deep […]
# Environmental groups, including Green Connection, will protest outside the Cape Town International Convention Centre during Africa Energy Week 2025, which gets underway today. The event unites African energy leaders for four days of intense dialogue on the future of the African energy industry. Green Connection’s Lisa Makaula says they are calling for investments in […]
