# US president Donald Trump has reportedly barred US agencies from participating in the G20 summit in South Africa. According to Washington Post, the White House’s National Security Council ordered the suspension, citing alleged white genocide and land expropriation laws. Trump and secretary of State Marco Rubio have threatened to boycott the summit, placing pressure […]
# Financial advisors are warning against early pension withdrawals as the second wave of the two-pot system kicked off in March. While some are dipping in again or withdrawing for the first time, experts say this could have severe long-term consequences. Speaking to the SABC, National Debt advisor, Samantha Moyana, urged people to only access […]
# The City of Johannesburg has cleared one million kilograms of trash from the CBD in four months. The clean-up forms part of mayor Dada Morero’s Reimagining Joburg campaign. Since January, Pikitup, through weekly clean-up, has targeted hotspots like Marshalltown, conducting street sweeping and clearing skip bins. City officials confirmed that the broader Johannesburg region […]
# South Africa has been ranked among the top three countries for British expats to move to in 2025. According to UK-based relocation firm U.K.ABROAD, the country’s affordability, warm climate, English-speaking environment, and quality of life are major drawcards. Australia tops the list followed by Canada and South Africa in third. New Zealand and the […]
# ANC and DA councillors are trading blame over the increase in informal settlements in Tshwane. The number of informal settlements has risen from 220 in 2019 to over 500. Both parties are accusing each other of poor governance, with ANC’s Joel Masilela saying the DA-led administration failed to curb land invasions during its term. […]
# The shipping sector is setting sail for a low-emissions future following the approval of the International Maritime Organisation’s Net-Zero Framework. The framework sets targets to cut emissions by at least 20-percent by 2030 and 70-percent by 2040, striving for net-zero by 2050. Key measures include a global fuel standard and a pricing mechanism for […]
# Plastics recycling organisation Polyco has partnered with non-profit RLabs to boost South Africa’s green economy by supporting micro-recycling businesses. Backed by 500-thousand-rand, the partnership will provide essential recycling infrastructure. RLabs, active in 24 countries, empowers communities through skills training and waste entrepreneurship. Polyco’s, Lisl Doherty, says this collaboration will unlock opportunities in the recycling […]
# Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens in Cape Town have made the New York Times’ list of the Top 10 Gardens in the World. Set against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, the gardens showcase South Africa’s unique flora, including the fynbos biome and ancient cycads. The garden is ranked ninth, just behind The High Line in […]
# Road Traffic Management Corporation CEO Advocate Makhosini Msibi says bribery of officers by drivers is rising, especially among those arrested for drunk driving. Briefing Parliament, he warned that the belief drivers can buy their way out is fuelling this trend. Msibi said pedestrian behaviour, speeding, and drunk driving remain key causes of road deaths, […]
