# Soccer: Kaizer Chiefs began their pre-season tour of the Netherlands with a 2-1 loss to Vitesse Arnhem yesterday at RKSV Driel Stadium. Reeve Frosler opened the scoring for Amakhosi in the 37th minute, but an own goal by Dillan Solomons early in the second half levelled the match. Andy Visser netted the winner for […]
# Eastern Cape Cogta MEC, Zolile Williams says the 504-million-rand allocation from national disaster relief funds is insufficient to cover costs to rebuild following June floods. Over 100 lives were lost, homes and infrastructure destroyed, and many displaced. Williams told SABC News that despite the funds being released in phases, no money has been earmarked […]
# Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, is championing digital inclusion as he chairs the World Summit on the Information Society in Geneva, Switzerland. The four-day summit brings together world leaders, tech giants, and civil society to tackle the global digital divide and promote innovation. Malatsi aims to leverage his role to build […]
# Former Miss South Africa and Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Tebow and her husband, American football star Tim Tebow, have welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Daphne Reign. Demi-Leigh says the name honours a beloved family matriarch and reflects her Christian faith. She explains that the name Daphne is inspired by her great-aunt, while […]
# Reigning Miss South Africa, Mia le Roux, has announced her engagement to longtime partner Luke ten Oever. Sharing the news online, they showcased her emerald green ring stating that they chose to enjoy their engagement privately before going public. Ten Oever proposed in a serene natural setting, marking a new chapter for the beauty […]
# AfriForum has blamed president Cyril Ramaphosa and the ANC-led government for failing South Africa, following the US decision to impose a 30-percent tariff on imports starting 1 August. The group accuses government of wasting a 90-day grace period for negotiations and ignoring critical concerns raised by the Trump administration. AfriForum’s Ernst van Zyl says […]
# The University of the Witwatersrand and the University of Edinburgh in the UK have launched a joint South Africa-UK Research Chair in Digital Humanities. Appointed to the role is Wits professor Iginio Gagliardone, who will lead cutting-edge research exploring the intersection of technology, society, and African innovation. The five-year initiative will drive inclusive digital […]
# India’s prime minister Narendra Modi arrives in Namibia today, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister since the country’s 1990 independence. The visit forms part of his five-nation tour and focuses on strengthening cooperation in diamond trade, digital exports, and key minerals like lithium and uranium. Namibia’s High Commissioner to India, Gabriel […]
# The DA in Johannesburg has raised alarm over reports that the Johannesburg Property Company board may have reinstated Helen Botes as CEO without legal or procedural backing. The DA’s Bongani Nkomo calls it a violation of the Municipal Systems Act, citing cadre deployment and governance failure. He says the party is demanding clarity and […]
