# The City of Cape Town has recruited over 700 newly graduated Metro Police officers in crime fighting efforts across 93 wards. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says each ward will receive dedicated officers to strengthen neighbourhood policing and build closer ties with SAPS and community watch groups. He told SABC News the initiative marks a major […]
# US retail giant, Walmart, plans to open its first branded stores in South Africa. The move follows its Growth Summit, which recruited Africa-based suppliers. Massmart CEO Miles van Rensburg says Walmart aims to deliver everyday low prices while supporting local suppliers. Van Rensburg says the launch will boost jobs, and digital shopping experiences. He […]
# ActionSA has slammed the Government of National Unity for failing to deliver solutions to South Africa’s unemployment and sluggish economy. Growth dropped to 0.8-percent in the second quarter of 2025, far below Treasury’s 1.9-percent projection. ActionSA’s Matthew George says thousands of jobs are being lost in manufacturing and automotive sectors, while illicit trade drains […]
# The Money Summit at Sandton Convention Centre has brought together finance and investment leaders to assess South Africa’s economic outlook, investment potential, and the future of finance and accounting. Discussions focus on global and local economic risks, geopolitics, slow economic growth, and structural challenges. Government strategies such as Operation Vulindlela alongside efforts to reduce […]
# Soccer: Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has described the crucial qualifier encounter against South Africa for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a big game. Chelle said the focus is solely on the match despite the ongoing yellow card controversy surrounding Bafana Bafana, stating that any disciplinary issues are for FIFA to resolve. He insists […]
# Netball: Baby Proteas head coach Precious Mthembu says her 15-player squad is prepared for the upcoming Under-21 Youth World Cup in Gibraltar from the 19th to the 25th of this month. South Africa will face Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Malawi, and Fiji in Pool D, kicking off against Barbados on the 20th. The team […]
# South African National Parks has held engagements with cultural and religious groups on the use of caves in Table Mountain National Park. The talks aim to balance spiritual practices with conservation, ensuring fragile cave ecosystems are protected while remaining accessible. Stakeholders emphasised inclusive participation and collaboration to tackle issues like littering and fires. SANParks […]
# International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day is raising awareness about the dangers of drinking during pregnancy. Alcohol consumed by mothers passes directly to the fetus, causing irreversible physical, intellectual, and behavioral harm. Experts stress that this disorder, including Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, is entirely preventable by avoiding alcohol throughout pregnancy. Healthcare professionals urge complete abstinence […]
# Gauteng Economic Planning and Development deputy director-general Bulumko Nelana says the Second Annual Embassies Business Fair and Conference at the CSIR Convention Centre in Pretoria is focused on building powerful networks across borders. Held under the theme ‘Direct Business Exchange amongst Embassies‘, the event gathers over one-thousand-500 delegates, 120 exhibitors, and 40 embassies. He […]
