# South Africa’s public broadcaster, the SABC, has confirmed that there will be no changes to the Afrikaans TV news bulletin schedule this month. In a recent statement, the broadcaster emphasised that the news will continue to air in its current weekday and weekend time slots. This reassurance follows a series of schedule changes including […]
# The City of Tshwane has achieved 98-percent of its 2024/25 revenue target, collecting 40.5-billion-rand out of 41.3-billion-rand. In a statement, deputy mayor of Tshwane and mayoral committee member for Finance, Eugene Modise, says June marked a record-breaking month, with 106-percent of the monthly goal reached. The City credits the success to its Incentive and […]
# The National Treasury has cautioned that changing the South African Reserve Bank’s ownership could alarm investors and threaten property rights. Treasury’s Chris Axelson told lawmakers in Cape Town that the move could harm investment, growth, and carry major cost implications. Parliament’s finance committee is reviewing a bill to make the state the sole shareholder […]
# Eskom is warning South Africans with grid-tied solar systems to register with the Small-Scale Embedded Generation programme by March 2026 or face disconnection and penalties. Speaking to the Daily Investor, energy expert Vally Padayachee confirmed that Eskom plans a surcharge, even for registered solar users, to cover grid maintenance. Padayachee also said that Eskom […]
# The South African Students Federation has written to Parliament’s Higher Education Portfolio Committee, demanding action over minister Nobuhle Nkabane’s silence on critical student issues. The federation’s president, Keamogetswe Masike, says repeated attempts to engage the minister have been ignored, sparking outrage. Concerns include the National Student Financial Aid Scheme board appointments, expired South African […]
# KwaZulu-Natal Grade 10 learner Duncan van Niekerk is serving up more than just aces as he embarks on a five-day tournament to raise awareness and funds against gender-based violence. From 8 to 13 July, Duncan will play for Angels’ Care, a Howick-based charity supporting survivors of gender-based violence. Duncan says he was inspired following […]
# Discovery Insure has launched a nationwide campaign called Drive Now, Text Later, urging South Africans to stop texting while driving. CEO Robert Attwell says it’s more than a Discovery initiative, it’s a national movement for road safety. Speaking on Good Things with Brent Lindeque, Attwell highlighted that distracted driving is one of South Africa’s […]
# CapeNature’s 2025 State of Conservation Report shows major strides in biodiversity protection across the Western Cape. Over 13-thousand hectares were added to the province’s conservation estate, bringing the total to more than one-million hectares. The report highlights the impact of climate change, the need for resilience, and the vital role of partnerships with landowners […]
# Cape Town’s first blind tourist guide, Winston Fani, is championing inclusive tourism through his company, Out of Sight Tours. Fani led Dinner in the Dark at the One-and-Only Cape Town luxury hotel, hosted in partnership with Cape Town Tourism. The guests including mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, dined in total darkness to experience the world without […]
