# Three people have died in a head-on collision between a light delivery vehicle and a sedan on the R23 Road between Val and Balfour today. The crash occurred around 12:30pm and both vehicles caught fire, leaving one woman and two men burnt beyond recognition. Mpumalanga safety spokesperson Moeti Mmusi says emergency services are on […]
# A six-year-old male elephant seal spotted wandering the streets of Gordon’s Bay in Cape Town early this morning has been sedated and is expected to be moved to an undisclosed location. The visibly fatigued seal was seen nearly a kilometre from the shore, even resting on a parked car. Officials from the Cape of […]
# The UN Economic Commission for Africa is calling for reforms to sovereign credit rating systems that unfairly limit African nations’ access to affordable capital. Speaking in Cape Town, the commission’s Zuzana Schwidrowski criticised outdated, biased methodologies that ignore Africa’s reforms and resilience. With only two African countries rated investment-grade, she urged stronger local credit […]
# Cosatu has presented its views on the One Stop Border Post Bill to Parliament, supporting its aim to streamline border movement but raising key concerns. Cosatu spokesperson Matthew Parks says while efficient borders can boost jobs and trade, the federation warns the bill lacks proper enforcement mechanisms. He calls for clear roles for SARS, […]
# Ghana has temporarily closed its US embassy in Washington, DC, after an alleged visa scam was uncovered. Foreign minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the closure follows damning audit findings. A staff member and collaborators reportedly redirected visa applicants to a private firm, charging unapproved fees and pocketing the funds. All local staff have been […]
# The City of Tshwane has confirmed that it is in the final phase of restoring the Zwartkop Substation after last week’s fire. Technicians have connected the cable end box to the main transformer, with 95-percent of testing complete. Spokesperson Lindela Mashigo says the final task is linking communication with the Kwagga Infeed Substation:
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the release of the 2024/2025 Construction Book, detailing 250 fully funded projects worth over 238-billion-rand. This marks a record public investment in roads, energy, water, and logistics signaling renewed focus after years of decline. The president says for the first time, the book includes social infrastructure projects overseen by […]
# Award-winning actor Presley Chweneyagae has passed away at the age of 40. The news was confirmed this morning, but details remain unknown. Chweneyagae rose to global fame for his role in the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi. Born in Mahikeng, North West, in 1984, he also starred in The River, iNumber Number, and State of Violence. […]
# Trade, Industry and Competition minister Parks Tau has called on South Africa to shift focus to new export markets, especially across Africa. Speaking at AECI’s Centenary Legacy book launch, Tau stressed the importance of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement for boosting industrial growth. He said South Africa must enhance manufacturing, attract investment, and […]
