# WaterCAN activist Ferrial Adam says water tankers should remain a short-term solution as large parts of Gauteng face water scarcity, failing infrastructure, and inflated tanker costs. Speaking to SABC News, Adam criticised mismanagement, citing millions spent with little improvement. She warned of water mafia and urged municipalities to be held accountable. She emphasised that […]
# Road running: African Bank, the headline sponsor of the Soweto Marathon, has confirmed winners of the 42.2-kilometre race, each will receive 250-thousand-rand for both male and female winners. The event is set for 29 November at Nasrec, with all prize money and race expenses fully covered. African Bank chief marketing officer, Sbusiso Khumalo emphasised […]
# Zimbabwe’s ruling party, ZANU-PF, has endorsed extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term until 2030. This would allow the 83-year-old leader to remain in power until the age of 88. Adopted at the party’s annual conference in Mutare, the plan directs the Ministry of Justice and Parliament to draft constitutional amendments. Critics, including opposition parties and […]
# The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg will on Friday hand down judgment on the bail appeal of controversial businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. Matlala, who has been in custody since April. He faces charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, money laundering, and defeating the ends of justice. The State opposes bail, citing public […]
# The Airlines Association of Southern Africa has elected Lift Senior Executive, Daniel Rosenzweig as chairperson, with Eswatini Air CEO Captain President Dlamini as deputy chairperson. Both will serve 12 months. Speaking at its 55th Annual General Assembly in Lusaka, Zambia, AASA CEO Aaron Munetsi said the duo will guide the association in advocacy with […]
# EFF leader Julius Malema has criticised Operation Dudula leader, Zandile Dabula, following her live eNCA interview when asked about frontline states. Dabula struggled to respond, shifting the discussion to unrelated topics. Sharing the clip on social media, Malema highlighted her lack of historical knowledge. Operation Dudula, known for opposing undocumented immigration, has faced accusations […]
# South African exports by small and medium-sized enterprises to the US have dropped 46-percent since April. According to shipping platform TUNL’s SME Export Index, the fall follows the revocation of the duty-free waiver and new 30-percent reciprocal tariffs. TUNL CEO Craig Lowman says the changes have hit small exporters pricing them out of the […]
# The ANC and labour federation COSATU are holding a bilateral meeting at COSATU House in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, to strengthen their alliance and discuss workers’ concerns. The ANC is presenting its economic action plan for feedback. COSATU spokesperson, Matthew Parks says talks will focus on improving workers’ rights, service delivery, and job creation. He says […]
# The DA in Gauteng has extended its best wishes to all matric learners as they begin their final examinations. DA Gauteng Education spokesperson, Sergio Isa Dos Santos, commended learners for their resilience amid challenges such as overcrowded classrooms and infrastructure delays. Dos Santos also thanked teachers and parents for their support and urged the […]
