# Investigations into the fatal Ormonde building collapse in Johannesburg have found that beams and columns supporting the affected slabs were not strong enough for additional construction loads. Nine workers died and six were injured when part of the second floor collapsed earlier this year. Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson says investigators raised […]
# South Africa’s major mobile network operators have until 15 January 2027 to make digital content from thousands of qualifying public-benefit organisations data-free. The obligation forms part of the conditions attached to the 2022 spectrum auction. The DG Murray Trust says only a small number of organisations have so far been zero-rated, despite thousands potentially […]
# National Coloured Congress leader and suspended MP, Fadiel Adams, has been taken through the verification of documents he claims were slipped under his office door. He told the Madlanga commission some documents appeared to be in his handwriting but were not part of the original file. He also questioned whether the bundle contained more […]
# Asset management company Westbrooke has invested more than 750-million rand in three South African founder-led and family-owned businesses. The investments span an equipment rental company, a family-owned distributor and retailer, and a Western Cape industrial property investment group. Westbrooke says the partnerships will support organic and acquisitive growth while allowing founders and management teams […]
# The Construction Industry Development Board has honoured women-owned construction companies, academics, mentors and industry leaders at its annual Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction Awards in Johannesburg. Public Works minister Dean McPherson says the government remains committed to expanding opportunities for women, with award entries doubling to 160. He also reaffirmed a 300-million-rand […]
# Higher Education and Training deputy minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube is leading the launch of Higher Health’s first Comfort Room at Ekurhuleni East TVET College’s Springs Campus. The initiative, run by the non-profit organisation Higher Health, will provide students with a safe, accessible space for mental health support, gender-based violence, HIV services, discrimination concerns and other […]
# Soccer: Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi scored an emotional goal for American club Inter Miami in a two-all draw against Philadelphia Union, his first since the death of his father, Jorge, earlier this month. The captain pointed to the sky after curling home in the 26th minute. It was the 922nd goal of his career […]
# Former Knysna mayor and current ward councillor, Aubrey Tsengwa, has been shot dead in Joodse Kamp. Western Cape police say the 48-year-old was attacked in his vehicle on Ngxalo Street. Three passengers were also wounded, with one taken to hospital. The attacker fled on foot and no arrests have been made. Tsengwa served as […]
# The two cases against suspended Organised Crime Unit officer, Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, have been consolidated and postponed to 15 September in the Pretoria Regional Court for disclosure of the dockets. Nkosi faces charges including fraud, theft and defeating the ends of justice. The National Prosecuting Authority secured a centralisation certificate to merge the matters. […]
