# Communications and Digital Technologies minister Solly Malatsi says reliable and affordable connectivity is essential for South Africa’s economic growth. Speaking at the Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking’s ICT 2025 conference in Sandton, Malatsi stressed that connectivity is not a luxury but a matter of dignity, learning, and safety. He urged collaboration between government and […]
# Die Gautrein, in vennootskap met PRASA, gaan laatnagtreine vir ondersteuners instel wat vanaand die Scorpion Kings Live with Friends-konsert by Loftus Versfeld-stadion bywoon. Pendelaars kan met die Gautrein na Pretoria-stasie reis en naatloos oorskakel na PRASA-treine wat direk na die stadion gaan. Retoerdienste sal tussen Hatfield- en Park-stasies bedryf word, uitgesluit Rhodesfield en O.R. […]
# The South African Revenue Service is cracking down on social media influencers, urging them to regularise their tax affairs. This comes amid investigations into undeclared income from online content creation and brand partnerships. With platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok generating significant revenue, SARS is using advanced data analytics to track earnings. Tax experts […]
# Equatorial Guinea’s president Teodoro Obiang Nguema’s nephew Baltasar Ebang Engonga, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for embezzlement. The provincial court of Bioko also imposed a fine of about 3.9-million-rand to the former head of the National Financial Investigation Agency. Engonga gained notoriety last year over a leaked sex tape scandal and […]
# National Police commissioner Fannie Masemola says transnational crime is on the rise, calling for stronger global cooperation through Interpol. Speaking at the Interpol African Regional Conference in Cape Town, Masemola highlighted the need for African nations, starting with SADC, to unite before engaging globally. Delegates stressed targeting drug manufacturers and distributors rather than small […]
# South Africa has joined the continent in observing African Traditional Medicine Awareness Day, in Rustenburg, North West province, highlighting the vital role indigenous practices play in healthcare. Over 80-percent of people globally, especially in developing regions, rely on traditional medicine. National Health spokesperson, Foster Mohale, says the day calls for stronger collaboration to advance […]
# South Korea has passed a law banning mobile phones and digital devices in classrooms nationwide, effective from March next year. The move, supported across Parliament, aims to curb social media’s impact on youth and formalises existing restrictions. Surveys show South Korea is one of the most digitally connected nations, with 99-percent of citizens online […]
# The City of Tshwane has confirmed several road closures around Loftus Versfeld Stadium today for the Scorpion Kings music concert. From noon until 1am, streets including Lynnwood, Kirkness, Walton Jameson, Bond, Park, Arcadia, and surrounding intersections will be affected. Motorists are advised to use Francis Baard, Pretorius, Justice Mahomed, Stanza Bopape, and Jan Shoba […]
# Stratek Global has urged Africa to adopt a tailored approach to its power mix amid South Africa’s growing reliance on renewable energy. Speaking at the Continental Energy and Infrastructure Investment Forum in Sun City, chairperson Kevin Kemm stressed that while nuclear has supported diversification, coal, gas, and oil remain vital. He warned industries like […]
