# Comic Con Africa 2025 kicks off tomorrow at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, promising its biggest celebration yet. For the first time, sign language interpreters will feature on the main stage, enhancing accessibility. The festival showcases genres from animation to sci-fi, with prizes judged by film industry luminaries. Highlights include exclusive Funko Pops, local cosplayers, […]
# RISE Mzansi says Justice minister Mmamoloko Kubayi must appear before Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development to explain delays in the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The party’s Mabine Seabe accuses Kubayi of failing to provide proper oversight to ensure the commission was resourced to begin work on 1 September. He welcomed action […]
# Sasol says a 30-percent US tariff on its chemical exports could impact 1.4-billion-rand in sales. Chief financial officer, Walt Bruns, said mitigation strategies include passing costs to customers or redirecting products to Asia. In addition, CEO Simon Baloyi said most US sales are produced locally, limiting exposure. Despite the tariff, Sasol posted basic earnings […]
# The DA has welcomed Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen’s reforms to combat South Africa’s stock theft crisis. The DA’s Willie Aucamp says stock theft rose to 36-thousand-109 cases in the past year, with over 152-thousand animals stolen, devastating farmers and rural communities. Aucamp says police failures in investigation and prosecution leave criminals unpunished. He commended […]
# The Congress of South African Trade Unions has applauded Finance minister Enoch Godongwana for taking over the troubled Government Pensions Administration Agency. This follows reports the agency signed a nearly one-billion-rand lease for a building it cannot access. Godongwana has seconded Treasury’s Stadi Mngomezulu as acting CEO while the agency’s head, Kedibone Madiehe, is […]
# Bakwena N1-N4 has announced upcoming rehabilitation and maintenance projects along its route, reinforcing road safety and efficiency. Current works include a 1.33-billion-rand N4 expansion in Rustenburg. New projects include a 276-million-rand upgrade on the N1 from Proefplaas to Pumulani, starting in October, and a 324-million-rand rehabilitation of the N4 from Zeerust to the Botswana […]
# Electricity and Energy deputy minister Samantha Graham-Maré has urged public and private entities to help recruit 500 unemployed graduates for training as Energy Performance Certificate practitioners. Since its 2020 launch, seven-thousand-411 buildings have registered and three-thousand-986 certificates were issued. Gauteng leads with one-thousand-740, followed by the Western Cape with one-thousand-593. Graham-Maré says the EPC […]
# Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital’s Emergency Department is undergoing major renovations until July 2026. Gauteng Health Department spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba says during this period, emergency services will temporarily operate from the Paediatric Out-Patients Department. Space will be limited, with only one caregiver per child and one assistant per elderly patient permitted. He calls […]
# The Democratic Republic of Congo’s military prosecutor is seeking the death penalty for former president Joseph Kabila. He is being tried in absentia on charges of war crimes, treason, and backing the M23 rebels. Allegations include murder, torture, rape, and plotting against president Félix Tshisekedi’s government. Kabila, living abroad since 2023, denies the charges. […]
