# A new submarine cable project linking Europe to Africa has been launched following the signing of a memorandum of understanding by various companies including Orange Group and Sonatel. The ‘Via Africa‘ submarine cable project, aims at improving digital connectivity between Europe and Africa. The subsea cable system will link Europe to South Africa along […]
# Soccer: Kaizer Chiefs have urged supporters to rally behind their newly launched Kaizer Chiefs Ladies FC ahead of their first official match on Sunday against Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies FC at Tsakane Stadium. The Glamour Girls coach Unathi Mabena says as they begin their 2026 Gauteng League campaign against rivals, Banyana ba Style, excitement and […]
# Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga says South Africa faces a major challenge in absorbing educated young people into the economy. This comes as the country commemorated the 50th anniversary of 1976 Youth Uprising in Soweto. The year-long campaign honors the sacrifices of the students who shaped […]
# The Africa CEO Forum has officially opened in Kigali, Rwanda, bringing together business leaders, investors and heads of state to discuss Africa’s economic growth and competitiveness. More than two-thousand-800 delegates from over 90 countries are attending the forum, themed The Scale Imperative: Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership. Rwandan president Paul Kagame has urged […]
# Hawks official, Nkoana Sebola, told the Madlanga Commission that suspect warrant officer Marumo Magane, linked to the Aeroton drug bust in Gauteng, called a senior officer during his arrest at the scene. Sebola said the caller identified himself as a brigadier Shibiri who requested an amicable solution. Sebola testified that he rejected any discussion […]
# The Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa and other civil society organisations have called for the extension of today’s deadline for public comment on the Whistleblower Bill. The organisation’s Roshnee Narrandes criticised the drafted bill, warning it still fails to adequately protect whistleblowers from victimisation. Narrandes says disciplinary action is often used as retaliation […]
# Hawks Lieutenant-Colonel Nkoana Sebola has told the Madlanga commission officers improperly handled suspected drug evidence during the Aeroton drug bust operation in Gauteng. Sebola says the bags should never have been removed from the container or loaded into the back of a bakkie, as this compromised the integrity of the investigation. He says there […]
# The High Court in Pietermaritzburg has dismissed fresh attempts by former president Jacob Zuma and French arms company, Thales, to delay the long-running multi-billion-rand arms deal corruption trial. The trial has been delayed for over 20-years. Judge Nkosinathi Chili ruled the case must proceed, rejecting further appeal applications and what prosecutors describe as Stalingrad […]
# The African Transformation Movement has welcomed the establishment of Parliament’s impeachment committee on president Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm matter. It warns against political interference stating that the real test will be whether the committee acts with integrity and impartiality. ATM accused Parliament of previously shielding Ramaphosa regarding the theft of approximately ten-million-rand at […]
