# Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says South Africa’s tourism sector continues to grow despite ongoing immigration protests. De Lille says the country welcomed more than 4.7-million visitors between January and May, a 12.8-percent increase compared to the same period last year. Visitor numbers from the African continent also rose by six-percent in May. De […]
# The DA is calling for a national investigation into alleged failures by government departments to report and prosecute child rape cases. DA’s Angel Khanyile says evidence submitted to the South African Human Rights Commission points to poor compliance with mandatory reporting laws, weak investigations and poor coordination between departments. She warns that these failures […]
# City Power General Manager Qhakazile Mathebula has been named among the 2026 AOW Energy Top 50 Pan-African Female Leaders. The award recognises women advancing innovation, energy security and sustainable development across Africa. City Power says her leadership in energy planning and innovation supports the utility’s transformation agenda. Mathebula says the recognition reflects the growing […]
# Soccer: German coach Ernst Middendorp has urged South African governing body SAFA not to retain Hugo Broos in another role within the Bafana Bafana technical team after he stepped down as head coach. He says any new coach should be given full authority and independence to build the team without the influence of a […]
# Sports, Arts and Culture minister Gayton McKenzie has urged young South Africans to speak out about their challenges following the deaths of Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams and rugby player Luqobo Makwedini. Adams was found dead in Cape Town, while Makwedini died after collapsing during training with French club Béziers. McKenzie told SABC News […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa is attending the 110th Commemoration of the Battle of Delville Wood at the South African Memorial in Longueval, France. The ceremony honours the bravery and sacrifice of South African soldiers who fought during the First World War. The event included remembrance proceedings and a wreath-laying ceremony to pay tribute to those […]
#The ANC Youth League has reiterated calls for full and independent investigation by the Public Protector’s office over allegations involving Resolve Communications. It is claimed that former DA leader, Tony Leon, used his political influence with DA cabinet ministers to benefit private business clients. The League’s president, Collen Malatji, called for accountability and the protection […]
# Soccer: FIFA and thousands of football fans have paid tribute to South African midfielder Jayden Adams following his sudden death at the age of 25. Moments of silence were held before World Cup quarter-final matches involving England, Norway, Argentina and Switzerland. Adams, who played for Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana, recently represented South Africa […]
# Road running: The 100th edition of the Comrades Marathon in 2027 is under threat after KwaZulu-Natal Athletics warned it could block the race over a sanctioning dispute with the Comrades Marathon Association. The provincial body has reportedly issued a cease-and-desist letter, arguing the event has not been properly sanctioned. However, the Comrades Marathon Association […]
