# The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency interim board will be chaired by former Tourism deputy minister, Fish Mahlalela. MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, Jesta Sidell, says the agency faces allegations of corruption, maladministration and nepotism. Sidell says Mahlalela’s national and provincial experience will help stabilise the entity and restore Mpumalanga’s tourism industry as […]
# Nelson Mandela’s grandson, Mandla Mandela, is leading South Africa’s delegation in the Global Sumud Flotilla, the largest civilian maritime mission challenging Israel’s blockade of Gaza. The fleet, launched from Barcelona in Spain with 50 vessels from 44 nations, carries food, medical supplies, and baby formula. International figures like Swedish political activist Greta Thunberg and […]
# The South African Post Office has requested an additional 3.8-billion-rand to finalise its business rescue plan. Over four-thousand-300 workers have already been retrenched and 360 branches closed. Business rescue practitioners have warned that the postal service may not complete its turnaround, which focuses on IT modernisation and digital expansion, without the funds. The practitioners […]
# AfriForum and the Southern Africa Agri Initiative will tomorrow announce their international strategy against the ‘Kill the Boer’ chant in Centurion. AfriForum’s Kallie Kriel and Ernst van Zyl, alongside Saai’s Theo de Jager, will release a charge sheet dubbed the ‘Malema Dossier’ against EFF leader Julius Malema. The dossier, compiled by AfriForum’s Research and […]
# The Parliament Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, together with the Southern African Liaison Office, are hosting a colloquium on South Africa’s readiness for the G20 Summit. The session will provide a platform to engage stakeholders on expectations for South Africa’s upcoming G20 Presidency. Discussions include the roles of engagement groups such as […]
# The Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to two Lesedi Secondary School learners accused of premeditated murder. Grade 12 learner Mlehalinye Montasi was granted six-thousand-rand bail, while Grade 10 learner Kgotlhello Mathabathe received three-thousand-rand bail. They allegedly stabbed fellow learner Lethabo Mokonyane on 17 June after an altercation. The National Prosecuting Authority says despite […]
# Communications and Technologies minister Solly Malatsi has raised concern over the rise of artificial intelligence-generated content. Addressing the Media 20 Summit in Johannesburg, Malatsi warned that deepfakes can be weaponised to mislead citizens and manipulate narratives. The minister says while AI offers many benefits, it also poses unprecedented risks if misused. He stressed the […]
# The Digital Economy Working Group will present the Media 20 declaration at the G20 Summit in November to strengthen global cooperation on information integrity. Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi told the Media 20 Summit in Johannesburg that South Africa is committed to driving the agenda through the UN, UNESCO, and independent media, […]
# Soccer: Orlando Pirates fans are calling for former coach José Riveiro to return as technical director after his sacking by Egyptian giants Al Ahly. Riveiro, who left Pirates in May, was dismissed after four games, ending with a 2-0 loss to Pyramids FC. His three-year spell at Pirates saw three MTN8 titles, two Nedbank […]
