# Skateboarding: The Kimberley Diamond Cup skateboard qualifiers in Durban attracted top skaters from across South Africa. Hosted at the Beachfront Skate Park, the event served as a vital platform for both amateur and professional skateboarders aiming to qualify for the prestigious Kimberley Diamond Cup Grand Slam. The competition featured various skateboarding disciplines, including street […]
# Skydiving: South African Jean-Jacques Wallis says he is ready to represent South Africa at the prestigious World Wingsuit League Grand Prix in China in September, competing in slalom speed and target punch events. Wallis recently took his wingsuit flying to new heights, showcasing breath-taking flights over Cape Town’s Table Mountain. The 35-year-old has become […]
# Creatives and art enthusiasts are preparing to attend the BMW Art Generation third edition at NIROX Sculpture Park, presented by FNB Art Joburg and THE BMW Group South Africa. This year’s theme, ‘A Tropology Between Image and Imagination,’ explores how creative practice reclaims histories and shapes futures. The programme features talks with artists like […]
# The Congress of South African Trade Unions has urged Labour minister Makhosazana Meth to intervene after families of eleven fishermen who drowned aboard the MVF Lepanto in May 2024 have not received compensation. Despite Western Cape High Court orders, delays and additional demands persist. COSATU spokesperson Zanele Sabela called on Transport minister Barbara Creecy […]
# Botswana has secured a 211-billion-rand investment deal with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings to tackle urgent national challenges. President Duma Boko announced that the signed partnership with the Botswana Development Corporation target infrastructure, energy, mining, diamond refinement, agriculture, tourism, cybersecurity, and defence. Botswana has been facing setbacks due to a diamond market downturn. Boko says […]
# The US has paused most routine visa applications at its Harare embassy, citing security risks and high visa overstay rates by Zimbabweans. The suspension affects tourist, student, business, and immigrant visas, though diplomatic visas remain largely unaffected. Already issued visas remain valid. The embassy says the pause allows a review of screening procedures. The […]
# Parliament Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration has expressed concern over reports of serious irregularities at the Government Pensions Administration Agency. This follows the suspension of a senior financial manager who refused to approve questionable payments of over 21-million-rand. Allegations also surfaced of a ghost contract worth nearly one-billion-rand. The committee has requested […]
# National Lotteries Commission chairperson Barney Pityana has resigned, two years before completing his five-year term. He informed Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau in writing, but his reasons remain unclear. Appointed in 2022 after a disputed process, Pityana succeeded scandal-hit Alfred Nevhutanda. Working with Commissioner Jodi Scholtz and a new board, he introduced […]
# Experts warn of growing financial risks as a 2025 Old Mutual Savings and Investment Monitor reveals more women are gambling to supplement income. The survey found 46-percent of working women engage in gambling, with 52-percent doing so for extra income. Many, especially single mothers, face debt and financial strain. Old Mutual Head of Knowledge […]
