# The Steinhoff fraud case has been moved to the High Court due to its complexity, with the next hearing pushed to 3 September. Former Steinhoff executives, Stéhan Grobler Hein Odendaal and Iwan Peter Schelbert received extended bail at Pretoria’s Specialized Commercial Crimes Court. The prosecution is finalising investigations and awaiting key witness affidavits by […]
# Die Gesamentlike Taakspan vir die Kaapse Skiereiland Bobbejaanbestuur se plan om vier bobbejaantroppe uit die Kaapse Skiereiland te verwyder, het skok en verontwaardiging uitgelok. Lynda Silk van die Kaapse Skiereiland burgerlike bewaringsorganisasie sê daar is etiese kwessies rondom die verskuiwing van die 120 bobbejane, wat waarskynlik beteke dat hulle uitgesit sal word. Sy sê […]
# The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team’s plan to remove four baboon troops from the Cape Peninsula, has sparked shock and outrage. The Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation’s Lynda Silk says the move of 120 baboons, likely involving killing, raises ethical concerns. She says with unclear plans, fears grow over trauma to baboons, ranger […]
# Today marks World No Tobacco Day 2025. The World Health Organisation and global health advocates are spotlighting the deceptive tactics used by the tobacco and nicotine industry to attract especially young users. This year’s theme, Unmasking the Appeal, calls for awareness and stronger policies, including a ban on flavourings to curb the rise of […]
# Die DA doen ‘n beroep op die Departement van Maatskaplike Ontwikkeling om dringend op te tree nadat die Alkoholskade-navorsingsentrum in die Noord-Kaap gesluit is. Die party waarsku dat sonder die sentrum, sal pogings om alkoholverwante probleme aan te spreek, verswak, wat gemeenskappe in groter gevaar sal stel. Karen Jooste van die DA doen ‘n […]
# The DA urges the Department of Social Development to take urgent action after the Alcohol Harm Research Centre in the Northern Cape was shut down. The party warns that without the centre, efforts to address alcohol-related problems will weaken, putting communities at greater risk. The DA’s Karen Jooste calls on the government to prioritise […]
# Maldivian president Mohamed Muizzu has received the World No-Tobacco Day Special Recognition Award from the World Health Organisation for his leadership in tobacco control. WHO director-general Tedros Ghebreyesus praised Muizzu’s commitment to public health. Under his leadership, the Maldives banned e-cigarettes, raised the tobacco age to 21, and expanded smoke-free zones. Ghebreyesus also welcomed […]
# Eskom has confirmed that the power system remains stable and resilient, with Kusile Unit 1 officially back online after repairs. The unit will add 800-megawatts to the grid once fully ramped up, contributing to a total output of four-thousand-800-megawatts. Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokoena says emergency reserves are ready for winter peaks and an additional […]
# Agbiz chief economist Wandile Sihlobo says South Africa’s agriculture sector continues to thrive despite global trade challenges. Speaking at a panel discussion on Creamer Media, Sihlobo noted the sector has doubled output since 1994, exporting half its produce annually. Sihlobo warned that potential US tariffs under Donald Trump could hurt exports but praised local […]
