# US president Donald Trump has endorsed a US-China trade deal that was struck following two days of talks in London. The deal revived a trade truce agreed in Geneva last month that subsequently failed because of differences over Chinese rare earth exports and US export controls. On his Truth Social, Trump stated that the […]
# Cricket: South Africa ended day one of the World Test Championship final on 43 for four in their first Innings, still trailing Australia by 169 runs at Lord’s in London. Kagiso Rabada took five wickets as the Proteas dismissed Australia for 212. In reply, Mitchell Starc removed openers Aiden Markram, who departed for a […]
# Cofounder of one of the biggest rock bands, The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, has passed away at the age of 82. Early last year, it was revealed that he was suffering from dementia. From 1962 to 1966, the Beach Boys racked up ten top-ten hits and seven more top-40 chart entries for Capitol Records, […]
# Die metaalwerkersvakbond NUMSA eis vergoeding vir gemeenskappe wat verwoes is deur vloede in die Oos-Kaap. Minstens 40 mense is dood en tientalle ander ontwortel. Die vakbond verwelkom hulp met voedsel en skuiling, maar sê nog meer moet gedoen word om mense hul lewens te help herbou. Numsa se woordvoerder Phakamile Hlubi-Majola sê die werkersklas […]
# Metalworkers union Numsa is demanding compensation for communities devastated by floods in the Eastern Cape. At least 40 people have died and dozens more have been displaced. The union welcomes food and shelter support, but says more needs to be done to help people rebuild their lives. Numsa spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola says working-class families […]
# Die minister van Wetenskap, Tegnologie en Innovering, Blade Nzimande, sê die komende Nasionale Dialoog moet eerlik kyk na Suid-Afrika se foute van die verlede en blywende oplossings soek. Die dialoog, wat president Cyril Ramaphosa vir 15 Augustus aangekondig het, sal deur 31 gesiene persone gelei word. Nzimande het in ‘n onderhoud met SABC News […]
# Science and Innovation minister Blade Nzimande says the upcoming National Dialogue must honestly reflect on South Africa’s past mistakes and find lasting solutions. Announced by president Cyril Ramaphosa for 15 August, the dialogue will be led by 31 eminent persons. Speaking to SABC News, he warned against it becoming an elite discussion and says […]
# Die minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana, sê die sukses van die 2025 begroting hang af van die regering se vermoë om dit effektief en doeltreffend te implementeer. Hy sê alhoewel beuidende fondse word in die begroting voorsien is, waaronder 490-miljard-rand vir infrastruktuur oor die volgende drie jaar, is die werklike uitdaging verantwoordelike besteding en […]
# Finance minister Enoch Godongwana says the success of the 2025 budget hinges on the government’s ability to implement it effectively and efficiently. He stressed that while the budget allocates significant funds, including 490-billion-rand for infrastructure over the next three years, the real challenge lies in proper spending and oversight. Godongwana urged Parliament to ensure […]
