# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the focus on modernising and transforming South Africa’s energy system is to ensure energy security and provide cheap and clean electricity for all citizens. In his weekly newsletter, he says the country must move away from its century-old reliance on a single utility provider if it hopes to secure an […]
# Soccer: Argentina’s Lionel Messi has retired from international soccer, leaving a record-breaking legacy of 125 goals from 207 games. The 39-year-old played in six World Cups, won the tournament in Qatar in 2022 and led Argentina to the final this year but lost to Spain. Messi, who is Argentina’s all-time leading goal scorer and most-capped […]
# Rugby: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus expects an even more intense match against the All Blacks at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday. The series is currently drawn one-all, and he thinks both countries are now into hard Test mode. Erasmus decided to change his front row, using Ox Nché, Malcolm Marx and Wilco […]
# The Institute of Race Relations says women voters could be key in determining the outcome of the local government elections on 4 November. Its latest poll shows the ANC still has stronger support among women, with 37-percent backing the party compared to 26-percent for the DA. The poll also indicates that 82-percent of women […]
# Die Instituut vir Rasseverhoudinge sê vroue kiesers kan die sleutel wees wat die uitslag van die plaaslike regeringsverkiesing op 4 November kan bepaal. Die jongste peiling toon die ANC het steeds sterker steun onder vroue, met 37-persent wat die party ondersteun in vergelyking met 26-persent vir die DA. Die peiling dui ook daarop dat […]
# Rugby: Die Springbok-afrigter Rassie Erasmus verwag Saterdag op die FNB-stadion in Johannesburg ‘n nog meer intense wedstryd teen die All Blacks. Die reeks is tans gelykop, en hy dink albei lande is nou ten volle op die toetse gerig. Erasmus het besluit om sy voorry te verander met Ox Nché, Malcolm Marx en Wilco […]
# The DA in the Western Cape demands an urgent investigation following a video allegedly showing a South African National Defence Force member verbally and physically assaulting a woman in Tafelsig, in Mitchells Plain. The party’s Benedicta van Minnen says the member must face disciplinary or criminal action if the allegations are confirmed. Van Minnen […]
# Madlanga commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels says suspended deputy Crime Intelligence head Feroz Khan has been subpoenaed to appear before the commission today, and the subpoena remains in force. This comes amid reports that Khan has been readmitted to hospital after being shot and wounded in Johannesburg in June. Michaels told the media the commission […]
# Former Parliament speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption case has been postponed to 7 September for judgment on her application to be discharged. The High Court in Pretoria heard arguments from her legal team and the state, which opposed the application. The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption spokesperson, Henry Mamothame, says Mapisa-Nqakula faces 12 corruption and one […]
