# Rugby: The Junior Springboks opened the Under-20 International Series with a commanding 97-0 victory over Chile at Rondebosch Boys’ High School in Cape Town. South Africa scored 15 tries, including hat-tricks from Lindsey Jansen and Risima Khosa, with Vusi Moyo kicking 22 points in a one-sided affair. Coach Kevin Foote says despite the lopsided […]
# The Ghanaian Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it has deferred its planned evacuation of Ghanaians who have indicated that they feel unsafe in South Africa. More than 800 Ghanaians have registered with their High Commission in Pretoria seeking to be evacuated due to the latest wave of xenophobic attacks. The ministry says, considering the […]
# Former president Thabo Mbeki has condemned rising anti-migrant sentiment in South Africa. This is amid widespread marches against undocumented migrants. South Africa is home to an estimated three-million migrants. Government is currently reviewing its immigration policies to better manage migration pressures and strengthen border controls. Speaking during a public discussion on migration and African […]
# The DA calls for improved living conditions and better welfare support for South African National Defence Force members deployed at Fort Ikapa, a military base in Goodwood, Cape Town, under Operation Prosper. According to the party, soldiers were found housed in poor conditions, including a leaking hangar during severe weather, despite promises of proper […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says claims of improved performance and healthcare usage in Johannesburg do not reflect the economic reality faced by residents. According to the organisation, mayor Dada Morero’s state of the city address recognised major challenges, including a significant infrastructure backlog, utility losses, and ongoing financial strain. OUTA’s Julius Kleynhans says […]
# Soccer: Members of Iran’s national team applied for Canadian visas in Turkey ahead of the World Cup in Northern America. The squad is currently in Ankara before moving to a training camp on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast. They will travel from there to the US, where they will play all three of their group matches. […]
# The South African Communist Party says Eskom’s threat to cut power to Johannesburg over municipal debt is unreasonable, irresponsible, and punitive. The party has condemned the move, warning it would unfairly punish residents and worsen conditions for working-class communities already facing ongoing power disruptions. The SACP’s Mbulelo Mandlana says the energy crisis is the […]
# Independent economist John Loos says while inflation is usually seen negatively, the higher inflation in the Western Cape may actually be a sign of stronger investment, job creation and income growth. The province had the highest inflation rate in April at 4.8-percent, driven largely by strong demand in housing, transport, and services. Loss added […]
# The Gauteng Health Department says most mental health non-governmental organisations in the province have been paid, with only a few experiencing delays due to administrative and compliance issues. According to the department, some organisations submitted incomplete or expired documents, including tax clearance issues, which are being corrected before payment can be finalised. The department’s […]
