# The Bureau for Economic Research says South Africa is surviving, not thriving. Gross domestic product growth is expected at just 1.3-percent next year, and private sector investment remains far below pre-Covid-19 levels. They warn that growth is held back by low private investment, red tape, and corruption, despite rising consumer spending. Businesses report struggles […]
# Cricket: Pakistan expressed disappointment because India refused to shake hands during yesterday’s Asia Cup encounter between the two arch-enemies in Dubai. The captains didn’t shake hands after the toss, and the players also didn’t thank each other after India won by seven wickets. This was the two neighbour’s first meeting since a four-day military […]
# ’n Nuwe NSFAS-krisiskamer is ingestel om geskille op te los en stabiliteit in die volgende akademiese jaar te verseker. Die minister van Hoër Onderwys en Opleiding, Buti Manamela, het die media ingelig dat die krisiskamer universiteite, TVET-, en gemeenskapskollegeleiers, studenteverteenwoordigers, en gehalte-rade bymekaar bring om geskille vinnig op te los om ontwrigtings te vermy. […]
# Rugby: Die Franse flank Axelle Berthoumieu kan ‘n lang skorsing verwag as sy daaraan skuldig bevind word dat sy ‘n Ierse teenstander, Aiofe Wafer, gebyt het tydens hulle kwarteindstryd van die Vroue-Wêreldbekertoernooi in Exeter, England. Ierland se kaptein, Sam Monaghan, het die kwessie onder die skeidsregters se aandag gebring, maar daar is nie op […]
# The Law Society of South Africa has officially launched National Wills Week 2025 at the Johannesburg Master’s Office. The campaign will run from today until Friday. The society’s president Nkosana Mvundlela highlighted free will-drafting services offered by participating attorneys and encouraged South Africans to draft valid wills to protect their loved ones’ future. Partners […]
# Die Amerikaanse minister van Buitelandse Sake, Marco Rubio, het ongemak uitgespreek teenoor die Israelse eerste minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, oor lugaanvalle op Katar wat dreig om die reeds sukkelende wapenstilstandspoging in Gaza te laat ontspoor. Israel se belangrikste bondgenoot het ‘n solidariteitsbesoek gereël ‘n week voor ‘n Frans-geleide beraad by die Verenigde Nasies om ‘n […]
# ANC Gauteng chairperson Panyaza Lesufi has urged stronger protection for councillors, officials, and whistleblowers during the rollout of the national action plan for local government at the FNB Stadium. Lesufi warned that officials face targeted attacks, sometimes even threats to their lives. Lesufi highlighted pressing municipal challenges, including aging infrastructure, cable theft, informal settlements, […]
# The Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry says only 300 seats will be available for the first public hearing at Bridgette Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria. The public hearing into criminality, political interference, and corruption in the criminal justice system is set for Wednesday at 10 am, with the following sessions starting at 9:30 am. […]
# Rugby: French flanker Axelle Berthoumieu faces a lengthy time on the sidelines if found guilty of biting Irish opponent Aiofe Wafer during yesterday’s Women’s World Cup quarterfinal in Exeter, England. Ireland’s captain, Sam Monaghan, raised the issue with the referees during the second half, but it wasn’t dealt with on the field. She faces […]
