# Tennis: For the first time since 2003 the top eight seeds in the women’s competition have all reached the last 16 of the French Open at Roland Garros stadium in Paris. Coco Gauff beat Marie Bouzkova and Mirra Andreeva beat Yulia Putintsiva, both matches in straight sets. Jessica Pegula needed three sets to beat […]
# A man earlier linked to the murder of Olorato Mongale has been cleared. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says Fezile Ngubane, a car guard, was a victim of identity theft. A suspect, Philangenkosi Makhanya, allegedly used Ngubane’s identity card to register SIM cards tied to the crime. Police continue searching for Bongani Mthimkhulu. Mathe also […]
# Trade, Industry and Competition minister Parks Tau has reached a 12-month temporary licence deal with Ithuba Holdings to prevent disruptions to the National Lottery. The appointment, effective today, comes despite a court ruling calling the move unconstitutional. Tau is appealing that decision, citing public interest. Concerns were raised about halted ticket sales and funding […]
# The Inkatha Freedom Party is mourning the loss of its deputy chief Whip, Khethamabala “Jobe” Sithole, who was gunned down in Katlehong last night in what the party calls an assassination. The 68-year-old served in Parliament since 2010 and was a respected leader in the IFP’s National Council. In the same incident the Provincial […]
# Die uitvoerende bestuurder van die Toerisme-sakeraad van Suid-Afrika, Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, sê lae toerismesyfers in die winter bly ‘n uitdaging in die bedryf. Tshivhengwa sê noorde van die land is ‘n ideale winterbestemming met ‘n matige klimaat en talle kulturele ervarings. Tshivhengwa moedig ondernemings aan om toerisme na die binneland te bevorder deur spesiale pryse, […]
# Tourism Business Council of South Africa CEO Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa says winter seasonality continues to challenge the industry. Tshivhengwa highlights northern regions like Limpopo as ideal winter destinations, offering mild climates and rich cultural experiences. Tshivhengwa encourages tourism businesses to use strategic pricing, events, and conferencing to boost domestic travel. He urges establishments to adapt […]
# Die ANC in die Wes-Kaap het die provinsiale regering versoek om ‘n amptelike provinsiale begrafnis aan oudpresident Nelson Mandela se gewese lyfwag, André Lincoln, toe te staan. Lincoln, ‘n gewese uMkhonto weSizwe-intelligensiebeampte, is gisteroggend tuis oorlede. Die oorsaak van sy dood is nie bekend nie. Hy was aan die hoof van die teenbende-eenheid in […]
# The ANC in the Western Cape has urged the provincial government to grant former president Nelson Mandela’s bodyguard André Lincoln an official provincial funeral. Lincoln, a former uMkhonto weSizwe intelligence officer, died at home yesterday morning with the cause of death unknown. He headed the Anti-Gang Unit in the Western Cape. Spokesperson Khalid Sayed […]
# The Department of Health is launching an organ donation awareness campaign today in Boksburg, Gauteng, to promote organ and tissue donation in South Africa. The Department’s spokesperson Foster Mohale says with around three-thousand patients on waiting lists, the campaign encourages families to embrace the gift of life as many die while waiting for transplants. […]
