The Gauteng provincial government has paid nearly R7.2 billion towards its share of the R20 billion e-toll debt, with more multi-billion rand instalments scheduled over the next four years — a move that is placing growing pressure on the province’s public services and financial reserves. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi confirmed that the province remains committed…
Heading into Saturday’s 129th edition of the Durban July at Greyville Racecourse, organisers are anticipating a crowd of approximately 50 000 racegoers and fashion enthusiasts. EThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba highlighted the event’s immense economic potential during this week’s media launch. The race, themed “Marvels of Mzansi”, is expected to generate around R278 million in direct spending,…
The Department of Higher Education and Training’s proposed R137.5 billion budget for the 2024/25 financial year has been dealt a major blow after it was voted down by opposition parties in the National Council of Provinces this week. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Democratic Alliance (DA), and MKP joined forces to reject Minister Nobuhle Nkabane’s first…
The former Deputy President of South Africa David Dabede Mabuza has died at the age of 64. The news was confirmed by African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula in an official statement on Wednesday. “It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we learn of the passing of former Deputy President of…
Liverpool and Portugal international footballer Diogo Jota has tragically died in a car crash in Spain at the age of 28. The accident occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning on the A-52 motorway near Cernadilla, in the province of Zamora, northwestern Spain. Jota was traveling with his younger brother, André Silva, 26, when…
Margaret Arnolds of the African Independent Congress (AIC) has been re-elected as Speaker of the Johannesburg City Council. Her appointment follows the ousting of ActionSA’s Nobuhle Mthembu through a motion of no confidence last week. Arnolds, who most recently served as the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Finance, was officially elected during a…
MK Party is embroiled in internal strife as a faction of MPs demands the removal of chief whip Colleen Makhubele, citing concerns over her leadership style and ideological stance. The party, which has rapidly ascended as the official opposition, now faces a deepening crisis marked by accusations of autocratic decision-making and poor consultation within its…
Minister Nkabane claimed SETA board members were appointed by an independent panel chaired by Adv. Terry Motau SC. Motau denied involvement, leading to accusations of perjury and fraud. The DA has filed ethics complaints, referred the case to the Public Protector, and plans to press criminal charges. Student groups and opposition parties are demanding Nkabane’s…
Kholofelo Morodi, the City of Tshwane’s MMC for Corporate and Shared Services, has made a firm pledge to eradicate corruption within the municipality by implementing a robust anti-corruption strategy. This commitment forms part of a broader effort to restore public trust and ensure the responsible management of municipal resources. Morodi announced the launch of several…
Mduduzi Trevor Mnisi, the 39-year-old man accused of the brutal murder of 14-year-old Likhona Fose, has launched a fresh bid for bail in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court. The application has drawn sharp public criticism and strong opposition from the State, which argues that Mnisi poses a serious threat to society and the integrity of the…