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President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared gender-based violence and femicide a national crisis, a move endorsed by the Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities. The announcement positions the issue as a top government priority and calls for a unified response from all sectors of...

Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has officially commissioned a major sewer infrastructure upgrade in Emfuleni, designed to resolve chronic spillage problems for over 94,000 residents. The 68.2 million rand project involved rerouting a 2.1-kilometer main outfall sewer pipeline away from private...

Businessman Tshilo Mahatanya has officially assumed ownership of Bloemfontein Celtic Football Club, reconnecting the team with its founding lineage. Mahatanya is the nephew of Victor Mahatanya, who co-founded the club with Norman Mathobisa in 1969. The new administration has issued a public...

The Democratic Alliance in Johannesburg has formally requested clarity from Executive Mayor Dada Morero regarding allegations that the city received 500 million rand for G20 Summit preparations. In a letter, DA Caucus Leader Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku sought confirmation of the funds, their...

Kaizer Chiefs reserve team strength coach Bhekumuzi Maluleke has established a health supplement store in Soweto named Aspire2Inspire. The venture extends his professional work in sports science into a community-focused business. Maluleke, who holds a Master's degree from the University of...

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has launched a new insurance division named Dis-Chem Life, offering life, health, and funeral coverage. The products are accessible through its stores and mobile application, integrating with its existing Better Rewards loyalty program. Members who purchase these insurance...

Absa and HEINEKEN Beverages have established a 1.2 billion rand fund to support Black-owned small and medium enterprises. The initiative combines 600 million rand in grants from HEINEKEN with an equal amount in low-cost loans provided by Absa. It specifically targets historically disadvantaged...

The Government Employees Pension Fund has written off 3.6 billion rand in losses from underperforming investments managed by the Public Investment Corporation. These losses were primarily linked to its unlisted asset portfolio, which includes troubled ventures related to Lanseria Airport and...

Two Department of Labour registration supervisors and a third individual have been charged with defrauding the Unemployment Insurance Fund of over 53,000 rands. Simphiwe Dube, Fekeza Mathe, and Mathews Pitse appeared in the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court following their arrest by the Hawks’...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has refused to conduct the ceremonial G20 handover to the United States if its delegation is led by a chargé d'affaires. He stated that the symbolic transfer of the presidency requires a representative of appropriate diplomatic stature. This position emerged after the...

The Mr Price Group reported a 7.7 percent increase in net profit, reaching 1.82 billion rand for the first half of its financial year. Revenue grew by 5.4 percent to 18.6 billion rand, driven by a 2.1 percent rise in comparable store sales and the addition of 91 new outlets. Chief Executive...

The Investec Group reported steady financial results for the first half of its fiscal year, demonstrating resilience amid challenging market conditions. Group CEO Fani Titi credited the firm’s diverse operational model and client-focused strategy for its stable performance. Revenue remained...

A former South African ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, has reaffirmed his accusation that President Donald Trump promotes a white supremacist agenda by propagating false claims of a white genocide in South Africa. Rasool stated he has no regrets about his remarks, which resulted...

The World Changers Mental Health Organisation has appointed a new board, including Thabang Mokoka from the Free State, to advance its mission. The board’s composition brings together expertise in project management, business strategy, law, and community work to guide the organization's expansion...

Maksim Oreshkin, a Deputy Chief of Staff for the Russian Presidential Executive Office, has arrived in South Africa to lead the Russian delegation at the G20 Leaders’ Summit. His appointment by President Vladimir Putin ensures Russian representation at the gathering, which is the first to be...

A political commentator, Moses Kau, has characterized President Donald Trump's reversal of his boycott of the G20 Summit in South Africa as a sign of weakness. Kau suggested the initial boycott was an unsuccessful attempt to isolate the host nation over its foreign policy positions. He argued...

Inkosi MP Ngcobo of the Amanyuswa Traditional Authority has canceled a planned special visit by the uMkhonto weSizwe Party to his coronation event. In a formal letter, the traditional leader stated that his coronation should not be used as a platform for any political campaign. He requested the...

Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo has resumed his command of the South African Police Service's Crime Intelligence division while confronting active fraud and corruption charges. At least four other senior officers charged alongside him are also returning to their positions. Their...

The Lebowakgomo Magistrate’s Court granted popular Limpopo rapper Shebeshxt, whose real name is Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke, a release on 5,000 rand bail. This follows his arrest for attempted murder in a road rage incident where he allegedly shot at another motorist and his vehicle. His trial is...

A deepening power struggle within the African National Congress Youth League has resulted in its president, Collen Malatji, and its secretary-general, Mntuwoxolo Ngudle, suspending each other from their positions. This mutual suspension follows a contentious national executive committee meeting...