by Kelebogile Matlou Gerrie Fourie, CEO of Capitec Bank, which is the biggest bank in South Africa in terms of clientele, has caused controversy by asserting that the actual unemployment rate in the nation might be as low as 10%, far lower than the official estimate of about 33%. Fourie made the case in an…
by Kelebogile Matlou The South African government will give more financial support to Transnet, a company that runs ports and freight trains. This support will help Transnet pay off its debt and improve its services. Barbara Creecy, minister of transportation, announced last month that the government had granted a guarantee for Transnet for R51 billion,…
by Mathipa Phishego After eight more bodies were recovered by the humanitarian aid organisation Gift of the Givers, the death toll from the devastating floods in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province has grown to 75. The most recent recovery took place at Mdeni Village, which is about 32 km outside of Mthatha. In the OR…
by Lwandiso Simanga Lungi Ngidi’s rise to international cricket once sparked nationwide excitement in South Africa. Towering at 1.93 metres and delivering express pace with remarkable accuracy, he was seen as the perfect complement to fellow quick Kagiso Rabada. His arrival rekindled dreams of a formidable bowling duo dominating the world stage. Ngidi made an…
by Lwandiso Simanga Mike Forshaw is set to become Leicester Tigers’ new defense coach following the end of his contract with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) this June. Forshaw, who joined the Wales setup in 2023, was omitted from the summer tour to Japan, fueling speculation about his future. His move comes as Leicester reshuffles…
by Kelebogile Matlou South Africa’s public education system is on the brink of collapse as several provinces face alarming budget shortfalls. Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, issued a stark warning earlier this week, stating that without urgent intervention, some Provincial Education Departments could run out of funds before the end of the financial year….
by Mathipa Phishego Hon Des Van Rooyen’s harsh criticism of the Standing Committee on Finance’s most recent report, which he described as a “sell-out pact” intended to enrich the wealthy elite while worsening the economic hardships of the poor, shook the National Assembly yesterday. Van Rooyen, a well-known representative of the opposing benches, charged that…
by Kelebogile Matlou Eskom, South Africa’s struggling power utility, has revealed that 87% of municipalities approved for the National Treasury’s municipal debt relief programme are not complying with the set conditions. The announcement was made during a briefing to Parliament’s Standing Committee, where Eskom raised alarms over the deepening crisis of municipal non-payment, a major…
by Lwandiso Simanga The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has firmly refuted reports claiming that two runners died during the 2025 edition of the iconic ultra-marathon. In a statement reported by Northglen News, CMA general manager Alain Dalais addressed the misinformation circulating on some digital platforms, clarifying that no fatalities occurred during this year’s race. “The…
by Mathipa Phishego Following devastating floods that devastated communities around the province, Mthatha emerged as one of the most severely affected areas in the Eastern Cape. After days of nonstop rain, snow, and wind pounded the province under a strong cold front, at least 49 people were confirmed dead as of Thursday morning, and more…
