by Kelebogile Matlou On Friday, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, announced during his department’s budget vote speech in Parliament the identification of 59 bankable biodiversity projects. These projects are expected to generate at least over R8 million in green finance, aimed at attracting investment and strengthening the biodiversity economy…
by Lwandioso Simanga Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) cruised into the Club World Cup quarter-finals with a dominant 4-0 victory over Inter Miami, effectively ending the match as a contest within the first half. Despite the presence of global icon Lionel Messi on the pitch, the match was a one-sided affair, highlighting the gulf in quality between…
by Kelebogile Matlou On Friday, 27 June 2025, Eskom announced that its power system remains stable, successfully managing rising electricity demand as South Africa experiences a cold snap. Through the strategic use of emergency reserves, Eskom has managed to meet critical morning and evening peak demands despite occasional system constraints. As part of its Generation…
by Lwandiso Simanga Jesse Kriel will lead the Springboks for the first time when they face the Barbarians in the Qatar Airways Cup at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium on Saturday. The leadership change comes after regular captain Siya Kolisi was ruled out on Friday due to a minor injury concern. Kriel, a seasoned centre with…
by Kelebogile Matlou The High Court in Pretoria has dismissed an urgent court case brought by Road Accident Fund (RAF) CEO Collins Letsoalo. He wanted the court to cancel his suspension and allow him to return to work, but the judge ruled against him. Letsoalo was suspended on 3 June 2025 by the RAF board…
by Kelebogile Matlou Johannesburg Water has confirmed that its systems will be affected by Rand Water’s 50-hour planned maintenance, scheduled to start at 5:00 on Monday, 30 June, and end at 7:00 on Wednesday, 2 July. In May, The South African reported that Rand Water would conduct critical maintenance on its key infrastructure between May…
By: Nosipho Mnyandu It is officially Cancer season, and June 25th marks the birthday of one of South Africa’s most influential media personalities, Bonang Matheba, who turns 38 today. Born in Mahikeng, Northwest, Bonang is a multi-award-winning television presenter, radio host, actress, social media powerhouse, and businesswoman whose influence continues to shape the entertainment landscape….
by Kelebogile Matlou Some of South Africa’s biggest banks will finally face legal action in February 2026, as a R60 billion class action lawsuit heads to court nearly a decade after it was first filed. Hundrands of former homeowners are taking legal steps against Absa, Nedbank, Standard Bank, and FirstRand, alongside the National Credit Regulator,…
by Mathipa Phishego President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office fired the Deputy minister of Trade, Industry and Trade, Andrew Whitfeld for a trip to the United States of America without the presidents authority in March 2025. According to Eye Witness News, the Democratic Alliance is set to have an emergency council meeting. It reported that some of…
by Kelebogile Matlou On Monday, Nestlé announced a R124 million investment to expand its cereal manufacturing facility in Harare, Zimbabwe. The investment is aimed at boosting local production capacity by over 35% and supporting domestic and regional markets including Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique. This expansion forms part of Nestlé’s long-term Africa for Africa strategy, which…
