Relebogile Mofokeng image: Goal.com by Lwandiso Simanga South Africa resume their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign on Friday when they face Lesotho in a vital Group C clash. For Bafana Bafana, the encounter represents another step towards returning to the global stage for the first time since hosting the tournament in 2010. Lesotho, known…
image: Internet by Kelebogile Matlou Eastern Cape Agriculture MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe believes that increasing food production in rural regions is critical to improving the province’s economic picture. She was addressing at the Smallholder Farmers Agricultural Show in Mthatha, where rising farmers displayed their fresh goods and expressed worries about restricted commercial options. Farmers from around…
image: Internet by Lwandiso Simanga The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has announced a R82 million allocation for the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system in South African football. The move, made in partnership with the South African Football Association (SAFA) and the Premier Soccer League (PSL), is aimed at improving…
image: Internet by Kelebogile Matlou The National Consumer Commission (NCC) will return to KwaZulu-Natal for another series of surprise inspections to ensure that companies comply with the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). The verdict comes after inspections last week in Pinetown, Pietermaritzburg, Durban CBD, Springfield, Inanda, Umlazi, and Pavilion Mall, where investigators discovered widespread noncompliance with…
image: National Treasury RSA by Kelebogile Matlou Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo congratulated the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) for its good financial performance during the fiscal year 2024-25. Masondo, speaking at the DBSA’s financial results presentation in Sandton, north of Johannesburg, emphasized the bank’s critical role in supporting bankable pipeline projects and cross-border…
image: Instagram by Kelebogile Matlou Kamo Moth, a SAFTA-nominated TV presenter, radio broadcaster, actor, and content developer, stands out in the entertainment business for her flexibility and determination. Her path began on a netball court in Bloemfontein, where the thrill of performing in front of a large crowd fueled her desire to entertain. From her…
image: Internet by Kelebogile Matlou South Africa’s National Treasury said on Monday that it will soon determine whether to adjust the country’s inflation goal, following a long-running dispute with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). The move comes as inflation has slowed to multi-year lows, giving officials opportunity to reassess the framework. The Macroeconomic Standing…
image: Internet by Kelebogile Matlou The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has strongly disputed charges that the taxi business does not pay taxes, calling them “misguided and shallow.” According to the council, most taxi operators pay personal income tax individually since they operate as sole proprietors in the industry. For years, the taxi business…
image: Orlando Pirates by Lwandiso Simanga Orlando Pirates Football Club has confirmed that Head Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou and five staff members were injured in a serious road accident on Sunday night. The incident occurred on the R21 highway as the team returned from their 3–0 victory over Chippa United in Gqeberha. Upon encountering a collision…
by Mathipa Phishego During the past Women’s Month, South Africa paused to honor the strength, resilience, and contributions of women during Women’s Month. This was not just a celebration, but also a moment of reflection, acknowledging progress in gender equality while confronting the challenges women still face today. The commemoration traces its roots back to…
