Gauteng tourism earns over R61 Billion despite Global Challenges

image: SABC by Kelebogile Matlou Gauteng Tourism has recorded over R40 billion in foreign tourism revenue and R21 billion in domestic tourism revenue, according to figures revealed on Sunday by Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile during a media briefing in Johannesburg. Presenting the tourism performance update for the 2024/25 financial year, Maile…

Pirates slip to Sekhukhune as Ouaddou urges quick recovery

image: SABC by Lwandiso  Simanga Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou expressed disappointment after his side’s 1-0 home defeat to Sekhukhune United in their Betway Premiership opener. Despite dominating possession, the Buccaneers were undone by a scrappy Siphesihle Mkhize goal, failing to convert their control into clear chances. Ouaddou admitted the performance lacked the sharpness…

Pressure rises for Gayton McKenzie’s removal over racism allegations

Patriotic Alliance Leader and Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture Gayton McKenzie, under-fire as citizens calls for his removal from ministerial position By Mathipa Phishego Calls are intensifying for the removal of Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, following the resurfacing of social media posts allegedly containing racist remarks directed at black people….

Siwelele Shine in Betway Premiership Debut with 3-1 Win Over Golden Arrows

image: siwelele FC on X by Lwandiso Simanga  Siwelele marked their Betway Premiership debut in emphatic fashion on Saturday night, securing a 3-1 victory over Golden Arrows in front of 22,000 passionate supporters at Bloemfontein’s Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium, affectionately known as The Slaughterhouse. Coach Lehlohonolo Seema’s side fed off the electric atmosphere, striking twice…

Tensions surface in GNU talks as FF Plus opposes expansion plan

Minister of Correctional Services and Freedom Front Plus leader, Pieter Groenewald on a community outreach  image: VF plus on X by Mathipa Phishego  The Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus), a coalition member, has strongly opposed the African National Congress’s (ANC) attempt to enlarge the newly established Government of National Unity (GNU), posing the first significant…

Activists demand immediate arrest of IDT CEO and Spokesperson over corruption allegations

An amount alleged to be a bribe to an investigative journalist  image: Daily Maverick  by Mathipa Phishego The Activists and Citizens Forum has issued a strong call for the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, commonly known as the Hawks, to urgently arrest the CEO of the Independent Development Trust (IDT), Tebogo Malaka, and the organisation’s…

#RacistBanksMustFall Calls for Legislative Reforms Amid Global Debanking Debate

image: Daily News by Kelebogile Matlou The #RacistBanksMustFall movement has welcomed a new US initiative to curb politically or religiously motivated account closures, urging South Africa to adopt comparable measures. The announcement comes after US President Donald Trump revealed plans for an executive order that would ban banks from using reputational risk as a reason…