images: Goal.com by Lwandiso SimangaMamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso remained tight-lipped about theabsence of star players Khuliso Mudau, Lucas Ribeiro, and Peter Shalulile, followingtheir emphatic 4-0 MTN8 quarter-final win over Richards Bay. Iqraam Rayners bagged a brace, with an own goal by Simphiwe Mcineka and a latestrike from Siyabonga Mabena sealing the convincing victory. Despite…
image: Best Duty by Kelebogile Matlou The Department of Electricity and Energy is gearing up to launch a legacy project aimed at transforming the way millions of Africans cook. Announced during the department’s third Energy Transition working group meeting in Sun City, this initiative forms part of South Africa’s commitment to the G20 Clean Cooking…
Image: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePixc by Lwandiso SimangaOrlando Pirates kicked off their MTN8 campaign with a solid 2-0 win over Polokwane City, securing a spot in the semi-finals. However, their path to retaining the title has taken a challenging turn they now face reigning league champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the next round. Despite being defending MTN8 champions, Pirates…
image: Internet by Kelebogile Matlou The 12-day strike by FlySafair pilots has officially come to an end, bringing relief to both the airline and its passengers. FlySafair confirmed on Friday that the industrial action had been resolved following the signing of a formal agreement with the labour union Solidarity. The agreement marks the end ofnearly…
image: GCIS by Kelebogile Matlou President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that South Africa will continue high-level negotiations with the United States throughout the coming week, aiming to protect the country’s economic interests amid impending US import tariffs. This follows the Trump administration’s decision to revise the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, which will impose a 30% tariff…
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson at the G20 summit 2025 image: Dean Macpherson on X by Mathipa Phishego Dean Macpherson, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, announced a forensic study on Tuesday that verified numerous irregularities in the Independent Development Trust’s (IDT) awarding of a R836-million oxygen plant tender. Pieter-Louis Myburgh, a…
image: Daily Investor by Kelebogile Matlou Nkosana Makate, the man behind one of South Africa’s most impactful mobile innovations, continues his fight for justice and fair compensation. In 2001, as a Vodacom employee, he came up with the now-famous “Please Call Me” service, a tool that allowed mobile phone users without airtime to send a…
image: Kaizer Chiefs/page by Lwandiso Simanga Kaizer Chiefs have officially announced the departure of defender Bongani Sam afterjust one season with the club. The decision was described as amicable, signaling amutual agreement between the player and the club. Sam, a Gqeberha-born footballer, joined Amakhosi in July 2024 after making the movefrom Soweto rivals Orlando Pirates….
image: Necsa by Kelebogile Matlou The Department of Electricity and Energy says it is actively exploring various ways to fund the expansion of South Africa’s nuclear energy programme, which has been running since 1984. Deputy Director-General Zizamele Mbambo confirmed that the government is considering a range of innovative financing models to support this initiative. He…
image: Internet by Lwandiso SimangaVeteran South African footballer Keagan Dolly has spoken out against what he sees asage discrimination in the Premier Soccer League (PSL). Now 32 and a free agent, Dollybelieves players over 30 are being unfairly sidelined, often forced into early retirementdespite having much to offer. Dolly, one of South Africa’s most seasoned…
