by Kelebogile Matlou Low-income households across South Africa are facing a worsening housing shortage, highlighted during the Department of Human Settlements budget vote delivered by Minister Thembi Simelane. The country continues to experience a serious shortfall in affordable, formal housing options for working-class families. The limited housing supply, combined with stagnant income levels, has pushed…
by Kelebogile Matlou Nearly R730 million has now been clawed back from the wreckage of VBS Mutual Bank, the South African Reserve Bank’s Prudential Authority (PA) said in its latest annual report. The amount, confirmed by VBS Mutual Bank liquidator Anoosh Rooplal, represents almost a third of the approximately R2.3 billion looted through fraud and…
by Lwandiso Simanga Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal pulled off a stunning 4-3 extra-time victory over European champions Manchester City in the Club World Cup on Monday in Orlando, earning a quarter-final clash with Brazil’s Fluminense. City took an early lead in the 9th minute through Bernardo Silva, but Al-Hilal turned the game on its head…
by Lwandiso Simanga The South African Springboks launched their 2025 rugby season with a commanding 54-7 victory over Barbarians FC at DHL Stadium in Cape Town. The home side seized control from the outset, building a 19-0 halftime lead and adding six more tries in the second half to seal the emphatic win. Cheslin Kolbe…
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…
