by Kelebogile Matlou Johannesburg residents have been given some relief after power utilities Eskom and City Power reached an agreement to resolve their long-running “electricity debt dispute”. Earlier this year, Eskom had threatened to cut electricity supply to the City of Johannesburg and City Power over an unpaid bill of R4.9 billion, along with R1.4…
by Mathipa Phishego The U.S. President Donald Trump made harsh criticisms of Iran and Israel on Tuesday for breaking a tenuous ceasefire deal, in a striking departure from his previous language. He accused the two countries of escalating tensions in the already unstable Middle East. Trump did not mince words when he blamed the recent…
by Kelebogile Matlou The Department of Home Affairs will be launching a new upgraded verification system for the National Population Register (NPR), but companies running real-time checksshould prepare to cough up. The DHA has provided the service known as the online verification system (OVS) to third parties that connects them to the NPR since 2013….
by Lwandiso Simanga Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named a strong squad featuring four uncapped players for Saturday’s clash against the Barbarians in Cape Town, marking the start of their 2024 international season. Asenathi Ntlabakanye (prop) and Vincent Tshituka (flanker) will make their debuts in the starting XV, while Marnus van der Merwe (hooker) and…
by Nosipho Mnyandu image: Facebook/Kaylakimkay Content creator and entrepreneur Kaylakimkay (real name Kayla Kim Meiring) is celebrating a major milestone after her brand, AfroCurl, secured two prestigious awards at the 4th annual Top 16 Youth-Owned Brand Awards (YOBA). Despite being a first-time nominee, AfroCurl walked away with both the Top Hair and Beauty Brand and…
by Lwandiso Simanga image: Orlando Pirates /Facebook Orlando Pirates have unveiled the lineup of teams they will face during their upcoming pre-season tour in Spain, marking the second consecutive year the club will prepare for the new campaign in Europe. Despite not yet naming a new head coach, the Buccaneers are moving ahead with their…
by Kelebogile Matlou image: Business Tech Toyota’s insurer, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, is taking legal action against several government bodies, claiming they failed to protect the Prospecton Industrial Area from the devastating April 2022 floods. The insurer is suing for R6.5 billion, covering R4.5 billion for repair work and R2 billion for business…
by Mathipa Phishego image: Supplied Just a day before the Former Secretary-General of uMkhonto weSizwe Party, Floyd Shivambu was about to brief the media in Midrand. The MKP, Spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela removed him from the MK Party’s WhatsApp group. The WhatsApp screenshot has sparked a political scene on social media, where some memebrs call Nhlamulo…
by Kelebogile Matlou image: My broad brand South African schools are facing a significant challenge: rising levels of unpaid tuition fees. For many institutions, this is not just a financial inconvenience, it threatens their ability to function effectively and provide quality education. At the same time, many parents are experiencing severe financial pressure, making it…
by Mathipa Phishego image: Chriselda Lewis on X The Eastern Cape Police confirmed the death of a senior official from Walter Sisulu University (WSU). It was reported that the deceased was found dead in a stationary vehicle at Mthata Campus on Thursday evening in the Eastern Cape province. Brigadier Nobuntu Gatana, stated that preliminary forensic…
