by Kelebogile Matlou Vodacom has committed R100 million to improve mobile connectivity in deep rural areas of KwaZulu-Natal, where many communities still lack reliable network access. The initiative involves building 106 new base station sites across 23 municipalities in 11 districts, including areas such as Amajuba, eThekwini, King Cetshwayo, and Zululand. This rollout forms part…
by Nosipho Mnyandu We shine the spotlight on Mzansi’s own Amapiano duo TxC, as they left the BET awards’ 2025 red carpet with the Best International Act award in hand. The childhood bestfriends from Gqebherha, Tarryn Reid and Clairise Hefke, walked up to the stage to collect their award at the 25th BET ceremony which…
by Lwandiso Simanga The popularity of women’s soccer has seen remarkable global growth, especially in the lead-up to major tournaments like the UEFA Women’s Euro. Following England’s hosting in 2022 and the upcoming tournament in Switzerland, appreciation for the sport has increased significantly by 22% in Switzerland alone. Participation figures are even more striking. France…
by Kelebogile Matlou Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau has outlined a robust oversight framework for the government’s R100 000 Spaza Shop Support Fund, aimed at supporting township-based micro-businesses. Speaking in response to Parliamentary questions from DA MP Anna Maria van Zyl, Tau confirmed that the fund will be administered via the National…
by Mathipa PhishgoIn South Africa, a recent remark made by Qiniso Cibane, the recently appointed national convenor of the MK Youth League, has sparked a flurry of discussion and condemnation. Cibane called Nkateko Mkhabela, the national coordinator of the MK Youth League, a “Shaangan from Limpopo,” at a party function in Durban on June 16. Many…
by Kelebogile Matlou Gerrie Fourie, CEO of Capitec Bank, which is the biggest bank in South Africa in terms of clientele, has caused controversy by asserting that the actual unemployment rate in the nation might be as low as 10%, far lower than the official estimate of about 33%. Fourie made the case in an…
by Kelebogile Matlou The South African government will give more financial support to Transnet, a company that runs ports and freight trains. This support will help Transnet pay off its debt and improve its services. Barbara Creecy, minister of transportation, announced last month that the government had granted a guarantee for Transnet for R51 billion,…
by Mathipa Phishego After eight more bodies were recovered by the humanitarian aid organisation Gift of the Givers, the death toll from the devastating floods in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province has grown to 75. The most recent recovery took place at Mdeni Village, which is about 32 km outside of Mthatha. In the OR…
by Lwandiso Simanga Lungi Ngidi’s rise to international cricket once sparked nationwide excitement in South Africa. Towering at 1.93 metres and delivering express pace with remarkable accuracy, he was seen as the perfect complement to fellow quick Kagiso Rabada. His arrival rekindled dreams of a formidable bowling duo dominating the world stage. Ngidi made an…
by Lwandiso Simanga Mike Forshaw is set to become Leicester Tigers’ new defense coach following the end of his contract with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) this June. Forshaw, who joined the Wales setup in 2023, was omitted from the summer tour to Japan, fueling speculation about his future. His move comes as Leicester reshuffles…
