State Capture inquiry has cost taxpayers R700-million so far
Johannesburg – Parliament has been told that the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into state capture has cost taxpayers R700 million so far. This is double […]
Truck drivers say they won’t back down
Johannesburg – Truck drivers are angry and are waiting for Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi to tell them something “positive so they can stop their protest”. […]
Covid-19: Dis-Chem fined R1.2m for inflating prices
Johannesburg – Dis-Chem has been fined R1.2 million by the Competition Commission for charging excessive prices for surgical face masks. “In its order and reasons, […]
Police investigating claims that 2-year-old girl was raped at Pretoria Hospital
Pretoria – Police are investigating allegations that a two-year-old girl has been raped while in isolation at a hospital in Pretoria. The child was allegedly […]
Mokonyane in more Bosasa controversy
Johannesburg – Former environmental Affairs Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has been further implicated at the State Capture Inquiry. A former sub-contractor, Charl le Roux has backed […]
Solidarity wins court case to have ECD centres reopened
Johannesburg – Solidarity has scored a victory in the fight to have early development centres reopened immediately. That is the ruling by Judge Hans Fabricius […]
Massmart says 1,800 Game stores employees might lose their jobs
Johannesburg – 1,800 Game stores employees might be set to lose their jobs after Walmart-owned company Massmart Holdings announced that it has began a consultation […]
DPE calls on unions at SAA to come up with solutions to save airline
Johannesburg – The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) is calling on the majority unions at the South African (SAA) to come up with a solution […]
Old Mutual appoints new chief executive to replace axed Moyo
Johannesburg – Old Mutual has appointed Iain Williamson as its group chief executive, creating more certainty for the group following the legal battle with the […]
Coronavirus costs Africa travel, tourism almost $55 billion
Dakar – African countries have lost almost $55billion in travel and tourism revenues in three months due to the coronavirus pandemic, said the African Union […]
Court win for Please Call Me inventor Nkosana Makate against Vodacom
Johannesburg – ‘Please Call Me’ inventor Nkosana Makate has emerged victorious after another round in court against Vodacom. The Pretoria Court has given the network […]
Eric Dier: Tottenham midfielder given four-match ban for confronting fan
Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier has been given a four-month ban and fined 40,000 pounds for climbing over seats to confront a fan after a match […]
Wolvaardt hopes Women’s Cricket World Cup will not be scuppered by the coronavirus pandemic
Johannesburg – Laura Wolvaardt has said that the Momentum Proteas have put in a lot of work over the last couple of years in preparations […]
UFC 251: Jorge Masvidal steps in to face champion Kamaru Usman
Jorge Masdival will bid for his first UFC world title after stepping in at six days’ notice to face Kamaru Usman on Fight Island in […]
Gavin Hunt admits ‘no offers on the table’ for his services yet
Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt says he currently has no offers for a new coaching post as he slammed Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) for not […]
JK Rowling joins 150 public figures warning over free speech
Some 150 writers, academics and activists – including authors JK Rowling, Salman Ruishdie and Margaret Atwood – has signed an open letter denouncing the ‘restriction […]
Coronavirus in Australia: Melbourne returns to lockdown as cases surge
Australia – Five million residents of the Australian city of Melbourne have been told to stay at home for six weeks, amid a surge kin […]
Coronavirus: Australia to close Victoria-New South Wales border
Australia – The border between Australia’s two most populous states, Victoria and New South Wales (NSW), is to close after a spike in Covid-19 cases […]
French Prime Minister Edouard Phillipe resigns as Macron plans new team
French Prime Minister Edouardo Philippe has tendered his resignation after heading President Emmanuel Macron’s government for three years. The president swiftly named centre-right mayor Jean […]
Geoffrey Rush: Sydney newspaper loses appeal over defamation payout
Australia – An Australian newspaper has lost its appeal against a record defamation payout awarded to actor Geoffrey Rush’ Rush was awarded A$2.9m (US$1.99M) last […]
Next Ford Range Raptor to offer two diesel engine options
Johannesburg – Ford’s next generation Range Raptor will now be offered with two diesel engine options, according to a new report from Australia. Reports say […]
Wolf lubricants now available in South Africa
Johannesburg – Wolf Lubricants will now be available in South Africa. It was announced on Thursday that the Belgium based company, Wolf Lubricants, will be […]
Public calls for car dealerships to reopen
Johannesburg -May 1 saw lockdown restriction lift to level 4 with a few restrictions eased and relaxed. Many people saw this as an opportunity to […]
2020 SA Car of the Year winner announced
Johannesburg – The 2020 South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition has come and the jaguar I-Pace came out as the cream of the […]
FIA extends F1 driver ‘shutdown’ to more than two months
Johannesburg – The International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced on Tuesday that due to the coronavirus enforced shutdown period for Formula 1 drivers, it has been […]
