ConCourt dismisses Jacob Zuma’s appeal in Derek Hanekom judgment
The Constitutional Court has dismissed former president Jacob Zuma’s appeal against a High Court ruling that he defamed ANC veteran Derek Hanekom, who he accused […]
Appointed SA envoys Mufamadi, Mbete to leave for Zimbabwe soon
Johannesburg – After mounting pressure for South Africa to do something about the crisis unfolding in Zimbabwe President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced he has appointed […]
Light SA Red movement calls on govt to extend relief funds to events industry
Johannesburg – The Light SA Red movement has called on government and financial institutions to extend Covid-19 relief funds to those in the events industry. […]
Manuel: Leaders must be held to a higher ethical standard
Johannesburg – It is not enough for politicians to declare conflicts of interest, extreme due diligence must be applied, said former minister of finance Trevor […]
ANC talks tough on PPE tender fraud
Johannesburg – Tender fraud and corruption relating to the procurement of PPE was top of the agenda at an ANC NEC meeting this past weekend. […]
Mkhize: Hospital admissions declining
Johannesburg – Minister of Health, Zweli Mkhize, says hospital admissions are on the decline. Mkhize says no hospital has reached full capacity but warns that […]
Rand slides to 10-week low, could face more pain ahead
Johannesburg – The rand, already on a losing streak, could be heading for more pain, as emerging markets face ongoing pressure, warned analysts on Thursday. […]
MTN to sell off stake in Syria as it plans to exit Middle East
Mobile operator MTN plans to exit the Middle East over the medium term and will focus on its operations in Africa, said the group in […]
Shoprite ready to begin first steps of dis-investing from Nigeria
Johannesburg – Africa’s largest retailer, Shoprite, yesterday returned more than R6-billion to shareholders after it flagged that it planned to walk away from Nigeria because […]
MTN scrambles to appoint a new CEO
Johannesburg – MTN will announce a new chief executive within the next two months as its current, Rob Shuter, is set to leave the group […]
SARS urges taxpayers to file online
Johannesburg – The South African Revenue Service has urged taxpayers to file their tax returns online. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the revenue collector wants […]
PSL boss Irvin Khoza confirms start date for 2020/21 season and transfer window
Johannesburg – Premier Soccer League (PSL) chairperson Irvin Khoza has confirmed the start date of the new 2020/21 season. In a virtual press conference held […]
Brentford confirm Bafana midfielder star Kamohelo Mokotjo’s departure from the English club
Johannesburg – Brentford head coach Thomas Frank was glowing in his praise of the “superb” contribution made in his three seasons at the club by […]
Defending champion Nadal won’t play US Open, slams schedule
New York – Defending champion Rafael Nadal said on Tuesday he will not play the US Open, citing concerns over the coronavirus and slamming tennis’s […]
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers secure Western Conference top-seed play-off spot for first time in decade
The Los Angeles Lakers have secured the top spot in the NBA’s Western Conference for the first time in 10 years after beating the Utah […]
Hong Kong: Joshua Wong among 24 charged over Tiananmen vigil
Hong Kong – At least 24 people in Hong Kong have been charged with taking part in a banned candlelight vigil on June 4 to […]
Beirut explosion: Angry residents demand answers after blast
People in Beirut have expressed anger at the government over what they say was negligence that led to Tuesday’s huge explosion. President Michel Aoun said […]
Beirut blast death toll expected to rise from 78, with thousands wounded
Beirut – Lebanese rescue workers dug through the rubble looking for survivors of a powerful warehouse explosion that shook the capital Beirut, killing 78 people […]
NY attorney expands inquiry into Trump ‘criminal conduct’
USA – A New York prosecutor seeking US President Donald Trump’s tax retuns says he is investigating reported “protracted criminal conduct at the Trump Organization”. […]
Coronavirus: Iran cover-up of deaths revealed by data leak
Iran – The number of deaths from coronavirus in Iran is nearly triple what Iran’s government claim, found an investigation by BBC Persian service investigation. […]
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 […]
