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02/09/2024

Following Mmabatho Mokause’s recent departure from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) to join the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, former Midvaal Mayor Bongani Baloyi appears ready to follow a similar path.

Following Mmabatho Mokause’s recent departure from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) to join the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, former Midvaal Mayor Bongani Baloyi appears ready to follow a similar path. Mokause, who previously served as a national organiser for the EFF, announced her exit from th...

02/09/2024

Tshwane Executive Mayor, Cilliers Brink, warned that a coalition government between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) would be “terrible” for the residents of the capital city.

Tshwane Executive Mayor, Cilliers Brink, warned that a coalition government between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) would be "terrible" for the residents of the capital city. Brink now faces a challenging two weeks to secure his position after ActionSA, on...

02/09/2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa is in China for a state visit to bolster South Africa’s relationship with the Asian giant. During their initial meeting on Monday, Ramaphosa highlighted that next year’s G20 Summit, hosted by South Africa, will spotlight the challenges facing Africa and the Global South.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is in China for a state visit to bolster South Africa’s relationship with the Asian giant. During their initial meeting on Monday, Ramaphosa highlighted that next year's G20 Summit, hosted by South Africa, will spotlight the challenges facing Africa and the Global South. ...

02/09/2024

Fans of musicians are often fans of their clothing choices so it makes sense that a number of extremely popular African musicians have similarly launched fashion lines.

Fans of musicians are often fans of their clothing choices so it makes sense that a number of extremely popular African musicians have similarly launched fashion lines. Seeing opportunity for big sales and market extensions, a number of major fashion houses have entered into collaborations with Afri...

02/09/2024

The Venice Film Festival, the world’s oldest, attracts a glittering, global crowd, but Africa remains woefully underrepresented.

The Venice Film Festival, the world's oldest, attracts a glittering, global crowd, but Africa remains woefully underrepresented. Although festival organizers claim a dearth of qualifying product from the continent, skeptics point to a lack of diversity among the judges as another contributing factor...

02/09/2024

Food blogger, Lorraine Elliott, aka Not Quite Nigella, pays a visit to Soweto to delve into the cuisine of the expansive South African township outside of Johannesburg.

Food blogger, Lorraine Elliott, aka Not Quite Nigella, pays a visit to Soweto to delve into the cuisine of the expansive South African township outside of Johannesburg. NOT QUITE NIGELLA

02/09/2024

In Dar es Salaam, Afropop travelers were treated to an array of outstanding performances, including Swahili rumba—featuring classic 12-piece dance bands known as musiki wa dansi.

In Dar es Salaam, Afropop travelers were treated to an array of outstanding performances, including Swahili rumba—featuring classic 12-piece dance bands known as musiki wa dansi—modern taarab orchestras with deep Arabic influences, lively gospel music and dance at a Sunday morning church service...

02/09/2024

Often referred to as the “Mountains of the Moon” due to their snow-clad summits, the Rwenzori range straddles the border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Often referred to as the “Mountains of the Moon” due to their snow-clad summits, the Rwenzori range straddles the border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Mauritius’s southwestern region offers a vibrant natural spectacle known as the Seven Coloured Earths of Chamarel. Monte...

29/08/2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasized the importance of private sector involvement to revitalize the logistics sector, assuring that this does not equate to a move toward privatization.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasized the importance of private sector involvement to revitalize the logistics sector, assuring that this does not equate to a move toward privatization. During a parliamentary session on Thursday, Ramaphosa highlighted the government's limitations in funding neces...

29/08/2024

ActionSA’s national leadership has clarified that the party remains a part of the governing coalition in Tshwane, contrary to claims by their local councillors.

ActionSA's national leadership has clarified that the party remains a part of the governing coalition in Tshwane, contrary to claims by their local councillors. Despite assertions by ActionSA's councillors in the capital that they had exited the Democratic Alliance (DA)-led coalition and planned to....

29/08/2024

The MK Party continues to grow its ranks, drawing several notable figures from other political groups. Among the recent additions are Floyd Shivambu and Mzwanele Manyi, formerly of the EFF.

The MK Party continues to grow its ranks, drawing several notable figures from other political groups. Among the recent additions are Floyd Shivambu and Mzwanele Manyi, formerly of the EFF. Colleen Makhubele, who previously served as the Speaker of the Johannesburg council, announced on Thursday her...

29/08/2024

As South Africa’s Women’s Month draws to a close, a powerful symbol of women empowerment emerged in the heart of Thohoyandou. On August 29th, 2024, unassuming businesswoman Ms. Tsakani Masia stepped into the spotlight as the owner of the newly launched Premier Hotel Thohoyandou, a subsidiary of Premier Hotels & Spa. This momentous occasion celebrated not only the opening of a magnificent new establishment, but also the remarkable achievements of women in business.

As South Africa's Women's Month draws to a close, a powerful symbol of women empowerment emerged in the heart of Thohoyandou. On August 29th, 2024, unassuming businesswoman Ms. Tsakani Masia stepped into the spotlight as the owner of the newly launched Premier Hotel Thohoyandou, a subsidiary of Prem...

29/08/2024

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is the largest bourse in Africa. Its market cap of approximately ZAR20 trillion also means that it sits in the top 20 of the world’s largest stock exchanges. Despite that size and heft, it is under significant pressure.

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is the largest bourse in Africa. Its market cap of approximately ZAR20 trillion also means that it sits in the top 20 of the world’s largest stock exchanges. Despite that size and heft, it is under significant pressure. In addition to increased competition fro...

27/08/2024

The SA Weather Service says the gale force winds currently battering the Western Cape will be accompanied by icy cold temperatures on Tuesday night.

The SA Weather Service says the gale force winds currently battering the Western Cape will be accompanied by icy cold temperatures on Tuesday night. Strong to gale force winds battered areas along the coast of Cape Town, the Garden Route, Overberg, Cape Winelands and Central Karoo on Tuesday. The SA...

27/08/2024

South Africans’ lack of confidence in the police remains high, as revealed in Statistics South Africa’s (Stats SA) 2023/24 Victims of Crime report, which was released on Tuesday. The report found that less than half of the 30,000 surveyed households reported housebreakings to the South African Police Service.

South Africans' lack of confidence in the police remains high, as revealed in Statistics South Africa's (Stats SA) 2023/24 Victims of Crime report, which was released on Tuesday. The report found that less than half of the 30,000 surveyed households reported housebreakings to the South African Polic...

27/08/2024

Material irregularities and suspected fraud within South Africa’s municipalities have led to financial losses exceeding R7 billion in the past fiscal year, according to Auditor General (AG) Tsakani Maluleke. However, the work of the AG’s office has helped prevent almost R1 billion in further losses, some of which are still in the process of being recovered.

Material irregularities and suspected fraud within South Africa's municipalities have led to financial losses exceeding R7 billion in the past fiscal year, according to Auditor General (AG) Tsakani Maluleke. However, the work of the AG's office has helped prevent almost R1 billion in further losses,...

27/08/2024

The global push for gender equality in the workplace has reached a pivotal moment – one that promises to accelerate progress like never before.

The global push for gender equality in the workplace has reached a pivotal moment - one that promises to accelerate progress like never before. This is according to Gugu Mjadu, Executive General Manager: Marketing at Business Partners Limited, who believes South Africa still faces substantial challe...

27/08/2024

Innovative climate tech solutions offer a path toward resilience and sustainability, but the road to success has challenges – in particular four key elements to be overcome to enable the success of climate tech startups in South Africa.

Africa is at a pivotal moment in its fight against climate change and South Africa, is increasingly vulnerable to its impacts, facing significant environmental challenges related to water scarcity, extreme weather events, and energy transitions. Innovative climate tech solutions offer a path toward....

26/08/2024

The Democratic Alliance (DA) is pressing the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to urgently clarify its methodology for determining electricity tariffs. This call follows a startling admission by NERSA that recent tariff increases were based on a misinterpretation of the law, potentially leading to higher costs for consumers.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) is pressing the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to urgently clarify its methodology for determining electricity tariffs. This call follows a startling admission by NERSA that recent tariff increases were based on a misinterpretation of the law, potentia...

26/08/2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially reassigned shareholder responsibility for various state-owned enterprises (SOEs) previously under the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), which is set to be dissolved. The oversight of these enterprises has now been distributed to the relevant line-function ministries.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially reassigned shareholder responsibility for various state-owned enterprises (SOEs) previously under the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), which is set to be dissolved. The oversight of these enterprises has now been distributed to the relevant line-functi...

26/08/2024

ActionSA has lodged a formal complaint with the Public Protector against Justice Minister Thembi Simelane, following a report published by News24 and Daily Maverick. The report revealed that during her tenure as mayor of Polokwane, Simelane secured a loan exceeding half a million rand from a company that facilitated R349 million in municipal investments into VBS Mutual Bank.

ActionSA has lodged a formal complaint with the Public Protector against Justice Minister Thembi Simelane, following a report published by News24 and Daily Maverick. The report revealed that during her tenure as mayor of Polokwane, Simelane secured a loan exceeding half a million rand from a company...

26/08/2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that the recommendations from the state capture commission are being steadily and thoroughly implemented across the government.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that the recommendations from the state capture commission are being steadily and thoroughly implemented across the government. In his latest newsletter, Ramaphosa praised Chief Justice Raymond Zondo for his leadership of the commission as the country's top ju...

26/08/2024

Parliament is gearing up for a demanding week as it welcomes the executive for the first time since the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU). President Cyril Ramaphosa, along with key ministers from the justice and security cluster, will appear in the House to answer oral questions.

Parliament is gearing up for a demanding week as it welcomes the executive for the first time since the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU). President Cyril Ramaphosa, along with key ministers from the justice and security cluster, will appear in the House to answer oral questions. T...

26/08/2024

Despite a significant loss of voter support in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema remains optimistic about the party’s potential for growth in the province. Over the weekend, the EFF held regional general assemblies where the KZN branches accounted for the party’s 8% decline in the May election.

Despite a significant loss of voter support in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema remains optimistic about the party's potential for growth in the province. Over the weekend, the EFF held regional general assemblies where the KZN branches accounted for the part...

21/08/2024

Coronation Fund Managers, one of South Africa’s largest investment management firms, has today listed the Coronation Global Strategic USD Income Prescient Feeder Actively Managed Exchange Traded Fund (AMETF) on the Main Board of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Trading under the share code, ...