1. Parliament demands an urgent digital overhaul Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Science, Innovation and Technology says South Africa must urgently use its scientific and technological capacity to fix ongoing data‑migration and payment failures affecting SASSA beneficiaries. 2. Long‑standing digital inefficiencies blamed Committee Chair Lusizo Makhubela says the social protection system has been held back for…
African champions Morocco have chosen the American state of New Jersey as their base camp for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 finals that kick off in July. Establishing their base at one of the tournament’s most sought-after training centres sets the stage for what promises to be another historic global campaign for the Atlas…
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bundesliga, focusing on a number of key issues. The five key principles are: • MoU includes launch of Bundesliga Dream South Africa – first of its kind in Africa – giving the SA Under-16 national team a chance to compete in…
22 April marked exactly 50 days to the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and to mark this milestone, new ticketing inventory will be made available to the public with tickets for all 104 matches going on sale. At the start of sale on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 17h00 CAT, tickets will be available…
The Gauteng Department of Social Development, led by MEC Faith Mazibuko, has commenced the issuing of award funding letters for the 2026/27 Financial Year to Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) delivering critical social services across the province. These funding allocations support organisations implementing key programmes within the Victim Empowerment Programme, services for Persons with Disabilities, Homelessness interventions,…
Smart money moves as the new tax year begins. Zihaad Israfil “February is often a rushed financial month. People make last-minute decisions, scrambling to catch up on commitments and close gaps they’ve avoided. Tax planning becomes reactive, prioritising hurried contributions and maximised deductions over long-term strategy. This approach values meeting deadlines over building resilience. “On…
The senior leadership of the South African Masters & Legends Football Association (SAMLFA) met with South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr. Danny Jordaan and CEO Lydia Monyepao at SAFA House on Friday, where they discussed several issues affecting former footballers. SAMLFA President Buddha Mathathe said the main objective of the meeting was to cement…
President Cyril Ramaphosa explained that the current deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) against gangsterism and illegal mining is different from past deployments. The army is being used as a “force multiplier” — supporting police in high-risk operations, cordon-and-search activities, roadblocks, and securing critical infrastructure. SANDF is working alongside the South African…
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) mourns the passing of three distinguished figures: former South African Minister of Defence, Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota, as well as two devoted football supporters, Charles ‘Makhalanjalo’ Fantisi and Luyanda ‘Usuthu Queen’ Mbuyazi. The PSL extends its heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the departed during this difficult time….
Schools Urged to Adopt a Park and Champion Environmental Rights On the eve of Human Rights Day, Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo is calling on schools across Johannesburg to plant a tree, adopt a local park, and become active stewards of the city’s green spaces. Access to a healthy and safe environment is a fundamental…
