Data provided by Connected Ball Technology housed within the adidas Trionda, the official match ball of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, showcases the statistics behind Leo Messi’s stunning hat-trick against Algeria. The three goals take Messi to the top of the all-time goals record at the FIFA World Cup. The Argentina captain scored his first goal…
Gauteng Traffic Police Chief Inspector Samuel Mashaba has been placed on precautionary suspension by the Gauteng Provincial Government pending a formal disciplinary process. The suspension follows Mashaba’s testimony before the Madlanga Commission, where he made admissions suggesting serious breaches of the Public Service Code of Conduct and other laws governing public servants His admissions include…
Standard Bank is proud to have acted as joint financial advisor and transaction sponsor to CANAL+ on its successful secondary inward listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) – a landmark transaction that brings a globally recognised media and entertainment group to Africa’s premier exchange and provides South African investors with direct access to a…
Vita Basadi Awards 11th Edition In its 11th Edition Vita Basadi Awards, a prestigious event, hosted by the Gauteng Legislature, a beacon of Hope to many SA women across the spectrum performing expeditiously in different industries. This year’s event will explore beyond a decade of brilliance in expanding its search across the nation’s provinces in recognizing the most significant…
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has placed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration due to governance instability within the institution. The decision, announced during a media briefing on Monday, follows what the Minister described as a prolonged period of governance challenges, legal concerns and operational weaknesses that threatened the stability…
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has referred R1.1 billion worth of municipal contracts for civil action, covering cases dating back to 2012. An additional R545 million in contracts was found to be invalid and set aside. Recoveries and financial impact Legal and disciplinary referrals Status of investigations This article is adapted from MSN News reporting,…
Dear Fellow South African, The success of the sixth South Africa Investment Conference two weeks ago, where we secured a record R890 billion in investment pledges, reflects renewed confidence in our economy. It was also a milestone in what has been a difficult journey to rebuild our economy in the wake of years of slow growth, a…
US Ambassador Brent Bozell strongly denounced recent instances of hate speech in South Africa, stressing that such rhetoric undermines democratic values and social cohesion. He emphasized that the United States respects South Africa’s sovereignty and independence, clarifying that Washington does not interfere in domestic affairs. Bozell highlighted ongoing cooperation between the two nations in areas…
Just as many South Africans were beginning to feel a little breathing room, today’s sharp fuel price increase and electricity tariff hike are a stark reminder that household budgets remain under serious pressure. From today, petrol has increased by R3.06 per litre, while diesel has surged by as much as R7.51 per litre. At the same…
The Rand Show is switching Johannesburg into full festival mode this coming Easter weekend, bringing five high‑energy days of live music, family entertainment, and crowd‑pleasing spectacle to the Johannesburg Expo Centre (Nasrec) from 2–6 April 2026, open daily 09:00–19:00 (entrance gates close 18:00). Modern audiences expect more than something to see – they want moments…
