South Africa’s schools and universities have quietly become critical pieces of national digital infrastructure, yet they remain among the easiest targets. It often starts with something small: a student connects their laptop to campus Wi-Fi and clicks on what looks like a routine admin request. A staff member falls for a well-crafted phishing email. A…
Story by James Pearson West Wits Mining has officially flicked the switch on underground production at its Qala Shallows gold project in South Africa’s famed Witwatersrand Basin. With the first ore now stockpiled and rigs humming below ground, the company has shifted from development to full-scale mining, setting the scene for a maiden gold pour in…
Godongwana’s appointment as acting president follows the recent designation of Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga as acting head of state during Ramaphosa’s trip to New York. Ramaphosa appointed Godongwana as the acting president because Deputy President Paul Mashatile is on leave during the period. RAMAPHOSA TRAVELS TO STRENGTHEN GLOBAL TIES Ramaphosa will begin his travels…
Bafana Bafana will line up against the globe’s best national soccer teams in June next year after coach Hugo Broos’ charges qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night. It was an emotional night at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga but after shrugging off the pressure that accompanied the final day of qualifying,…
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says his charges deserve to go to the FIFA World Cup in North America next year after working extremely hard to put themselves in contention in the last two years. The South African senior men’s national team assembled in Roodepoort, Johannesburg, on Monday morning ahead of their away World Cup…
Bafana Bafana have partnered with two of South Africa’s trusted personal care brands, Shield and Vaseline, in a new powerful partnership under the banner of “The Ultimate Defence.” This collaboration marks the beginning of a long-term commitment to support the South African senior men’s national team and the nation through a shared celebration of resilience,…
kamogelo.moichela@iol.co.za SAPS national head of crime intelligence, Lieutenant-General. Dumisani Khumalo testified that businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala was funding Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s delegates in ANC events, while Brown Mogotsi worked underground to leak classified police information to Matlala. Khumalo told the Madlanga Commission on Monday that Matlala made payments directly to Mogotsi in a bid…
The Gauteng Department of e-Government, led by Head of Department Ms Masabata Mutlaneng, in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Community Safety, led by Acting Head of the Department Mr Roche Mogorosi, warmly welcomed a high-level delegation from the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government. The delegation, headed by Premier Thami Ntuli, was received at the Gauteng Provincial…
World-renowned South African soprano Pumeza Matshikiza has been inducted into the prestigious Wall of Fame at Roodepoort Theatre during Joburg City Theatres’ 45th Anniversary Gala, held on Heritage Day. This emotional milestone, celebrated amidst the theatre’s Revealing of the Stars event, honors her profound impact on the arts and her role in inspiring generations of…
Thembisa Shologu Gauteng has made substantial progress in revitalising its infrastructure in preparation for the upcoming G20 Leaders’ Summit, says Premier Panyaza Lesufi. The summit will be held from 22-23 November at Nasrec. South Africa is the first African country to lead the G20. Premier Lesufi made this announcement during a media briefing in Johannesburg…
