President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the loss of multiple lives in incidents in the Eastern Cape that have been linked to severe weather conditions. Six bodies were recovered near Mthatha and another near Tsolo in the Eastern Cape in incidents arising from flooding. In the aftermath of another incident, three children have…
This June, Soweto will resonate with the indomitable spirit of defiance and cultural expression as it commemorates the 49th anniversary of the June 16 Uprising through a powerful revival of the iconic protest musical, Sarafina!. Taking place from 14 to 16 June, the event promises to immerse attendees in a rich tapestry of community, creativity,…
Lerato Mailoane Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged the public to help keep South Africa clean. He made the clarion call during a cleanup event in Kliptown, Soweto, on Friday as part of the national Clean Cities and Towns Campaign, which aims to promote urban cleanliness and foster community. The campaign, launched at the Walter…
“Would you allow this to happen to your child?” and “Don’t block your ears; hear us out!” were the powerful messages echoed during a children’s march hosted by the Gauteng Department of Social Development in collaboration with child protection groups. The event provided a platform for children to express their safety concerns directly to the Minister…
Cluny Farm in Kyalami, Midrand, was filled with energy and excitement on Wednesday, 04 June 2025, as People with Disabilities from across the Central Corridor came together to celebrate their talents at the Regional Disability Eisteddfods. Hosted by the Gauteng Department of Social Development in partnership with Cluny Farm Centre, the event gave participants a…
To commemorate Youth Month under the 2025 theme, ‘Skills for the Changing World – Empowering Youth for Meaningful Economic Participation’, Vodacom has launched a new data bundle for customers on the NXT LVL (pronounced next level) programme. Dubbed ‘Super Content’ and targeted especially for content creators, the new 25GB Super Content Bundle gives customers 5GB…
Luyanda LunikaA quiet revolution of innovation and hope is unfolding in Johannesburg, driven by Joburg’s Smart City Office in collaboration with Wits University. Since 2020, their unique Smart City Innovation Challenge has aimed to empower Johannesburg residents to become architects of their own urban future. Each year, the initiative invites residents, small business owners, students, and City…
Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis has trimmed her preliminary squad for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) down to 28 players as she continues to fine-tune her list ahead of the continental tournament to held in Morocco next month. Dr Ellis initially announced a provisional squad of 46 players last month and 24…
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is bracing for a tough outing when his charges face Mozambique in an international friendly match at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo, tonight. Kickoff is at 19h30. The youthful South African senior men’s national team drew 0-0 with Tanzania in their first match during this FIFA window at…
Performance underpinned by like-for-like volume growth and significant traction on portfolio optimisation Tiger Brands has delivered a strong set of results for the six months ended 31 March 2025, achieved through a continued focus on driving value for consumers, executing key strategic priorities, and continuous improvement initiatives of logistics optimisation, value engineering and factory efficiencies….
