Albert Mazibuko, co-founder of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, has died at the age of 77. Mazibuko passed away on Easter Sunday and is being honoured at a memorial service in Durban. He dedicated more than five decades to the group, having joined in 1969, and retired last year. He was among the last surviving founding members […]
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is consulting its members to decide on Eskom’s final wage offer of a 7% increase, presented after a tense fourth round of negotiations. The talks form part of ongoing discussions at the Central Bargaining Forum, where NUM had initially pushed for a 15% salary increase along with improved benefits. […]
The sentencing phase in Julius Malema’s firearm discharge case has been postponed, with the court yet to decide on an appropriate punishment. Magistrate Twanet Olivier, who is presiding over the matter in the East London Regional Court, confirmed that judgment on sentencing is not yet ready. The case was adjourned to 9am on Thursday after […]
The South African rugby sevens team, the Blitzboks, are aiming to extend their strong form by securing a fourth consecutive tournament victory at the Hong Kong Sevens on Friday morning. The event marks the opening leg of the World Championship series, and the team arrives well-rested after a successful Sevens Series campaign. The Hong Kong […]
Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni engaged with members of the media ahead of the start of the 2026 National Local Economic Development (LED) Summit. The briefing took place at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre, where government officials, business leaders, and key stakeholders gathered to prepare for the summit discussions. The Minister […]
Adriaan Snyman, the former bodyguard of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema, is suing the state for R20 million in damages. The claim relates to criminal charges he previously faced in connection with a 2018 firearm-related case in which he was a co-accused alongside Malema. Snyman was charged with failing to take reasonable precautions […]
KwaZulu-Natal Transport MEC Siboniso Duma says the department will intensify efforts to combat corruption in the issuing of driver’s licences, targeting criminal syndicates believed to be operating within the system. He says the province is working on strategies to clean up the licensing process and ensure that only qualified and fit drivers are legally allowed […]
International relations expert Dr Emmanuel Matambo has described veteran politician Roelf Meyer as a pragmatic and strategic choice for South Africa’s new ambassador to the United States. His appointment was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday. Meyer replaces Ebrahim Rasool as Pretoria works to repair strained diplomatic relations with Washington. Matambo said the move […]
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has argued that EFF leader Julius Malema should receive a 15-year prison sentence following his firearm conviction. Malema was found guilty in October last year for allegedly firing several shots in public during the EFF’s fifth anniversary celebrations in 2018. During pre-sentencing proceedings at the Magistrate’s Court in KuGompo City, […]
The National Local Economic Development Summit 2026 focuses on strengthening local economic growth by improving regulatory systems that affect small businesses. The summit highlights the need to create a more transparent and investor-friendly environment by reducing bureaucratic barriers that often slow down entrepreneurship and business development. A key priority of the summit is reviewing and […]