Discount retailer Boxer says rising geopolitical tensions, particularly the war in the Middle East, could put pressure on future food prices, making increases difficult to avoid. Despite this outlook, the company was the best-performing stock on Monday after reporting strong financial results for the year ended March. Boxer plans to expand by opening more stores, […]
KWAZULU-NATAL- President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to officially open the 2026 Africa Travel Indaba in Durban today, one of the continent’s biggest tourism marketing events. The Indaba showcases a wide range of African tourism products and aims to promote travel and investment across the continent. Some African delegates had raised safety concerns following recent anti-illegal […]
TSHWANE- President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will challenge Parliament’s Independent Panel report on the Phala Phala matter following last week’s Constitutional Court judgment. Addressing the nation on Monday, Ramaphosa announced that he would take the report on review, arguing that its findings were flawed in law and fact. He maintained that he had not committed […]
The South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (SACCAWU) has rejected the Section 189 retrenchment notice issued by Pick n Pay, accusing the retailer of undermining collective bargaining processes. The company has proposed changes to its store labour model, a move that could affect about 22 000 workers across the country. SACCAWU says workers […]
GAUTENG- President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will not resign following the Constitutional Court judgment ordering Parliament to establish an impeachment committee over the Phala Phala matter. Speaking at the Union Buildings in Tshwane, Ramaphosa said the ruling only dealt with flaws in Parliament’s rules and did not find him guilty of misconduct or violating the […]
LAGOS- The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards in Nigeria once again delivered a striking blend of film, fashion and entertainment, with celebrities and filmmakers arriving in bold, theatrical outfits. The event, held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, featured dramatic gowns, sculptural designs, shimmering fabrics and elaborate fashion statements […]
Severe weather conditions have disrupted flight operations at Cape Town International Airport, with several flights either delayed or diverted. According to spokesperson Debi Shepherd, many incoming and outgoing flights have been rerouted to OR Tambo International Airport, while the airport continues to operate despite the adverse conditions. The Airports Company South Africa (Airports Company South […]
CAPE TOWN- African National Congress (ANC) officials are holding a meeting with National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza to deliberate on the implications of the Phala Phala matter. The meeting is also attended by ANC Chief Whip Mdumiseni Ntuli and Advocate Thembeka Ngcukaitobi, who previously represented President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Constitutional Court during proceedings linked […]
KASHABALALA- Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has expressed satisfaction with South Africa’s ongoing mass vaccination campaign against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) during a monitoring visit to KaShabalala village near Hazyview in Mpumalanga. He was joined by agriculture representatives from Eswatini and Mozambique to observe efforts aimed at controlling the spread of the disease. Steenhuisen emphasised […]
The Gauteng Provincial Treasury, together with the Gauteng Department of Economic Development and the City of Johannesburg, will host an Enterprise and Supplier Development Program in Diepsloot over the next two weeks. The workshops aim to help local businesses better understand procurement processes, compliance requirements and business development opportunities in both the public and private […]