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In this issue

May 27, 2025

I'M A VICTIM OF WITCH HUNT, SAYS EX-CITY HOUSING BOSS

Malusi Booi speaks out against alleged political vendetta following withdrawal of charges

3 mins

WC government told to go back to drawing board over its plans for Oude Molen Village

THE provincial government says the future of the Oude Molen property remains in its control despite Heritage Western Cape's (HWC) decision to reject the Department of Infrastructure's proposed plans for the area.

2 mins

Genocide case against Israel here to stay, says Ramaphosa

THE Presidency has poured cold water on suggestions that the country would back down on its International Court of Justice (ICJ) case against Israel in another effort to ease strained relations with the US.

1 mins

Six family members, including toddlers, perish in Ekurhuleni shack fire

SIX family members have perished in an inferno in Ekurhuleni, as fire consumed their shack at the Marikana informal settlement.

1 mins

HWC stands firm on preserving Oude Molen Eco Village

\"Heritage Western Cape has asserted its commitment to preserving a precinct that has been nationally recognised as a historical epicentre of liberation and resistance that holds cultural, environmental and ecological significance to South Africa and beyond.

1 mins

Return to City not in Booi's plans

\"A lot of things were not going right under his watch, a lot of service delivery issues.

1 mins

Chairs thrown at chaotic ANC Limpopo regional conference

THE ANC provincial secretary, Reuben Madadzhe, has legitimised the Peter Mokaba Regional Elective Conference in Limpopo, despite chaotic scenes and allegations of irregularities.

1 mins

No genocide in South Africa, G20 told

DEPARTMENT of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development acting director-general Nomthandazo Moyo has set the record straight on reports of genocide in South Africa.

2 mins

State ordered to avail evidence regarding fraud investigation into former mayor Zandile Gumede

THE State has been ordered to furnish former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede and her co-accused with the report that apparently concluded that the company appointed to investigate irregularities surrounding the R320 million Durban Solid Waste (DSW) tender, was appointed unlawfully.

2 mins

Facebook user posing as a US official nabbed for fraud

A 29-YEAR-old man who posed as a US government official and swindled almost R100 000 is expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court this week.

1 mins

Traffic officers put brakes on 'drunk' Porsche driving involved in crash with taxi

THE driver of a Porsche forfeited the luxury of his sports car when he was arrested for allegedly being more than twice over the legal alcohol limit while driving on FW de Klerk Boulevard.

1 mins

Rape accused 'bishop' guns for judge's recusal

IT HAS been months since the State closed its case against Rivers of Living Waters Church leader Bishop Bafana Stephen Zondo, but rather than proceeding with his defence against the 10 mostly rape charges against him, Zondo is using all the legal avenues open to him to avoid this.

2 mins

Off-duty police officer critically injured in brutal axe attack by teenagers

THE police officer assaulted allegedly by four teens

1 mins

Critical crises facing SA's municipalities

UNETHICAL practices, poor accountability, a broken social contract with communities and the weak integration of traditional governance systems are among the challenges facing South African municipalities.

2 mins

Archbishop Makgoba condemns Israel's conditions for aid to Gaza

ISRAEL'S conditions for allowing life-giving aid to Gaza suggest “a willingness to use starvation as a tool of ethnic cleansing’, which would amount to a war crime, says Archbishop Thabo Makgoba.

2 mins

South Africa's G20 to address illicit financial flows costing Africa over R1.58 trillion yearly

SOUTH Africa urged the world's largest economies to take more decisive action against illicit financial flows depriving African countries of essential resources needed for their development.

1 mins

Trump calls Putin 'crazy' after attack

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin “crazy” at the weekend after Moscow launched a deadly barrage of drones against Ukraine, even as the warring countries completed a large-scale prisoner exchange.

2 mins

King Charles to open Canada's parliament

KING Charles Ill was set to land in Ottawa yesterday for a historic visit to open Canada's parliament, a brief trip seen as part of the pushback against US President Donald Trump’s annexation threats.

1 mins

Development Bank to elect new head

THE African Development Bank (AfDB) will meet in Ivory Coast this week to pick a new president at a time when the continent's biggest multilateral lender faces unprecedented challenges from funding cuts by the US government, analysts said.

1 mins

Spain hosts European, Arab nations

THE international community should look at sanctions against Israel to stop the Gaza war, Spain’s foreign minister said at the weekend, as European and Arab nations gathered in Madrid to urge an end to its offensive.

1 mins

Macron urges world order ‘based on law’

FRANCE’S Emmanuel Macron called in Vietnam yesterday for the preservation of a world order “based on law”, as he started a tour of Southeast Asia, a region caught up in the confrontation between the US and China.

2 mins

European markets rally amid talks

EUROPEAN equities rallied yesterday after Donald Trump dialled back on his threat to hit the EU with 50% tariffs by delaying their implementation to July.

2 mins

The other side of economic growth and GDP

WHILE economic growth can help in creating jobs and reducing poverty, prioritising it more than anything else can lead to serious economic, social, and environmental problems.

3 mins

NATIONAL PLAN ON CRIME CAN WAIT NO LONGER

THE recent visit of a South African government delegation to the US has thrust the country's crime crisis into the global spotlight.

1 mins

Lack of funding for national dialogue a worrying message

Citizens feel they can only get attention by venting their anger on the streets

4 mins

Is hitting the snooze button ruining your sleep?

HOW many times did you hit the snooze button this morning?

2 mins

Move over, green tea! These 5 fruits pack a bigger antioxidant punch

WINTER in South Africa brings out two kinds of eaters: those who stick to nourishing, wholesome meals to stay healthy, and those who embrace the season with rich, comforting dishes.

3 mins

THE 4 HORSEMEN OF DIVORCE ACCORDING TO LOVE RESEARCHERS

IF YOU and your partner struggle to communicate, you're not alone. Relationships can feel like an uphill battle when arguments pile up and moments of connection become rare.

3 mins

Will the SARB cut interest rates? Experts weigh in on the 25 basis point prediction

Experts weigh in

3 mins

Rand remains steady below R18 as dollar weakens due to US trade tensions

THE South African rand maintained its position below R18 against the US dollar on Monday, buoyed by a weakening greenback as investors reacted to US President Donald Trump’s renewed focus on trade tensions with Europe.

1 mins

Pick n Pay's turnaround strategy: now aiming for profitability by 2028

The group's pre-tax and capital items loss improved to R237 million for the 52 weeks ending March 2

4 mins

Altron's share price rises after the streamlined ICT group posts strong financial results

JSE-listed ICT group Altron's share price increased over 3% on Monday after reporting a substantial 73% hike in headline earnings per share of continuing operations to 173 cents for the year to March 31, 2025.

1 mins

Pick n Pay launches new app, retailer's biggest milestone since launch of on-demand

PICK N PAY on Monday said it launched a powerful new app that brings together its on-demand delivery service asap!, Smart Shopper loyalty programme, and value-added services into a single, next-generation platform.

3 mins

Barloworld's interim earnings drop amid onging Zahid Group takeover attempt

BARLOWORLD, still the subject of a controversial takeover bid by Saudi Arabia-based Zahid Group and CEO Dominic Sewela, nearly halved its interim dividend to 120 cent a share (210 cents per share).

3 mins

The true weight of directorship lies in running fudiciary commitments

YOU can sit on a board and still fall short of leadership.

4 mins

Renergen secures helium rights as SA minister dismisses Springbok Solar's appeal

SOUTH Africa's Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has dismissed an appeal by Springbok Solar Power Plant against Renergen’s helium extraction rights at the Virginia Gas Project, affirming the company’s legal authority to extract and commercialise helium as a by-product of natural gas.

1 mins

African Bank reports 15% profit growth, paving the way for a bold future

AFRICAN Bank, which has future plans to list on the JSE, reported a 15% surge in group net profit after tax, reaching R202 million for the six months ended March 31, 2025, driven by its ambitious Excelerate strategy as it aims for a JSE listing ahead

2 mins

Lessons from Microsoft: what Starlink can learn about entering the South African market

“IN 2011 as MD of Microsoft SA I signed one of the first Equity Equivalent deals in the ICT sector worth about R500m. The Equity Equivalent deal paved the way for more than R25 billion Microsoft has invested in SA under the leadership of Lillian Barnard.

2 mins

Degrees of disconnection: realigning education to drive South Africa’s economy

WE ARE A nation of firsts and paradoxes. The first on the continent to industrialise and the last to align our education system with our economy.

4 mins

The wobbly table problem: can Stablecoins fix global payments?

WE'VE ALL been there. You're at a great restaurant, the food is exceptional, the company is sublime, but the table wobbles incessantly. Every time you reach for your drink, it rocks.

4 mins

Bulls can expect tight quarter-final

The Bulls should brace themselves for a hard-fought United Rugby Championship (URC) battle against Scottish side Edinburgh on Saturday (1.30pm kick-off), recent clashes between the two sides suggest.

1 mins

Downs must seize ‘advantage’ after Pyramids suffer ‘disaster

IN a rare twist of fortune for a South African football team in CAF competitions, Mamelodi Sundowns find themselves in a promising position ahead of the second leg of the CAF Champions League final.

2 mins

On this day: Samoa shocked Italy, Wales overwhelmed Japan and the Ireland suppressed Ireland

AFTER the Springboks had opened the 1995 World Cup by defeating the Wallabies on Thursday May 25, the tournament took off on the Saturday when most of the favoured teams flexed their muscles, notably New Zealand and Wales.

2 mins

Our pick of top performers in EPL: Who made cut?

PICKING a list of the ‘best’ players in a certain league is highly subjective most of the time. At others it can seem impossible.

3 mins

Mashimbyi hoping Kapp can help Proteas return to winning ways

VETERAN allrounder Marizanne Kapp will make her much-anticipated return to the Proteas Women's team on their upcoming tour to the West Indies.

2 mins

MCLAREN MAINTAIN MOMENTUM WITH STRONG SHOWING

MCLAREN tightened their grip on both the world drivers’ and constructors’ championships with another commanding display at the Monaco Grand Prix, reinforcing their position as the pacesetters of the 2025 season

2 mins

Swiatek stays grounded after first-round victory

IGA Swiatek said her defeat at last year’s Paris Olympics proved she is not unbeatable at Roland Garros, as she launched her bid for a fourth consecutive French Open title with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Slovakia’s Rebecca Sramkova on Monday.

2 mins

Sacha in line for award but Glasgow await

THE Stormers travel to Glasgow for their United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-final on Friday night, with fly-half general Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu one of three nominees for South Africa's URC Player of the Season award.

2 mins

Simbine bags Diamond League hat-trick as Nene, Sekgodiso also shine

ACE South African sprinter Akani Simbine made it a hat-trick of wins this year in the 100m at the Diamond League meet in Rabat on a great weekend for South African speedsters.

2 mins

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