South Africa

Breaking: Four arrested for smuggling cigarettes worth over R1m into South Africa

Four suspects have been arrested for allegedly smuggling illicit cigarettes worth over R1m into SA, police said on Tuesday. Police…

June 30, 2020

South Africa: Covid-19 cases double in KZN schools in a week

The reported number of Covid-19 cases in KwaZulu-Natal schools increased last week to 187, of which 139 are teachers and…

June 29, 2020

Business: Runaway debt risks sending SA over a fiscal cliff, warn Fitch and Moody’s

Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investor Services warned on Friday that the country risked going over a fiscal cliff following Finance…

June 29, 2020

South Africa: Mbalula urges taxi industry to reconsider decision to break lockdown laws

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says it is unfortunate and regrettable that taxi operators have decided to violate Covid-19 lockdown regulations,…

June 29, 2020

‘I Expected It To Be Hard To Fit In At Wits’ – Brighton Mhlongo

Despite things not working out in terms of game time, former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Brighton Mhlongo has opened up on…

June 29, 2020

Kaizer Chiefs Pay Tribute To Late Midfielder

Kaizer Chiefs have paid tribute to one of their former striker who sadly passed away. Democratic Republic of Congo striker…

June 28, 2020

South Africa: Mhlathuze Water urges residents to use water sparingly as dam levels in KZN drop

The Mhlathuze Water board has urged residents to use water sparingly as dam levels in KwaZulu-Natal drop. In a statement…

June 28, 2020

Business: South Africa unlikely to stabilise debt by 2023-Moody’s

The South African government target to stabilise its ballooning debt by 2023 will be very difficult to achieve and unlikely,…

June 27, 2020

Cabinet supports SAA restructuring plan, okays equity sale

South African government supports restructuring proposals for SAA that include job cuts as well as the introduction of equity partners…

June 26, 2020

Business: Kenya and South Africa dominate Africa’s private equity fund

Kenya has attracted Venture Capital deals worth Sh74.3 billion in the past five years, second highest in Africa after South…

June 25, 2020

South Africa urges creditors to back rescue plan

South Africa’s public enterprises ministry on Wednesday urged creditors to back a rescue plan for cash-strapped South African Airways (SAA).…

June 24, 2020

Sports: Three TS Galaxy Players Test Positive For COVID-19

GladAfrica Championship outfit TS Galaxy have announced that three of their players have tested positive for Covid-19. After Kaizer Chiefs…

June 24, 2020

Health: South Africa to start first COVID-19 vaccine trial

South Africa announced Tuesday that it will begin its first clinical trial this week for a vaccine against the novel…

June 24, 2020

Business: Sasol’s troubled Lake Charles project now operating at 86% capacity

Sasol's delayed multibillion dollar Lake Charles project in the US is now operating at 86% of its total capacity. The…

June 23, 2020

COVID-19 cases in South Africa surpass 100,000

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa breached the 100,000 mark Monday after 4,288 new cases were reported,…

June 23, 2020

Business: Ramaphosa Warns of More Job Losses in South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa warned of widening job losses as the effects of a shutdown to curb the spread…

June 22, 2020

Sports: Ricardo Goss adores move to Sundowns

Bidvest Wits goalkeeper Ricardo Goss, 26, has opened up about his impending move to Mamelodi Sundowns, saying he expects to…

June 22, 2020

Business: Mboweni’s dark hour | This week’s budget may unite leaders or crush the facade

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni is a man who is not above using humour to get a sincere point across. He…

June 21, 2020

South Africa: Pair arrested over R300 000 illicit cigarette haul

Two people will appear before the Senwabarwana Magistrate’s Court, about 90km km northwest of the city Polokwane in Limpopo, on…

June 21, 2020

Sports: R50-mil added to Mamelodi Sundowns’ super squad

Mamelodi Sundowns are reported to have brought in several new signings ahead of the 2020/21 season, one of which is…

June 20, 2020

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