The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the…
‘I Expected It To Be Hard To Fit…
Despite things not working out in terms of game time, former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Brighton Mhlongo has opened up on life at Bidvest Wits. Mhlongo joined the Clever Boys in 2018, after a year in…
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 Emeka Mamale passed away this week at the age of 42 of an undisclosed illness.…
South Africa: Mhlathuze Water urges residents to use…
The Mhlathuze Water board has urged residents to use water sparingly as dam levels in KwaZulu-Natal drop. In a statement on Friday the board, which supplies water to a large region stretching from the uThukela…
Business: South Africa unlikely to stabilise debt by…
The South African government target to stabilise its ballooning debt by 2023 will be very difficult to achieve and unlikely, ratings agency Moody’s said on Thursday. The Treasury on Wednesday presented a supplementary budget in…
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 in the long troubled airline. In a statement released on Friday, Cabinet said it was…
Business: Kenya and South Africa dominate Africa’s private…
Kenya has attracted Venture Capital deals worth Sh74.3 billion in the past five years, second highest in Africa after South Africa, the latest continental private equity report shows. The inaugural report on venture capital, entitled…
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). Creditors are due to vote on the restructuring plan on Thursday, but one of the…
Sports: Three TS Galaxy Players Test Positive For…
GladAfrica Championship outfit TS Galaxy have announced that three of their players have tested positive for Covid-19. After Kaizer Chiefs confirmed two positive results on Tuesday, Galaxy have become the latest club to be affected…
Health: South Africa to start first COVID-19 vaccine…
South Africa announced Tuesday that it will begin its first clinical trial this week for a vaccine against the novel coronavirus. Participants from across Africa will be vaccinated in the South African-led trial, researchers said…
Business: Sasol’s troubled Lake Charles project now operating…
Sasol's delayed multibillion dollar Lake Charles project in the US is now operating at 86% of its total capacity. The alcohols plant at the project based in the US state of Louisiana is now operational,…
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, bringing the total number of infections to 101,590. “Regrettably, we report a further 61 COVID-19…
Business: Ramaphosa Warns of More Job Losses in…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa warned of widening job losses as the effects of a shutdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus batters the economy. Companies in the aviation, construction, entertainment and hospitality sectors…
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 sign for the Brazilians before the end of this week. As second-tier club Tshakhuma Tsha…
Business: Mboweni’s dark hour | This week’s budget…
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni is a man who is not above using humour to get a sincere point across. He also does not believe that he should hold his tongue simply because his views are…
South Africa: Pair arrested over R300 000 illicit…
Two people will appear before the Senwabarwana Magistrate’s Court, about 90km km northwest of the city Polokwane in Limpopo, on Monday 22 June in connection with possession of illegal cigarettes worth an estimated R307 000.…
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 valued at close to R15-million. Sundowns remain in the running for a third straight Absa…
Breaking: South African health workers sound alarm bells…
Health workers across South Africa’s two southernmost provinces have been struggling with a surge in coronavirus patients as the country hurtles towards an expected disease peak in July. “The numbers have been increasing daily —…
Sports: Orlando Pirates Midfielder Attracts Interest
An Orlando Pirates midfielder has attracted interest from his former club, based in KwaZulu-Natal. Following his lack of regular game-time at the Buccaneers, indications are that Siphesihle Ndlovu is on the radar of Maritzburg United,…
