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 Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), said in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos that cinema lovers would enjoy discounted […]
Rhulani Mokwena’s time at Orlando Pirates may have had its ups and downs during his three-year spell at the club, but he is content with his time there. This week Mokwena returned to Mamelodi Sundowns to re-assume the duties of being assistant coach, having left the club in July 2017 to join rivals Pirates to […]
As pressure mounts on Gauteng hospitals to cope with the current surge in Covid-19 cases, hospitals in both the public and private sector are offering counselling and other psychosocial support to healthcare workers. The health department is using an external service provider to offer therapy to healthcare workers in need. Private hospital groups Netcare, Mediclinic […]
A senior executive in South Africa’s North West provincial government has succumbed to a COVID-19 related illness. In a statement late Monday, North West Premier Tebogo Job Mokgoro announced the death of Gordon Kegakilwe, a provincial Member of the Executive Council (MEC) responsible for cooperative governance, human settlement and traditional affairs. “MEC Kegakilwe was admitted […]
Kaizer Chiefs have joined the growing list of Premier Soccer League clubs returning to training, the Siya crew being informed that the Glamour Boys have the green light. Bobby Motaung, the Amakhosi football manager, said to the media last week that all the paperwork was submitted and subject to approval by the league’s Covid-19 compliance […]
Cell C major shareholder, Blue Label Telecoms, expects to bounce back from the trading losses it experienced because of Cell C in 2019 – but now it has its hands full with WiConnect. The company said in a trading statement on Monday evening that while it expects to grow its headline earnings by more than […]
Former Idols SA finalist Brendan Praise and his wife, popular YouTuber Mpoomy Ledwaba, have welcomed their second child together. According to an Instagram post shared by Mpoomy on Monday, Nuri’s younger brother arrived into the world four weeks ago on 29 June. “Our home has been filled with so much warmth and love as we […]
Pupils at Melpark Primary School in Johannesburg, South Africa have to show a consent signed by parents before being allowed access to the premises. On Monday, pupils in grades six to eleven returned to school after four months of interruption due to the coronavirus. There’s hand disinfection with alcohol-based gel and adherence for strict social […]
The South African Cabin Crew Association (Sacca) and trade union Numsa have threatened to go to court to challenge a possible liquidation of South African Airways (SAA) after the government indicated it will no longer provide further funding for the embattled airline. This came two days after National Treasury, in a briefing to Parliament, presented […]
While Rulani Mokwena’s tenure as interim Orlando Pirates coach was far from glittery, one thing that emerged from it was the rich vein of form of Tshegofatso Mabasa. Since Mokwena’s departure, the appearances have dried up for the forward, and so have the goals… Five goals in five games. That was Mabasa’s return under Mokwena, […]
Standard Bank, which has come under fire for continuing to fund new fossil fuel projects on the continent, says it will do proper diligence to ensure that the projects it invests in do not harm society – but it will not let climate groups dictate how the bank is run. Speaking at the banking group’s […]
“I am breathing again,” sighs Kanto Razafimandimby, on her first night out since South Africa reopened its restaurants and casinos as part of a gradual loosening of lockdown, even as the number of coronavirus continues to rise. “It really feels like my freedom is back,” said the 27-year-old dining with three friends at Verdicchio Restaurant […]
The Premier Soccer League is edging closer to a return, the Siya crew being informed that a tentative date for matches to resume has been proposed. It’s almost four months since the 2019/20 season was suspended due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic and both the PSL and SAFA, the football motherbody in the […]
Coronavirus patients in South Africa who are unable to quarantine themselves can find refuge at this facility in Johannesburg. Patients are referred to the centre by a doctor so they can avoid infecting family members at home. “Patients who are here are patients that, in essence, don’t require much medical intervention except observation that will […]
Steinhoff International Holdings NV is getting close to reaching a potential deal on 10 billion euros (around R188 billion) of legal claims lodged against the global retailer following an accounting scandal that almost wiped out the company, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. South African claimants – including former chairman Christo Wiese, […]
Sho Madjozi has signed to US label, Epic Records, making her the first South African artist to join the esteemed company’s line-up. Sylvia Rhone, Chairperson and CEO of Epic Records, said in a statement: “African artists are enjoying an unprecedented level of visibility in music and Sho Madjozi is beautifully waving the flag for South […]
The North West Department of Arts, Culture and Sport together with various stakeholders held an urgent meeting on Friday morning to finalise a proposal for Sun City and Royal Bafokeng Sports to host the remaining 2019/20 Premier Soccer League (PSL) season matches. In an official letter seen by Sport24, the North West provincial government requested […]
The International Monetary Fund’s discussions with South Africa over a $4.2 billion loan to support its fight against the coronavirus pandemic are taking place at a “measured pace” because the country’s deep and liquid capital markets ensure it still has access to financing, according to the director of the Washington-based lender’s Africa department. “The key […]
