Safair’s flights under threat after regulator rules it violated foreign-ownership rules

FlySafair's international operations are under threat after the International Air Services Council (IASC) ruled that the airline's shareholding structure violates foreign-ownership limitations in licensing regulations."The IASC has concluded that FlySafair's shareholding structure, particularly reg…

Minister Solly Malatsi pulls plug on SABC

Communications & digital technologies minister Solly Malatsi has canned the SABC Bill, saying it does not address the cash-strapped broadcaster’s funding model while giving one politician too much control overboard appointments.Malatsi this week wrote to National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza to sa…

A response from defence on SA navy struggling to stay afloat | and the dept of defense having irregularity spent R14.3bn over past 5 years

What the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is badly underfunded and is in a state that could reasonably be described as verging on crisis, is almost universally accepted among all those who are interested in the country’s defence capabilities and by the local aerospace and defence indust…

POLITICAL DESK - Musa Mdunga, Political Analyst

From  Zuma appointment of  Shivambu as MK Party secretary-general,  Ndlozi staying in EFF, but rejects nomination for deputy position ANC's Fikile Mbalula's stance on the GNU,  to the Lembobo building being open and America's reaction to it's election results. This week, Thabiso Tema speaks with po…

Joburg mayor Dada Morero fires fraud-accused predecessor Kabelo Gwamanda

The former mayor of Johannesburg, Kabelo Gwamanda, who is accused of running a funeral policy scam, was sacked from the executive.On Saturday evening, the current mayor of Johannesburg, Dada Morero, announced that Gwamanda had been "released" from his position as MMC for Community Development.Befor…

Mozambique voter dissatisfaction protests escalates: Calls for military interventions, Lebombo border closure and digital isolation

What began as a demand for electoral justice has evolved into something far deeper. This movement is a cry against the erosion of life’s basic dignity, the plague of corruption and the growth of criminal networks that have turned Mozambique into a drug-trafficking crossroads, enriching an elite tie…

What Trump’s return Presidency Means For Africa

Trump’s four years in office were characterized by reports of a reportedly dismissive attitude towards Africans, most famously his reference to “s-hole countries” — but his supporters say he was the first to raise awareness about what a huge threat China is to US interests in Africa. “You will agai…

US election 2024 results: Donald Trump sweeps to victory in historic comeback

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts. Thabiso T…

Department of water and sanitation alleviates fear of water shortage in gauteng 

While Gauteng battles many self-inflicted water challenges, it will not face a Day Zero, where the taps will run dry, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina assured on Tuesday. South Africa’s most populous province, amid a growing population and growing economy, which is also driving up deman…

The motor ombudsman reports the busiest third quarter on record for vehicle service and repair case submissions

The Motor Ombudsman has reported the highest ever volume of service and repair cases brought by consumers to its dispute resolution service during the third quarter of the year. Between 01st July and 30th September 2024, the Ombudsman for the automotive sector received a total of 1,586 new submissi…