Lisette IJssel de Schepper: Economy slightly better, not turning point.

A boost in tax revenue has given the National Treasury room to offer the first inflation-linked tax relief since the 2023/24 financial year. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says revenue for the current financial year is projected to come in higher than previously forecast. This has been supported…

Hawks raid Chatsworth drug lab: mandrax, cocaine seized.

The Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal have launched major raids on multiple drug dens across Chatsworth, south of Durban. Authorities say they've been closely monitoring these locations for nearly a year, targeting drugs linked to well-known syndicates under long-term investigation. One suspect has been arres…

Prudence Moiloa: No sanitary recall yet

The National Consumer Commission has launched an investigation into nine sanitary pad suppliers. This comes after a University of the Free State study found harmful endocrine-disrupting chemicals, including parabens, phthalates, and bisphenols, in some pads and panty liners. The study found these e…

Sipumelele Lucwaba: Only 30% of early graders read at level.

The 2030 Reading Panel's 2026 report reveals that reading levels for South African children are still at crisis point. The report released yesterday, reveals that only 30% of learners in grades 1 to 3 are reading at grade level in their home language. In some languages, up to 25% of Grade 3 learner…

Liubov Abravitova: Ukraine fights for global freedom

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry's Liubov Abravitoval says Ukraine is fighting not just for its borders but for a world free from bigger neighbors swallowing smaller ones by force. This as the country marks the 4th anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. Four years ago today (24 February 2022), Russ…

Meetings Africa 2026

Jeffers Miruka, secretary general of the Association for Kenya Business Events, says, "With delegates from many SADC countries, Meetings Africa is globally recognized. " Miruka says the gathering has grown into something truly huge. has grown into something truly huge. The 20th edition of Meetings …

Dr. Yoseph Beco: Meetings Africa’s opportunities colossal

Dr. Yoseph Beco, Director General of the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum, says he is impressed by Meetings Africa's gathering of MICE planners, travel buyers, guides, and cultural stakeholders. He calls the opportunities for sharing in Africa's tourism and heritage ecosystems colossal. The 20th editio…

Katlego Mogopodi: Meetings Africa powerfully connects Africa globally.

Katlego Mogopodi says Meetings Africa is a powerful gathering that connects African suppliers with global buyers, showcasing the continent's incredible offerings in the multi-billion-dollar business tourism sector. The 20th edition of Meetings Africa gets to day two today at the Sandton Convention …

Madlanga Commission – Impala Questioning Controversy

at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into criminality and corruption in the justice system. Today, suspended Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, faced tough cross-examination over allegations he received impalas from alleged crime figure Vusimuzi "…

SIU exposes Home Affairs fingerprint photo fraud

SIU Acting Head Leonard Lekgetho reveals major fraud at Home Affairs. Lekgetho says corrupt officials collude with foreign nationals, illegally accessing offices to swap photos and fraudulently use innocent South Africans’ fingerprints. In response, the SIU has proposed systemic recommendations to …