Business SA unemployment rate declines to 32.6% in Q2 2023 Cape Town – The official unemployment rate in South Africa has decreased by 0.3% compared to the previous quarter,... Read more 15 Aug, 2023
Countries Hildegard Steenkamp says ‘abusive husband’ forced her to steal R537m Cape Town – Hildegard Steenkamp, an accountant who admitted to embezzling over R537 million from Medtronic (Pty) Ltd, a... Read more 15 Aug, 2023
Countries ANCYL stands firm, refuses to apologise for calling ministers to account Cape Town – The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) says it will not apologise for criticising underperforming ministers... Read more 15 Aug, 2023
Countries Suspect held for mass shooting and killing in KZN Cape Town – Police in KwaZulu-Natal arrested a man at a Durban shopping mall for his alleged involvement in... Read more 15 Aug, 2023
Arts and Leisure LOOK | Pearl Modiadie and partner’s stylish debut at Miss SA 2023 Cape Town – Radio and TV presenter Pearl Modiadie and her alleged new partner made their first public appearance... Read more 15 Aug, 2023
Countries Hopes pinned on Dr Naledi Mbude to turn around South Africa’s abysmal reading scores Mbude is now Deputy Director-General for Special Projects including African language education, seen by many as a key to... Read more 15 Aug, 2023
Countries The life of a minibus taxi driver: long days, poor pay and no benefits Chasing the taxi bosses’ targets makes it hard to be compliant with traffic legislation, drivers tell GroundUp By Peter... Read more 15 Aug, 2023
Countries Gordhan demands apology from ANCYL leader Malatji Cape Town – Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan is demanding a public apology from the African National Congress... Read more 15 Aug, 2023
Countries Military coups in Africa: here’s what determines a return to civilian rule Sebastian Elischer, University of Florida Slightly more than two years after Niger’s first peaceful handover of power from one... Read more 15 Aug, 2023
Countries Convicted murderer of former first lady Marike de Klerk to receive parole after 20 years Cape Town – The man who was convicted of the murder of former South African president FW de Klerk’s... Read more 15 Aug, 2023