SOUTH Africa has seen a marked boost in business confidence following the formation of its Government of National Unity (GNU), according to a recent report by consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Established in June, the GNU, a coalition of ten political parties, was…
South Africa has selected Muneera Sallies’ drama Old Righteous Blues as its entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards, the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) has announced. The film is among the final entries revealed…
SOUTH African police have arrested three suspects in connection with the massacre of 18 family members in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, following an intensive manhunt. The arrests were announced by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu during a memorial service for the victims on Sunday.…
GCX has been named the Most Innovative Sustainability Solutions Provider in South Africa at the African Excellence Awards 2024. This recognition underscores GCX’s commitment to advancing sustainability across industries and highlights South Africa’s potential as a leader in providing innovative…
South Africa is introducing major changes to its visa system to attract skilled workers and tourists, Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber announced. The reforms mark a departure from previous immigration policies, which have faced criticism for being overly restrictive and…
THE killing of two black women, allegedly shot and fed to pigs by a white farmer and two of his workers, has sparked outrage in South Africa, highlighting the persistent racial tensions still simmering 30 years after the end of…
UNSEASONABLY late snowstorms battered South Africa’s coastal regions over the weekend, leaving two people dead and forcing the closure of major highways. The victims died from hypothermia after being stranded in their vehicles on the N3 highway, the primary…
A BRITISH businessman, Michael Lomas, has been extradited from the UK to South Africa to face charges of fraud and corruption related to his work as a contractor for Eskom, the country’s troubled power utility. Lomas is accused of…
SOUTH Africa’s Justice Minister, Thembi Simelane, has firmly denied any corruption allegations tied to the collapse of VBS Mutual Bank, a scandal that saw thousands of retirees lose their life savings. Responding to accusations that she benefited from unlawful dealings with…
IN a significant act of remembrance and reconciliation, South Africa has commenced the exhumation of 26 apartheid-era freedom fighters who died while seeking refuge in Zambia. These heroes, who played a crucial role in the fight against apartheid, were buried…
