As it battles for survival, the state-owned entity is pushing the regulator to penalize couriers like Takealot and PostNet for delivering small parcels, arguing the fines should be ringfenced for its own use. JOHANNESBURG – In a bold move that has reignited a long-running industry battle, the South African Post Office (SAPO) is demanding that the…
In a major boost for access to essential services, the bank is rolling out new branches equipped with biometric technology, aiming to slash wait times and serve underserved communities. JOHANNESBURG – South Africans can look forward to a significant expansion of accessible government services with Standard Bank announcing it will launch 20 additional branches for Smart…
In a landmark parliamentary testimony, the Acting Police Minister breaks his silence, backing General Mkhwanazi as a potential whistle-blower while condemning the political decisions that he says left the country vulnerable. CAPE TOWN – Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has unequivocally declared the 2009 disbandment of the elite crime-fighting unit, the Scorpions, a “mistake,” telling Parliament…
As confirmed cases rise to 48, city officials confirm the water supply is clear, leaving the source of the infection unknown and prompting urgent public health warnings. TSHWANE – The City of Tshwane is grappling with a medical mystery as its investigation into a local typhoid outbreak has found no trace of the Salmonella typhi bacteria…
The Department of Employment and Labour reveals that 53 of the 68 claimants are undocumented foreign nationals, creating a major hurdle in processing payouts for the tragic disaster. GEORGE, Western Cape – Eighteen months after the devastating George building collapse that claimed 34 lives and injured 28, survivors and families of the deceased are still waiting…
Undeterred by the loss of senior members to the DA, the party’s new Provincial Task Team promises to rebuild from the grassroots and take the fight “to the doorstep” of its rival. CAPE TOWN – The African National Congress (ANC) in the Western Cape has vowed a dramatic revival, insisting that the high-profile defection of former…
The government is scrambling to assist 17 South Africans, mostly young men from KZN, allegedly lured to the Donbas region by promises of lucrative jobs with mercenary forces. JOHANNESBURG – The South African government has launched an urgent investigation into the plight of 17 citizens who are reportedly trapped in the war-torn Donbas region of Ukraine,…
In a stunning reversal, the MK Party nullifies van Rooyen’s appointment and suspends senior leader John Hlophe, exposing deep internal turmoil. JOHANNESBURG – In a move echoing a painful chapter of the past, uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party leader Jacob Zuma has fired Des van Rooyen as the party’s parliamentary chief whip just a day after appointing…
The US President’s remarks mark a new low in bilateral relations, casting a shadow over South Africa’s historic G20 presidency and its upcoming Johannesburg summit. JOHANNESBURG – In a stunning verbal assault, US President Donald Trump has declared that South Africa “shouldn’t even be in the G’s anymore” and confirmed he will boycott the upcoming G20…
In a significant pre-election blow, the veteran ANC organiser and two ward councillors cross the floor, citing party factionalism and a lack of “coloured” representation. CAPE TOWN – The Democratic Alliance (DA) has scored a significant political victory with the defection of former ANC Western Cape secretary Neville Delport and two ward councillors, bolstering its campaign…
