Month: July 2024
News24 | New Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has her work cut out for her, say experts
Siviwe Gwarube and her family were crushed on Saturday night when India beat South Africa at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final. But on Sunday, it was a presumably different picture as she was appointed Minister of Basic Education.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Overhauled and shaken up: Is Ramaphosa’s new economic cluster primed for growth?
The economic cluster is by far the most important for the success of the Government of National Unity.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Nick Hedley | Transnet could scupper crucial rail reforms with nonsensical fee proposal
Transnet is making it difficult for private companies to help it resolve the logistics crisis, says Nick Hedley.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Steinhoff execs accused of using ‘sophisticated washing machine’ to create fake €1bn profit
The State has accused former Steinhoff executives Ben la Grange and Stéhan Grobler of forming a conspiracy with the late Markus Jooste to pump the disgraced retailer full of fake profits.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Students drown in debt as NSFAS drops the ball
Beneficiaries of NSFAS claim they have been left with huge amounts of debt after NSFAS failed to pay their fees or defunded them without explanation.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Boycott paying rates’ – Disgruntled civic movement tells Eastern Cape residents
The civic movement, Komani Progress Action [KPA], has urged residents of the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality to boycott paying rates until such time as the municipality ceases to exist.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Speed, scenery, and thrills: SA’s soon-to-be longest-ever zipline and 6 other scenic rides
Ziplines are a great way to sightsee in South Africa, and there are several dotted around the country.
Continue ReadingNews24 | MyCiTi commuters frustrated as City of Cape Town ups its fares
A MyCiTi trip will cost you 5% more from 1 July, and commuters are not happy about it.
Continue ReadingNews24 | SA malls to get ‘Rolex boutiques’ despite local office closure
Rolex said that it is committed to strengthening its retail presence in South Africa, despite the closure of its local affiliate office this month.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Rob Houwing | Target 2027: These toe-to-toe Proteas deserve focus on positives
Amidst the bitter disappointment of blowing a captivating final, this SA cricket side still shouts "progress", insists Rob Houwing.
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