Month: February 2025
News24 | SA Rugby fronts up to unions as failed equity deal commands centre stage
The South African Rugby Union's executive committee will meet on Thursday to discuss a proposal sent to them by seven unions, who voted against the Ackerley Sports Group private equity bid, regarding the appointment of a Transaction Committee.
Continue ReadingNews24 | US skipping G20 talks due to South Africa’s ‘anti-American’ agenda: Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday he would skip Group of 20 talks this month in South Africa, accusing the host government of an "anti-American" agenda.
Continue ReadingNews24 | 12 years of failure: AG slams ‘total breakdown’ of controls at workplace injury fund
The Compensation Fund has received 12 straight years of audit disclaimers, meaning the AG does not have enough information to form an opinion on its financials.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Billboard on wheels to audiobook star: 10 easy ways to make passive income
With many withdrawing from their retirement following the introduction of the two-pot system, exploring income streams for cash flow without an additional job might be worthwhile.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Many South Africans are drowning in debt – often due to a bad move in their twenties
The proportion of take-home pay that applicants need to service debt is very high compared to many other countries - 68%. For those earning more than R35 000 a month, the situation is even worse - 74% of take-home pay is needed to service debts.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Claims SA in DRC over Ramaphosa’s mining interests ‘devoid of truth’ – president’s spokesperson
The claim that South Africa's mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is in service of mining interests displays a lack of understanding of South Africa's history of peacekeeping on the continent, says Vincent Magwenya, President Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesperson.
Continue ReadingNews24 | WATCH | True grit: Nicklaas is 9 and has one leg, but that has not doused his passion for running
Nicklaas van Heerden, a spirited young athlete who has one leg, captivated social media by participating in a 100m race on crutches. Despite early challenges, his passion for athletics has flourished.
Continue ReadingNews24 | How did Ramaphosa do with SONA 2024’s commitments?
While President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address in February 2024 might be best remembered for the wonderful life of a fictional character, Tintswalo, the president did make some real-world commitments.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Pieter du Toit | Tectonic shifts and realpolitik: Ramaphosa must be ruthless, implement radical change
There world is changing under our feet, and doddering along with the same old failed policies will condemn South Africa to the club of also-rans. SA needs urgent and radical policy reform, says Pieter du Toit.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Carol Paton | The State of the Nation in the shadow of Trump
The first State of the Nation of the government of national unity takes place in a new era - a world that none of us have seen before or could have imagined, says Carol Paton.
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