JOHANNESBURG, February 19 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) announced on Tuesday it has signed a license agreement with leading global over-the-top (OTT) video service Viu, operated by PCCW Media and Vuclip. SABC spokesperson Neo Momodu said through the partnership, Viu gained exclusive digital rights to selected SABC titles, as well as a slate of premium […]
DURBAN, February 18 – A 27-year-old woman was arrested on Monday for allegedly dumping a newborn baby girl in a stormwater drain in the Newlands East area of Durban a week ago. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, colonel Thembeka Mbhele, said the suspect was arrested on Monday at a local hospital and was facing attempted murder charges. […]
JOHANNESBURG, February 18 – An investigation into Gauteng’s two mayoral councils that illegally invested public funds at the now-defunct VBS Mutual Bank is almost completed, said Gauteng Premier David Makhura. He said investigators will hand over the report to him next week. “I keenly await the outcome of the forensic investigation into VBS instituted by […]
JOHANNESBURG, February 18 – African Global Operations, formerly Bosasa Operations, on Monday announced that its group of companies were filing for voluntary liquidation following the closure of bank accounts and this would lead to 4,500 job losses. “It is with deep regret that the board of directors announces the closure of African Global Operations group […]
JOHANNESBURG, February 15 – Cricket SA (CSA) has thrown its weight behind Caster Semenya in her fight for gender equality ahead of her landmark hearing at the Court of Arbitration (CAS) next week. The double 800 metres Olympic champion is set to challenge a proposed rule by the International Athletics Federation (IAAF) aiming to restrict […]
CAPE TOWN, February 15 – Corruption is so entrenched in the fabric of the national government that is hard to see how it can be eradicated without destroying the governing party, Western Cape Premier Helen Zille said on Friday. “Corruption is so entrenched in the fabric of the national government but it’s hard to see […]
MAHIKENG, February 15 – Progress has been made to restore order in North West, provincial Premier Job Mokgoro said on Friday. “We can today, without any fear of contradiction, report to this august house and the people of the North West province that significant progress has been made in steering this province in the right […]
JOHANNESBURG, February 15 – Eskom was not likely to implement load shedding on Friday, the power utility said. “Due to further improvement in generation performance and the notable strides made in replenishing water and diesel reserves, Eskom is not likely to implement load shedding on Friday. We thank South Africans and all our customers for […]
PARLIAMENT, February 14 – President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday hit back at Congress of the People (Cope) leader Mosiuoa Lekota who the previous day accused him of selling out by collaborating with the police’s security branch during the apartheid era. “I have never ever been a spy. I’ve never worked with the enemy. All […]
JOHANNESBURG, February 14 – Sibanye-Stillwater said on Thursday that it would begin consultations with relevant stakeholders in terms of Section 189A of the Labour Relations Act regarding the possible restructuring of its gold operations which might affect more than 6,000 workers. The diversified miner said the restructuring process was as a result of ongoing financial losses experienced […]