The Competition Commission has released its first Cost of Living (COL) Report, offering a comprehensive analysis of the rising costs of essential goods and services in South Africa. The report, published on Thursday, expands on the Commission’s earlier Essential Food Price Monitoring (EFPM) Report, first introduced in 2020 to track food prices. Unlike the EFPM… Continue reading Rising Costs: Commission Report Exposes Pressure on South African Households
Big VAR Boost for South African Football
South African football’s dream of utilising the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system is closer to reality. This comes after the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture allocated R82-million for VAR. “The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) is pleased to announce significant progress in the procurement and implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR)… Continue reading Big VAR Boost for South African Football
Rape Convictions Rise, But Calls Grow for Tougher and Faster Sentences Nationwide
South African courts have in recent days handed down a series of notable convictions and heavy sentences in sexual offences cases, reflecting the country’s ongoing struggle against gender-based violence (GBV) and the justice system’s efforts to respond with severity. On Thursday, the Fraserburg Regional Court in the Northern Cape sentenced 37-year-old Dawid Bitterbos to four… Continue reading Rape Convictions Rise, But Calls Grow for Tougher and Faster Sentences Nationwide
The Pull Her Down Syndrome is a Betrayal of Sisterhood: What Happened to Rebuilding Bonds Across Generations?
Have you ever experienced the hurt of a woman minimising your accomplishments, downplaying your successes, or discarding you? Pull Her Down Syndrome is the term for these challenging phenomena.More than a slight to the ego, it is a betrayal of sisterhood. All too frequently, women who question the status quo are labelled as “difficult” or… Continue reading The Pull Her Down Syndrome is a Betrayal of Sisterhood: What Happened to Rebuilding Bonds Across Generations?
Boks Team Named for New Zealand Battle
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has stuck to his tried and tested combinations for their third Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter against the All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday. Erasmus has made only four changes to the starting team that beat the Wallabies in Cape Town, with Jesse Kriel retaining the captaincy. The… Continue reading Boks Team Named for New Zealand Battle
Lesotho FA Dares Bafana Bafana to Field Teboho Mokoena
Lesotho’s Football Association has sent a warning to their counterparts, the South African Football Association (SAFA), regarding Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena. Mokoena is once again in the spotlight ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers. He was fielded in Bafana Bafana’s 2-0 win over Lesotho in March while suspended for accumulating two yellow… Continue reading Lesotho FA Dares Bafana Bafana to Field Teboho Mokoena
ANC By-Election Wins Boost Confidence, Backed by IEC Results
The African National Congress (ANC) has secured definitive victories in recent by-elections, reinforcing its appeal among voters and marking a moment of renewal for the party. Official confirmation from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) adds credibility and transparency to the outcomes, highlighting the ANC’s ongoing grassroots strength. Earlier this year, the ANC held onto key… Continue reading ANC By-Election Wins Boost Confidence, Backed by IEC Results
China Reaffirms Partnership with Mozambique Against Global Hegemony
China has reiterated its commitment to strengthening political and economic ties with Mozambique while joining forces to oppose global hegemony and power politics, China’s ambassador to Mozambique, Zheng Xuan, said on Wednesday. Speaking at the Symposium on China–Mozambique Relations at Joaquim Chissano University, Zheng underlined Beijing’s intention to work with Mozambique and other peace-oriented nations… Continue reading China Reaffirms Partnership with Mozambique Against Global Hegemony
From Ruins to Renewal: Cyclone Victims Begin New Life in Sofala
Six years after Cyclone Idai tore through central Mozambique, leaving a trail of destruction and despair, hundreds of families in Sofala province are finally moving into new homes. On Wednesday, the Buddhist-inspired Tzu Chi Foundation handed over 840 houses in Búzi district, part of an ambitious reconstruction project valued at US$33 million. The homes are… Continue reading From Ruins to Renewal: Cyclone Victims Begin New Life in Sofala
China Unveils Nuclear Triad for First Time in Parade
BEIJING, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) — China unveiled its land-, sea-, and air-based strategic forces as the nuclear triad for the first time in Wednesday’s V-Day military parade. The triad included JingLei-1 air-based long-range missile, JuLang-3 submarine-launched intercontinental missile, DongFeng-61 land-based intercontinental missile, and new type DongFeng-31 land-based intercontinental missile. The weapons are China’s strategic “ace”… Continue reading China Unveils Nuclear Triad for First Time in Parade