Eight arrested for running R4 billion diamond investment scam
Eight suspects have been arrested for running an elaborate scam that saw unsuspecting diamond investors being duped of a staggering R4 billion. The arrests were... Read more.
First case of new mpox variant confirmed in Germany
The new clade Ib variant of the mpox virus has been detected in Germany for the first time, the country’s leading public health authority, the Robert Koch Institute... Read more.
Recode meters or face darkness, Eskom warns prepaid clients
Eskom has advised prepaid electricity users to comply with the Standard Transfer Specification Association’s mandate to recode their meters by November 24.... Read more.
Two thirds in Europe’s richest economy back Harris over Trump
Around two-thirds of Germans of voting age are backing Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the presidential elections in the United States, according to a survey... Read more.
Kids want their voice heard in GBVF issues, adults must step aside
Ahead of the upcoming Sexual Violence Research Initiative Forum 2024 taking place in Cape Town this week, children in South Africa voiced their concerns that the... Read more.
28% of workers go broke before payday, tap into credit to survive
Insightful statistics from financial institution Standard Bank have revealed that a large chunk of individuals saw their salaries running out before pay day. “Nearly... Read more.
Moegoe: Busisiwe Mkhwebane
Moegoe: Busisiwe Mkhwebane This week’s Moegoe of the Week award goes to former public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Her political journey – from a car... Read more.
Too early to blow trumpet about virtues of new unity government
If, as the saying goes, a week is a long time in politics, where does that leave the 100 days used traditionally for new governments or administrations to sit back... Read more.
BMW workers must face the music for medical aid scam
The Labour Court has dismissed a bid by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) that it intervene in disciplinary processes unleashed on hundreds... Read more.
MPs call for SIU probe into National Skills Fund
Parliament’s portfolio committee on higher education wants President Cyril Ramaphosa to sign a proclamation that will instruct the Special Investigating Unit (SIU)... Read more.
