Sol Plaatje suspends controversial municipal manager Thapelo Matlala
The controversy around Sol Plaatje local municipality manager Bartholomew “Thapelo” Matlala has deepened with the council electing to place him on “precautionary... Read more.
Women top list as homeowners in South Africa
The growing influence of women in the South African economy is impossible to ignore. According to the journal Global Africa Network, 22% of businesses are woman-owned,... Read more.
Medical researcher Bonita van der Westhuizen works hard to claim more firsts
A University of the Free State (UFS) staffer who was first to discover the S. oblongispora mucormycosis in sub-Saharan Africa hopes this won’t be her last discovery.... Read more.
Tender that finally ‘sunk’ Sol Plaatje municipal manager
A little-known construction company may prove to be Sol Plaatje municipality’s “untouchable” head honcho’s downfall. According to documents that Sunday World... Read more.
Pep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta out for blood on Emirates pitch
Pep Guardiola made a name for himself as the heartbeat of Barcelona over 11 trophy-laden years, while his countryman Mikel Arteta only graced the La Masia grass... Read more.
EPL Preview: Pep Guardiola takes on Mikel Arteta in battle for Spanish superiority
English Premier League fans are already struggling to keep the excitement contained as the third Super Sunday in a row approaches. Of course, this is when Arsenal,... Read more.
Lending youth business a helping hand to grow
Insurance giant Metropolitan has rolled up its proverbial sleeves to fight the high levels of unemployment among the youth. The company recently launched Metropolitan... Read more.
Soldiers rally to sue state over DRC wages
Nearly 3 000 members of the South African National Defence Force who were deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have vowed to take their fight for... Read more.
UFS to offer four-year degree in agriculture, biosystems engineering from next year
As South Africa battles Millennium Development Goal 1 to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger, which continues to be elusive, the University of the Free State is... Read more.
Manchester City host neighbours United eager for redemption
Although the English Premier League is only three games old, this weekend already introduces a second Super Sunday when Manchester City welcome their red neighbours,... Read more.
