Author: Tshwarelo eseng Mogakane

BAT continues share buyback
Big Reads, Business

Illicit cigarette traders force BAT SA to shut factory, end 51 years of local production

British American Tobacco South Africa (BAT SA) has announced it will close its Heidelberg manufacturing facility by the end of 2026, bringing an end to local cigarette... Read more.
Macpherson welcomes Malaka's resignation
Politics

‘Tebogo Malaka’s resignation no shield from possible prosecution,’ says minister

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the resignation of Tebogo Malaka as chief executive of the Independent Development Trust (IDT),... Read more.
News

Malesela Teffo resurfaces at FOSA, guns for dodgy cops, politicians

Controversial legal figure and disbarred advocate Malesela Teffo has issued a stark warning to what he calls “crooked cops” and “corrupt politicians,” saying... Read more.
Tebogo Malaka's chuckle
Business

No golden handshake as controversial IDT CEO Tebogo Malaka resigns

The Independent Development Trust has confirmed the resignation of its controversy-mired chief executive officer, Tebogo Malaka, bringing to an end months of uncertainty... Read more.
Reserve Bank lost chance to sweeten 2024 
News

SA Reserve Bank governor joins global campaign backing US central bank boss

South African Reserve Bank (SARB) governor Lesetja Kganyago has joined a powerful international show of unity defending the independence of the US central bank,... Read more.
News

Joburg’s popular strip joint in dark as mayor pulls plug on electricity defaulters

Johannesburg’s popular strip club The Summit was plunged into darkness on Tuesday after City Power disconnected its electricity over an outstanding R2.6-million... Read more.
News

Mpumalanga MEC calls for licence suspensions as speedsters clock up to 203km/h

Mpumalanga Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Jackie Macie has renewed calls for the suspension of driving licences for motorists convicted of excessive... Read more.
Education, News

Premier asks pastors to stop ‘praying for rain’ as storms batter Mpumalanga schools

Heavy rains in Mpumalanga have prompted Premier Mandla Ndlovu to make an unusual appeal to religious leaders, urging them to pause prayers for rain as persistent... Read more.
Mpumalanga celebrates improvement in matric results
Education

Mpumalanga celebrates improvement in matric results as districts deliver steady gains

Despite falling short of its 90% target, Mpumalanga has recorded a clear improvement in the 2025 National Senior Certificate results, with two districts posting... Read more.
Search for new MTPA boss continues
Business

Mpumalanga tourism agency hunts for new CEO after incumbent left under cloud

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has formally advertised for a new chief executive officer, months after former boss Mduduzi Vilakazi quit in the middle... Read more.