In April, women over the age of 50 gathered from across the globe to take part in the South Africa Grannies International Football Tournament (GIFT) in Limpopo. Hosted by the Beka Ntsanwisi Foundation and the Vakhegula Vakhegula Football Club, the event brought together 22 teams from countries such as the USA, Kenya, Mozambique, Zambia, Togo, and South Africa, all united by their passion for football and active aging. The tournament,
A 31% tariff imposed by the United States on South African imports takes effect on Wednesday and has prompted a strategic response from the South African government. The tariffs affect various sectors, including automotive, agriculture, and manufacturing, with potential impacts on jobs and economic growth. ALSO READ: Wesgro supporting exporters amid Trump tariffs International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola and Minster of Trade Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, in a statement
Amid continued talks about the future of the Government of National Unity, both the ANC and the DA have signalled their commitment to the coalition, even as the two parties accuse one another of breaching the statement of intent. The ANC has called for a “reset” in relations within the coalition and promised to re-engage all GNU partners. The DA, for its part, is pressing for meaningful dialogue on a reform agenda that
The City’s Safety and Security Directorate will run its Operation Exodus from on Friday, 11 April 2025 until Thursday, 17 April to ensure road and vehicle safety this Easter long weekend. The operation will offer free vehicle safety checks to long-distance operators before they leave to hit the open road. Road safety will be a top priority this Easter – with Operation Exodus making a return to facilitate vehicle safety checks for long-distance transport
In an ongoing effort to root out the bad apples from its system, the Department of Home Affairs has dismissed six more officials for a variety of transgressions including fraud and corruption. Six others were given final written warnings. Since July last year, the department has sent 33 crooked officials packing. Home affairs minister Leon Schreiber said the dismissals form part of his clean-up campaign. “A further eight officials have already been
