GQEBERHA- Nelson Mandela Bay is facing a tough time after losing 42,000 jobs in the automotive sector due to a 25% tariff imposed by the United States. This sharp decline has pushed the official unemployment rate in the area from 22.3% to 26.4%, while the expanded unemployment rate has soared from 27.1% to 35%. The…
EAST LONDON- East London recently hosted a helpful workshop organized by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) in collaboration with the Department of Social Development (DSD). The event, held at the Premier Hotel Regent on August 11, 2025, aimed to assist non-profit organizations in navigating the funding application process. One of the attendees was a soccer…
The State continues to protect its witnesses by keeping its cards close to its chest, refusing to give the defence names of the unknown additional witnesses and their statements in the murder cases of South African rapper Kiernan „AKA‟ Forbes and his friend Tebello „Tibz‟ Motsoane. The friends were shot dead in Florida Road, Durban,…
One of the first things many football fans in South Africa do when the fixtures for the new season come out is look when the first Soweto derby will be played. The Soweto derby is the biggest game on the South African calendar, regardless of how Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are playing. If the…
The experienced midfielder added that the Boks are ready to return to the standard of play that has earned them immense support in South Africa and certain places abroad. The Springboks will start this year’s competition unbeaten, having beaten Italy and Georgia in the Castle Lager Incoming Series, as well as winning their match against…
Gallants piled on the pressure on the Buccaneers, who’ve had the exact opposite start to the 2025/26 season with no points to their name as yet. Coach Alexandre Lafitte was happy with his side’s execution of the game plan, but admitted that it took some doing to beat last year’s runners-up. “Honestly, I’m very happy…
Former President Thabo Mbeki has revealed critical reasons behind his foundation’s withdrawal from the National Dialogue, a government-led initiative aimed at uniting South Africans to tackle pressing national issues. Central to Mbeki’s decision is the uncertainty surrounding the R700 million budget allocated for the dialogue. Mbeki’s foundation, along with other notable legacy foundations, including the…
Ben Youssef and the second assistant Cedric Kaze oversaw Amakhosi’s first win of the season in front of a sold-out crowd at Athlone Stadium. Goals from Nkosingiphile Ngcobo and Glody Lilepo, ensured Chiefs’ dominance over Stellies continued. Ben Youssef says it was an all-round team performance. “We promised Nasredine Nabi that we would win this…
Following the club’s takeover of SuperSport United, all eyes were on Seema to see how he would manage the transition with a blend of youth and experience. Their pre-season was far from smooth, with Seema only taking charge two weeks before their Betway Premiership opener. He also shared the team talk he delivered ahead of…
Many police officials are likely to face the music and be suspended if police commissioner Fannie Masemola is to be arrested, according to crime analysts. This comes in the wake of allegations that the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) obtained a warrant of arrest against Masemola. The alleged arrest is related to abuse of slush…
