The Weekend View

Mamelodi Sundowns will today enter the 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt, in their final battle in the quest to be crowned African champions. But first, they must knock down the resilient Pyramids FC to become the most successful South African side in the Champions League. The pressure will be on the Brazilians in this second leg of the Champions League final after they conceded an away goal in the...

Properties can be expensive investments, and repossessed homes provide an opportunity to purchase a home at a favorable price. However, property experts say it is important to be aware of potential challenges. To walk us through the process and the pitfalls of buying under these circumstances, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Paul Stevens, chief executive officer of Just Property 

The late ANC struggle icon, Gertrude Shope will be laid to rest in Johannesburg TODAY. The 99 year old Ma-Shope, who passed on last Thursday was the President of the ANC Women's League and the Head of ANC Women Section in exile. She was also amongst the first cohort of women MPs after the first democratic elections in 1994. Throughout her life, she championed the empowerment of women in the ANC an...

Today is World No Tobacco Day.  The global theme this year is "Unmasking the appeal: exposing industry tactics on tobacco and nicotine products. A study conducted by the South African Tobacco-Free Youth Forum shows how the tobacco industry employs aggressive and calculated strategies to appeal directly to young people. Now experts and advocacy groups are calling for decisive action. For more...

The deadline for the public to make submissions to the Joint Constitutional Review Committee ends TODAY and those that have not done so have a few hours left to do so.  The annual review of South Africa's Constitution by the committee is a process designed to assess whether a submission has sufficient merit to warrant a possible amendment to the Constitution, based on the proposals it contain...

The deadline for the public to make submissions to the Joint Constitutional Review Committee ends TODAY and those that have not done so have a few hours left to do so.  The annual review of South Africa's Constitution by the committee is a process designed to assess whether a submission has sufficient merit to warrant a possible amendment to the Constitution, based on the proposals it contain...

Mamelodi Sundowns failed to defend their lead in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final against Pyramids FC. The Brazilians blew their home ground advantage when Pyramids FC levelled 1- all in the dying moments of stoppage time at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.  Sundowns will travel to Egypt for next Sunday's second leg of the Champions League final. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SAfm sports anch...

 The Supreme Court of Appeal has found that a retired gardener and his wife can continue living on a smallholding in Stellenbosch because their land rights are protected under the Extension of Security of Tenure Act (ESTA). The case revolves around a smallholding in Joostenbergvlakte, an agricultural area just outside Stellenbosch where Jacob Pieters and his wife have been living for  37...

This Africa Day coincides with the launch of a new book, 'The Black Atlantic's Triple Burden: Slavery, Colonialism, and Reparations' by Professor Adekeye Adebajo, a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship at the University of Pretoria. The book examines calls for reparations in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas for European-led slavery and colonialism; - &nbsp...

:The University of Johannesburg has launched an online education platform.  UJ says this digital project aligns with its 2035 Strategic Plan of  addressing the growing demand for innovative learning solutions that empower learners across the continent and beyond. The UJ Digital will provide alternative pathways to higher education through Short Learning Programmes (SLPs) and non-subsidis...

All 260 miners at Sibanye Stilwater Mine have now resurfaced. Some of the miners who resurfaced after being trapped underground on Gauteng's far West Rand say they are relieved to have been brought to the surface. About 260 mineworkers were trapped underground since Thursday at the mines Kloof 7 sub-shaft. This after an equipment failure caused debris to damage the main shaft, cutting off their ex...

Mamelodi Sundowns' quest to become the most successful South African squad in continental football starts TODAY when they play Egyptian outfit Pyramids FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium In Pretoria in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final. Kick-off at 3pm. The Brazilians are chasing their second Champions League crown after their first victory in 2016. For a club founded just over a decade a...

South Africa has published a "proposed policy direction" that should allow Elon Musk's Starlink to sidestep the strict ownership requirements in the country's telecoms sector and launch in the country. Communications Minister Solly Malatsi YESTERDAY published  the changes that will allow the country's telecoms regulator, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa - ICASA - to si...

South Africa has published a "proposed policy direction" that should allow Elon Musk's Starlink to sidestep the strict ownership requirements in the country's telecoms sector and launch in the country. Communications Minister Solly Malatsi YESTERDAY published  the changes that will allow the country's telecoms regulator, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa - ICASA - to si...

South Africa's under-20 national team, Amajita, will TODAY face Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final in Egypt. Amajita secured their place in the final after a 1-0 win over Nigeria U20 at the Suez Canal Stadium on Thursday evening. It's South Africa's first time in the final since 1997. To look at TODAY's game Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Mathews Mpete, SABC Sports analyst 

President Cyril Ramaphosa is due to start a working visit to the United States TOMORROW and is expected meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington on Wednesday. The high-stakes meeting comes as tensions between South Africa and the United States have reached their lowest point in years. Trump has cut all U.S. financial assistance to South Africa, citing disapproval of the la...

Economist Dawie Roodt says that most public South African universities should be closed, and that the government should allocate more funds to private institutions. He argues that they do not produce the required skills and that the quality of state-owned universities has declined. He says South Africa has one of the worst primary education systems in the world and that many of these institutions...

Researchers at the University of Pretoria have identified the gene that is responsible for diet-related obesity. By exploring the role of the novel gene, they have made a potential breakthrough in current knowledge about the cellular mechanisms that drive fat accumulation. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to  Prof. Melvin Ambele of the University of Pretoria's Institute for Cellular and Molecular...

The Office of the Chief Justice says it is working to review and strengthen internal controls to safeguard the credibility of courts through the prevention and early detection of fraud and corruption. This follows THIS WWEEK's exposure of alleged systemic corruption at the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court in Mthatha. There are claims that court officials solicit bribes, some as high as 15-t...

Incomplete projects, while profits escalate are some of the findings of a study by Mining Affected Communities in Action into some mining companies when looking at their Social and Labour Plans. The organisation found that 11 mining companies are not meeting the promises they made to improve the communities they are mining in. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Christopher Rutledge, MACUA  Execu...

South Africa's second-hand car market is growing rapidly, with used vehicle applications now outpacing new vehicle applications by more than two to one, according to WesBank's 2024 data. While affordability is a major appeal, many buyers face unexpected risks – from odometer fraud and stolen or cloned vehicles, to rejected insurance claims due to undisclosed histories or limited cover....

As public institutions face mounting pressure to restore financial accountability and credibility, a new artificial intelligence platform, developed here in South Africans, has been unveiled to catch irregularities before they spiral into full-blown crises. The platform, called Audrey, monitors transactions and data in real time, flagging anomalies and potential compliance breaches within minutes....

As winter temperatures drop, your skin could show it in dryness, redness, and even that lifeless, dull look. from heated indoors to icy outdoors, can damage your skin's protective barrier. Lauren Blythe, founder of Soliette, says a consistent skincare routine is vital. She advises a professional skin analysis, richer moisturizers, gentler cleansers, and hydrating serums with hyaluronic acid. She a...

The rich cultural diversity of South Africa is beautifully reflected in its legal framework, particularly concerning marriages. The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, 1998, holds a pivotal role in acknowledging and safeguarding the institution of customary marriages. While the importance of lobola as a customary practice cannot be denied, recent High Court judgments have highlighted that the...

Kaizer Chiefs have finally broken their decade-long silverware drought, defeating fierce rivals Orlando Pirates 2-1 in a pulsating Nedbank Cup final at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Captain Yusuf Maart netted the winner in the 80th minute, capping off a spirited performance by Amakhosi. Earlier, Gaston Sirino converted a penalty before Pirates equalised through Evidence Makgopa. But on this grand stage,...