The Weekend View

President Cyril Ramaphosa says his administration is determined to address the service delivery challenges and the current mismanagement in the North West to restore public confidence. Accompanied by some of his cabinet ministers, Ramaphosa held a meeting with North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi and his executive. Currently, the North West has the highest unemployment rate in the country at over 52...

Road Traffic Infringement Authority (RTIA) is set to rollout the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences system (AARTO) to 69 municipalities across the country on December 1 this year.  This it says is an effort to curb the high number of road fatalities in the country.  Most sections of the act will come into effect in major municipalities across the country on December 1,...

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will try out his new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington, New Zealand, THIS MORNING. Kick of is at 09h05.(5 past nine).  The Springboks will be desperate to bounce back from their 24-17 defeat last weekend at Eden Park to stay in the running for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship title, as well as retain the Freedom Cup betwee...

The Springbok Women will TODAY take up the mantle for South African Rugby when they take on France in the Women's Rugby World Cup tournament in Northampton, England . This after the Springboks suffered a 24-17 defeat to the All Blacks at Eden Park yesterday.  Coach Rassie Erasmus has admitted his team were the architects of their own downfall and hinted at changes ahead of next weekend's must...

The commission of inquiry into the Usindiso building fire has concluded its work, with a final report submitted to Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi.  The commission was established two years ago after 76 people lost their lives when a massive fire broke out and destroyed a hijacked Joburg CBD building. The commission was then set up to probe causes of fire and the broader issue of hijacked...

The Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid and activists, including 10 South African activists and the Swedish climate and political campaigner Greta Thunberg, will soon be setting sail for the Gaza Strip in an effort to break Israel's siege on the region and deliver aid to Palestinians. The boats left Spain last week and are now in Tunisia from where they will set sail across the Mediter...

Former MK Party secretary general Floyd Shivambu YESTERDAY officially unveiled Afrika Mayibuye Movement as a political party, announcing himself as the president of the organisation. Shivambu declared the formation of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement, abbreviated as "Mayibuye", alongside the release of its founding document, the Africa Mayibuye Restoration Manifesto. The new party's leadership structu...

The second annual Combating Corruption Summit ended in JHB yesterday with participants demanding accountability, integrity, and active citizenship from every South African. The three-day event, hosted by the University of Johannesburg, brought together policymakers, industry leaders, civil society, law enforcement, and academia to devise tangible strategies to tackle corruption. To tell us more ab...

In June this year we had an extensive interview with  Advocate Douglas Shaw, who is spearheading the R60 billion class action against the major banks, for repossessing homes and selling them off for a fraction of their worth.  Banks in South Africa have been criticised for using aggressive tactics to address home loan arrears. Some of these tactics include initiating legal action for rep...

Rugby fans around the world are waiting to see if the Springboks can make history THIS MORNING in their highly anticipated showdown against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland. New Zealand will be defending a proud 31-year unbeaten streak at Eden Park against the reigning World Champions and defending Rugby Championship champions, the Springboks, who last won at the famous Auckland stadium 88 yea...

As we conclude Women's Month, we start the show with Women's Rugby....... The Springbok Women's team is just hours away from a crucial game when they take on Italy in the second match at the Women's Rugby World Cup in England TODAY.  Kick off is at 4:30 this afternoon. Victory over the Italians in Pool D will secure a top two finish for the South Africans and guarantee a place in the quarterf...

Energy regulator Nersa confirmed in a statement THIS WEEK that it has entered into a settlement with Eskom, following the mistakes it made in determining the utility's revenue for the current and next two financial years. As a result, consumers will have to cough up R54 billion more through higher electricity tariffs, phased in over 2 years. Electricity tarriffs, that had been set to rise at 5,4%...

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains shockingly prevalent across South Africa. Despite the country's robust legal framework and policies aimed at tackling GBV, experts say the practice is deeply rooted in societal norms and incidents continue to escalate at an alarming rate. In 2024 , the HSRC released The First South African National Gender-Based Violence Study. The HSRC survey showed that a third...

Legendary actress Nandi Nyembe will be buried today ........ Nandi passed away on Sunday at the age of 75 . Her career, which began in the 1970s. She delivered unforgettable performances in iconic television series such as Yizo Yizo, where she portrayed a strong matriarchal figure. She was best known for her iconic roles as Nandi Sibiya on Zone 14 and sister Lizzie in Soul City. To find out more w...

ActionSA YESTERDAY celebrated its 5th anniversary. The party was launched on 29 August during the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020. The party has since grown into a significant opposition force, governing Tshwane, securing six seats in parliament, and becoming the 7th largest party nationally. Over the years, it has championed many causes including calls for firmer action against illegal immigration and...

The SACP says limited funds will not deter it from contesting the 2026 local government elections. The party's General Secretary Solly Mapaila says they will rely on grassroot support to ensure the success of their campaign. He was speaking to the SABC on the sidelines as the party started it's three-day Central Committee plenary meeting in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, YESTERDAY. The plenary will r...

The Springboks bounced back from defeat a week ago as they produced a masterly kicking performance in a 30-22 win over the Wallabies in their Rugby Championship match at the Cape Town Stadium YESTERDAY. The Boks will head to New Zealand next, needing at least one win in two matches against the All Blacks if they are to have a chance of defending their title. In Australia the Proteas are this morni...

Thembinkosi Mthembu has received overwhelmingly positive reviews for his performance as King Dingiswayo in Shaka iLembe, with audiences and critics praising his nuanced portrayal, talent, and impact on the series. Mthembu's depiction of the complex ruler was described as "iconic," "career-defining," and "brilliant," even earning him a South African Film and Television Award - SAFTA - and a Sabela...

Startup Huddle is set to establish its new Pretoria chapter this week , on the 28th of August 2025.  This global initiative, driven by the Global Entrepreneurship Network is in partnership with the TUT's Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED). It aims to provide local entrepreneurs, startups, and changemakers with a vibrant and inclusive platform to discuss challenges, gather crowdsour...

The Ad Hoc Committee set up to probe allegations of threats to national security made by Kwa-Zulu Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has finally adopted its terms of reference. The inquiry will investigate claims that criminal syndicates have infiltrated the police and the justice system. The Committee has until October to deliver its report to Parliament. For the la...

Palestinians are fleeing parts of Gaza City after the Israeli military began the first stages of a planned ground offensive. Israel's troops THIS WEEK established a foothold on the outskirts of the city - which is home to more than a million Palestinians - after days of intense bombing and artillery fire. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza City have been ordered to evacuate and head to...

Violent crime on Table Mountain is on the increase. This is according to volunteer groups or concerned mountain users. They have now  launched a petition calling on SANParks to tackle crime and the deterioration of conditions on the mountain. Meanwhile,  South African National Parks (SANParks) has denied that  there is an increase in crime on the mountain and says the numbers are st...

Violent crime on Table Mountain is on the increase. This is according to volunteer groups or concerned mountain users. They have now  launched a petition calling on SANParks to tackle crime and the deterioration of conditions on the mountain. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Taahir Osman, Founder of Take Back our Mountains

The Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) is calling on the South African government to ratify regulations that make it mandatory for foods high in salt, sugar and saturated fat to carry clear warning labels on the front of packages. This it says will empower consumers to make informed  and healthier decisions when buying food.  This week HEALA concluded its roadshows aimed at raising awarenes...

Australia and South Africa will battle on two fronts TODAY with the Proteas playing the second One Day International of the three-match series. The match will be in MacKay in Queensland. And after a week of licking their wounds, defending Rugby Championship kings, South Africa, will TODAY take on Australia in the second round of the showdown in Cape Town. The Springboks are desperate to turn the t...