Author: Larson Thebe
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has dismissed as untrue and unfounded reports that the taxi industry has resolved to demand money from private vehicle drivers and impound their vehicles if they fail to pay the money. The association said such misinformation is circulating on social media platforms, and it discouraged the public from taking such unfounded reports seriously. The comments come after videos emerged on social media, showing some taxi drivers and their patrol vehicles, confronting motorists who had given motorists lifts in their private vehicles. “SANTACO categorically distances itself from and condemns the unlawful actions of individuals…
The Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille used her opening remarks at the Africa Travel Indaba 2025 in Durban, to highlight the positive role played by the sector in creating jobs and expanding the economy. According to De Lille, Tourism activities have bolstered South Africa and the entire continent. “In 2024, South Africa alone, we welcomed 8.9 million tourists, their direct spending contribution was R91.6 billion, supporting and estimated 1.6 million jobs. “In the first quarter of 2025, South Africa welcomed close to 2.6 million tourists, reflecting a 5.7% growth compared to the same period in 2024. “According to UN…
In a bid to resolve the non-payment of scholar transport operators in the North West, the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management has implemented several measures. These include the establishment of a ‘War Room’ led by the Head of Department Dr Hans Kekana, disbursement of two payments per week and working closely with the Department of Education. The department measures come after several operators downed tools recently, complaining about the non-payment of their services. This resulted in some learners unable to attend classes, due to the unavailability of the buses. “On the delay of payments, we had received 928…
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has congratulated the U20 men’s national team, Amajita, after the team qualified for the U20 FIFA World Cup. This after they beat the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) 1-0 in the quarterfinals of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Egypt to advance to the semifinals. The win ensured that the team booked their ticket to the Cup which will be played in Chile in September this year. “This is another momentous occasion. It comes so soon after we qualified for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Sunday, and the FIFA…
Following months of diplomatic tensions, President Cyril Ramaphosa and his US counterpart, Donald Trump, will meet next week in Washington, D.C., during a G20 Summit. The meeting was confirmed by Trump during a media briefing, where he again sought to justify his stance on South Africa and granting so-called 49 Afrikaners refugee status, who arrived in the US on Monday evening. “South African leadership is coming to see me next week. We’re supposed to have a G20 meeting,” said Trump. Trump again repeated unfounded and unsubstantiated allegations about genocide in South Africa, which influenced his decision to resettle Afrikaners in the…
Food company Tiger Brands has presented a settlement offer to attorneys representing plaintiffs in the listeriosis matter. According to the company, the offer was made by its attorneys QBE Insurance Group Limited to specific classes of claimants who suffered from listeriosis. The plaintiffs filed a class action against the company following the outbreak of listeriosis in the country in 2017 which affected more than 820 people and claimed 218 lives. This after they consumed contaminated processed food products, mainly polony and viennas produced at the Tiger Brands facility in Polokwane and distributed from their Germiston facility. The company said the…
The Communications Workers Union (CWU) has accused the two countries’ struggling Post Office Business Rescue Practitioners (BRP), Anoosh Rooplal and Juanito Damons, of failing to turn around the state of the parastatal and protect jobs since their appointment. SAPO was placed under business rescue in July 2023 with Rooplal and Damons appointed BRPs to help revitalise the SOE. The union was reacting to the reports that SAPO will soon receive a financial boost after it successfully applied for R381 million in funding via the Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS). The fund, although a fraction of the R3.8 billion that the…
The City of Tshwane has assured residents that it’ll restore electricity at the Weskoppies Hospital in Pretoria, after it disconnected it yesterday, over the unpaid R1.2 million electricity debt. The municipality said this is after the Gauteng Department of Health made a commitment to settle the outstanding amount before the end of business today. “This was not a decision taken lightly. “We are sensitive to the critical role that hospitals play and deeply respect the work of healthcare professionals, as well as the duty of care owed to the most vulnerable in our society. “However, the City has a responsibility…
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) said 115 motorists were arrested for drunk driving between 28 April and 4 May 2025. According to the JMPD, this took place during its ongoing efforts to enhance road safety in the city. The department said this figure highlights the persistent dangers posed by impaired driving and underscores the JMPD’s commitment to tackling this issue head-on. “While the JMPD is actively working to enforce traffic laws and apprehend offenders, road safety is a shared responsibility. We urge the public to make responsible decisions, avoid driving after consuming alcohol, and report any instances of suspected…
Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman has heaped praise on his squad after they won the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Los Angeles by beating Spain 19-5 to lift the World Championship trophy for the first time. The coach also heaped praise at the team’s dominance at the championship held at the Dignity Health Sports Park which saw them outplay arch-rivals France, Great Britain, Argentina in the pool stages, and continue with New Zealand and Spain. Blitzboks Captain Selvyn Davids, Mfundo Ndhlovu, Ricardo Duarttee scored the team’s tries and were converted by Ronald Brown and Tristan Leyds. “This team delivered…