Author: Larson Thebe
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named a strong and experienced squad for their opening Castle Lager Incoming Series Test against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday. The squad features 20 Rugby World Cup winners, 12 started in the cup final, while three came off the bench. “This is the team we believe will give us the impetus we need against Ireland, who are the second highest ranked team in the world. We are blessed to have a lot of depth in our squad, and we are in a fortunate position to have several Rugby World Cup-winners in our…
Sibanye-Stillwater said it will retrench more than 2000 workers at its local gold operations in the country and Southern Africa. The company said the announcement comes after it concluded consultations with relevant stakeholders that includes organised labour and other representatives of affected non-unionised employees. “As per the announcement on 11 April 2024, 3,107 employees and 915 contractors were potentially affected by the section 189 process. Constructive consultations were held with affected stakeholders, during which various avoidance measures to mitigate possible retrenchments and minimise job losses at the operations and associated services were considered,” said Sibanye-Stillwater’s CEO Neal Froneman. The mining…
The Springbok said it is ready to face-off with Ireland at the Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday at 17:00. The Irish is the last team to beat the Boks, during the pool stages of last year’s Rugby World Cup in Paris, France, and the Boks are expected to seek revenge following the defeat. This would be the Boks second Test of the season, after they beat Wales 41-13 at the Twickenham stadium in London more than a week ago. The Boks are however cautious that the Irish are not happy with their success and will want to dampen the…
The announcement of Gauteng Members of the Executive Committee (MEC’s) by Premier Panyaza Lesufi has again been postponed, to Tuesday. This followed a deadlock between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA) regarding the composition of the Provincial Legislature. The announcement was expected to take place on Monday evening, after it was postponed more than a week ago. “We’re not forming a coalition, or even a grand coalition with the DA, we are following a framework of the ANC as adopted in the National Executive Committee. We have deadlocked not once with the DA in the province because we…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced his much-anticipated 7th administration executive council in Pretoria on Sunday night. The announcement, which was scheduled for 21:00, began almost an hour later as the president said he was still consulting with political leaders and other stakeholders till the very end. Addressing the nation, Ramaphosa said by casting their votes on the 29th of May, South Africans made it clear that they expect political parties to work together to deliver on a mandate of transformation, growth, and renewal. Ramaphosa said to give effect to this mandate, some political parties agreed that a Government of National…
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Opening of Parliament Address (OPA) will take place on 18 July, as a platform for the President to outline the priorities of the 7th Administration. According to parliament, the OPA marks the start of the new administration, and that the president will outline the government’s agenda, legislative priorities, and key policy directions. “President Cyril Ramaphosa has called a Joint Sitting of the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) for the Opening of Parliament and the President’s delivery of the Opening of Parliament Address The President has called for the OPA, as a platform…
The Proteas have walloped Afghanistan by nine wickets to reach the finals of the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup at the Brian Lara Stadium, in Trinidad. The Proteas, who won the toss and elected to bat, restricted Afghanistan to 56, before marching to the finals on 60/1. Captain Aiden Markram attributed the win to the bowler’s excellent performance. “The bits that we’re realising now, it’s obviously a really nice feeling, really good feeling. “This team’s been together for a long time now as a whiteball group, both formats, and it’s nice for us to get to a final. …
Kenyan President William Ruto has withdrawn the 2024 Finance Bill that has caused massive protests in the east African country. The bill has seen daily protests by Kenyans, leading to the death of 22 people and left scores others injured. The bill was adopted by legislators last week and was supposed to be signed into law soon. “Having reflected on the continuing conversation around the content of the Finance Bill 2024, and listening keenly to the people of Kenya who have said loudly that they want nothing to do with this Finance Bill 2024, I concede and therefore I would not…
Gauteng police are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder, after a woman believed to be in her 40’s was shot dead in Fleurhof Roodepoort this morning, while boarding a Metrobus to work. “It is alleged that the suspect was inside the bus as it stopped at the bus stop. As the woman was about to get into the bus, the suspect fired several shots at her,” said police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Mavela Masondo Masondo added that after the shooting, the suspect jumped into a white VW Gold and sped off. They also dismissed reports that the shooting was transport-related, as…
The latest Quarterly Employment Statistics survey released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), revealed that total employment in the formal non-agricultural sector decreased by 67 000 in the first quarter of 2024, bringing the level of employment to 10,7 million. “The survey showed that 74 000 jobs were lost between March 2023 and March 2024. Total number of employees declined by 67 000, or -0,6%. This is a decrease from the 10 731 000 reported in December 2023 to 10 664 000 in March 2024,” said Stats SA’s Director for Quarterly Employment Statistics, Matlapane Masupye. Masupye highlighted that trade and community services industries…