Sunday World News Updates

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says the South African government has a central role in the successful implementation of country’s industrial policy. However, the implementation requires close collaboration between government, business, labour, and civil society for it to succeed. He was speaking at a Ministerial Post–Budget Vote Media… Read more »

Chinese President Xi Jinping has replied to a letter from Chinese and US students participating in “A Shared Voyage: China-US Youth Friendship Program”, encouraging them to make new contributions to the stable, healthy and sustainable development of China-US relations. “I am delighted to know that the students from both countries… Read more »

The ANC in the Western Cape has accused the DA-led provincial government of neglecting poor communities after an oversight visit found what it described as “deeply concerning” conditions at Matthew Goniwe Clinic in Khayelitsha. During the oversight visit, officials said they found the clinic to be “severely overcrowded, structurally inadequate… Read more »

Surviving a rare autoimmune disease that left her limbs paralysed, the founder of LDK Jewels turned to diamonds as a medium for storytelling, healing, and African luxury. In the glossy world of fine jewellery, origin stories often revolve around heritage or formal training. Lindiwe Duduzile Kunene’s path is neither. The… Read more »

Life Healthcare Group has reported a modest increase in revenue and earnings for the six months ended March 31 recording 2.4% increase in revenue to R12.4-billion. Operational profit before non-trading items increased by 8.4%, reflecting what the company described as a solid underlying operational performance, although results were partly affected… Read more »

A 56-year-old wanted fugitive was arrested on Wednesday at his home in Kabega Park, Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape for the alleged sexual abuse of his daughter. The suspect is expected to appear before the Gqeberha Magistrate’s Court on Friday facing an extradition application by the government of the US… Read more »

A former Pretoria midwife has been handed a 23-year effective sentence following her conviction on multiple charges, including assault, assault involving a legal duty, culpable homicide, fraud and employing an unqualified person. Pretoria high court judge Papi Mosopa imposed a range of sentences on Yolande Maritz Fouchee (48), a former… Read more »

A moving tribute born from an unexpected stage moment has now become a lasting musical celebration of one of South Africa’s most revered theatre icons. Singer and storyteller Nomabotwe has officially released Siyakukhumbula, an Ode to Nomhle Nkonyeni, an emotionally rich tribute dedicated to the late legendary actress Nomhle Nkonyeni.… Read more »

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has identified the alleged hospital insider and the businessman it says orchestrated a vast procurement network that drained hundreds of millions of rand from Tembisa Hospital, while simultaneously securing court orders to freeze more than R8-million in assets linked to the pair. In a major… Read more »

Knysna municipality in the Western Cape has been slapped with a R10-million fine after pleading guilty to breaching several environmental laws linked to its collapsing sewerage system and widespread pollution in the Southern Cape. The Knysna Regional Court convicted the municipality on Wednesday for contravening the National Environmental Management Act,… Read more »