Sunday World News Updates

The Building Industry Bargaining Council (BIBC) has warned that the government’s decision to blacklist 52 construction companies has exposed a widespread culture of non-compliance across the country’s building industry. Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson had announced that these construction companies were banned for poor performance, tender corruption… Read more »

The police diver who stunned South Africans after being lowered from a helicopter into the crocodile-infested Komati River to retrieve a 500kg reptile believed to have ingested missing businessman Gabriel Batista has revealed the terrifying thoughts racing through his mind while hanging above the notorious waters. “You start to realise… Read more »

Following a record-breaking rush for Scorpion Kings Live at FNB Stadium, organisers have confirmed that an additional batch of tickets will be released today (May 6) at 5pm, giving thousands more fans a shot at attending what is fast becoming Amapiano’s biggest live event. The announcement comes after a chaotic… Read more »

A counsel for the minister of trade and industry, Parks Tau, on Wednesday defended the Legal Sector Code in court as a constitutional obligation aimed at advancing transformation in the legal profession, arguing that the process followed all legal requirements and that transformation in South Africa was “non-negotiable”. Adv Fana… Read more »

Households are being warned not to simply absorb the latest surge in fuel prices considering that sharp increases threaten to squeeze already stretched budgets. Hayley Parry, money coach and facilitator at 1Life’s Truth About Money, said the rise in fuel costs represents a financial shock that requires an active response… Read more »

A law enforcement operation conducted by the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) has led to over 500 taxis and vehicles being impounded in April. Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela confirmed the vehicles’ seizure in a media statement on Wednesday, commending the work of the GTI for their dedication… Read more »

Season 9 of Uthando neS’thembu has been extended by four additional episodes, with the popular reality show now set to run until May 14. Airing on Mzansi Magic every Wednesday and Thursday at 8pm, the series continues to pull viewers into the evolving dynamics of the Mseleku household. While the… Read more »

North West police have arrested a group of suspects, including a police officer, who were involved in an ATM bombing incident. The police confirmed the arrest in a media statement issued on Wednesday, adding that some of the suspects involved were killed during a shootout against law enforcement units. The… Read more »

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is happy about how his charges regrouped and got back into the race for Betway Premiership honours against Stellenbosch FC at the Athlone Stadium on Tuesday night. After their slump, which resulted in Mamelodi Sundowns stretching their lead and opening a five-point gap, the Moroccan-French… Read more »

The BMW Group has reached a major production milestone, rolling out its two-millionth fully electric vehicle as global demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) continues to accelerate. The landmark unit is a BMW i5 M60 xDrive, finished in Tansanit Blue and assembled at the company’s BMW Group Plant Dingolfing facility… Read more »