Sunday World News Updates

One of South Africa’s most exclusive homes has quietly been listed for sale, giving buyers a rare opportunity to own a property on Nettleton Road in Clifton, an address regarded as one of the most prestigious and expensive residential streets in Africa. The internationally designed luxury residence, marketed by Pam… Read more »

National Treasury has confirmed that it has assessed Emfuleni Local Municipality’s compliance over the second debt relief cycle from June 2024 to May 2025. The municipality is assessed based on having to meet 57% of the conditions of its debt relief approval during the second cycle of its participation. Ogalaletseng… Read more »

For celebrity chef, author and television personality Zola Nene, food has always represented far more than a meal. It is love, connection, care and community, values she hopes South Africans will embrace this Mandela Day by volunteering their time to help feed and support thousands of young children. Nene has… Read more »

Deputy Minister of Tourism Makhotso Sotyu on Thursday unveiled the newly built Mthontsi Lodge and Conference Centre in KwaMaqoma, Eastern Cape, describing the R31-million investment as a catalyst for tourism growth, job creation and community development in the Amathole District Municipality. The tourism facility, in the rural town of KwaMaqoma,… Read more »

Daimler Truck Southern Africa has announced a series of senior leadership appointments aimed at strengthening its executive team and supporting its growth ambitions in the region. Effective from July 1, Naeem Hassim has been appointed vice-president of customer service and parts, replacing Ziyad Gaba, who takes up a new position… Read more »

African National Congress (ANC) chief administrator Fikile Mbalula has defended the decision of President Cyril Ramaphosa to appoint Dina Pule as minister of social development despite a dark cloud hanging over the ANC Women’s League deputy secretary-general. Pule was fired by former President Jacob Zuma in 2013 for a nepotism… Read more »

South Africa’s new vehicle market continued its impressive run in June, posting its strongest June sales performance in almost two decades despite weakening exports and a challenging domestic economy. According to industry body Naamsa, local dealers sold 54 482 new vehicles during June, an increase of 15.3% from the 47… Read more »

The Pretoria High Court on Thursday ruled that control of the Marico Chrome mine must immediately return to its lawful management, despite ongoing appeal attempts. The dispute centres on Marico Chrome, a mine in the North West where the Bahurutshe Boo Manyana Traditional Community holds a 15% stake. Judge Anthony… Read more »

The Gauteng Health Department has exceeded the monthly target in the initial rollout of the HIV-prevention injection, Lenacapavir, also known as Len. Since early June, more than 6,100 people have been initiated on lenacapavir across the province, said the department in a statement on Thursday. The injection, which is administered… Read more »

Retail app Pick n Pay asap! has launched a fully integrated artificial intelligence shopping assistant, Penny. The new feature allows shoppers to speak, type or upload photos instead of manually searching for products. The AI assistant then builds a shopping basket based on the customer’s request. From search-and-scroll to conversation-led… Read more »