Sunday World News Updates

As prescription weight-loss medicines continue to attract attention, a growing market of gummies, patches, drops and powdered drinks is promising consumers similar results without the injections, medical consultations or costs associated with treatment. But health experts are warning that products marketed as GLP-1 alternatives should not be confused with prescription… Read more »

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has raised the alarm over election-related misconduct by political party supporters, specifically implicating uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) supporters in attempts to disrupt election operations and gain unlawful access to facilities storing voting materials in KwaZulu-Natal. The commission also reported arrests in separate incidents… Read more »

A Gauteng woman who says a workplace injury left her disabled 12 years ago has renewed hope of justice after fresh documentary evidence prompted the Public Protector and the Department of Employment and Labour to revisit her long-running battle for compensation and unemployment benefits. Cindy Samantha Twala’s ordeal began in… Read more »

Bongani Baloyi, the mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg under the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party umbrella has vowed that the ‘gwaza brigade’ will be watching the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) with hawk eyes during these local government elections. Baloyi cast his vote at the St Peter’s Prep… Read more »

The death of Jebb McIntosh, the long-serving group CEO of Combined Motor Holdings (CMH), marks the end of an era for one of South Africa’s largest automotive retail groups. McIntosh served on the board from 1976 and led the company through decades of expansion, helping transform it from a collection… Read more »

South African motorists are increasingly buying smaller quantities of fuel more frequently as rising petrol and diesel prices put pressure on household budgets, but many are finding it difficult to reduce their daily driving. This is according to new research by Discovery Insure, which analysed fuel purchasing and driving behaviour… Read more »

Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero has mounted a spirited defence of his administration’s record, insisting that the city’s achievements are being drowned out by complaints about water shortages and failing services. Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero is urging residents to vote for the ANC, despite the city having experienced persistent water cuts… Read more »

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa)’s general secretary Irvin Jim delivered a preemptive blow on Tuesday afternoon, declaring a planned press conference where news of his suspension was expected to be announced a “desperate, greed-driven power grab” by a “rogue faction”. Jim issued a press statement denouncing… Read more »

Mamelodi Sundowns and Golden Arrows will set the tone for the Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinals when they cross swords at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Tuesday night. Having already clinched the MTN8, Miguel Cardoso will hope to guide Sundowns to another domestic title by lifting their first Knockout Cup for the… Read more »

Major-General Feroz Khan’s camp wants the Madlanga Commission to consider referring uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party Member of Parliament (MP), Vusi Shongwe and Jacob Zuma’s assistant, Londiwe Xulu, for possible prosecution. The request follows allegations that Shongwe and Xulu gave misleading evidence about a March meeting and a video call involving… Read more »