Liberty hack attack: ‘South Africans should be terrified’
South Africa is woefully under-prepared for cyber attacks‚ with “completely ineffective” laws governing how personal information is protected.
The theft of thousands of Liberty investors’...
JSE closes sharply lower as global markets slump on renewed trade war threat
The JSE closed weaker on Tuesday in risk-off trade as concern about an escalating trade war between the US and China hit global markets.
Miners...
WATCH: Explainer: What is currently going on at Eskom?
Eskom is once again implementing load shedding, which means that parts of South Africa may be without electricity from time to time. What exactly...
CM Heunis – a rich history of construction expertise
THEY say that any company surviving the second year of business is a sign that it is a viable concern. But what about a...
Eskom may implement stage 2 load shedding from 5pm on Saturday
Eskom has warned that stage 2 load shedding may be implemented from 5pm on Saturday.
“The alert does not mean that load shedding will absolutely...
Gordhan outlines why Moyane should be fired – while president remains silent
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has filed a 69-page affidavit‚ outlining the Presidency’s case for the dismissal of suspended SARS Commissioner Tom Moyane –...
Six Eskom power plants affected by labour action
Electricity production has been hit by Thursday's protest action against a wage freeze imposed by Eskom management‚ a National Union of Mineworkers official told...
Port Alfred Hospital placed on divert
Members of the public are advised that the emergency department at Port Alfred Hospital will be on divert from Wednesday, 13 June 2018 until...
New Madiba banknotes and coins to go into circulation to make his 100th birthday
You will soon find former president Nelson Mandela at your closest cashier as new coins and banknotes commemorating his 100th birthday go into circulation...
Shock April retail sales crash after VAT increase
April’s increase in VAT and fuel prices knocked retail sales growth down to a ninth of the 4.5% expected by economists.
Statistics SA reported on...
Eskom staff wants increase of between 9% and 15% — or the lights will...
Organised labour at Eskom has called on the government to do "everything" to ensure the cash-strapped power utility is resourced to increase employees’ wages...
Rand flat as US inflation comes in slightly higher
The rand was steady against the dollar on Tuesday afternoon after US inflation came in slightly higher than expected, but with little indication that...
Windfall for Vodacom employees
Vodacom will spend R1.1-billion on an employee share ownership scheme as part of its R17.5-billion broad-based black economic empowerment deal - the biggest BEE...
Keep winter at bay with hearty meals in cosy settings
TASH'S Craft Bar is gearing up for winter by bringing out a variety of soups, curries, hot pots and bakes.
“We are keeping in the...
Cash-strapped SAA ‘spending millions’
Just days after getting a R5-billion bailout from treasury‚ it is being reported that South African Airways (SAA) is spending millions on executives and...
Medical specialists crisis: ‘If you don’t fill these posts‚ the whole health structure will...
South Africa is facing the risk of an even more severe shortage of specialist doctors - a scenario that would hit the state and...
‘Ramaphoria must not mislead us’ – Mcebisi Jonas
Former Deputy Finance Minister and current MTN board member Mcebisi Jonas has warned against the “Ramaphoria”‚ saying the ANC was still faced with a...
Helping the community help itself
AMONG the many charities that benefit from the Mad Hatters golf tournament, Minet Nojoko, with his practical concept of helping residents of the nearby...
Passengers stranded at East London Airport
Passengers were stranded at East London Airport on Friday morning when the SA Express 6.45am flight to Johannesburg did not take off.
Attempts are being...
State plots fight-back after bruising Gupta judgment
The National Prosecuting Authority has suffered a third blow in its battle to prosecute Gupta family members‚ associates and businesses over the alleged Estina...
Looting and destruction: A look at the aftermath of Mitchells Plain protests
Smashed windows‚ broken glass and looted shops greeted residents of Mitchells Plain in Cape Town at dawn on May 29 2018 in the aftermath...
Joburg taps R8.2m from illegal water meters in Waterfall Estate
The city of Johannesburg said on Tuesday that it has collected R8.2m from various developers at the Waterfall Estate in Midrand‚ whose water meters...
FNB Life on the lookout for beneficiaries of unclaimed R160m
Insurance administrator FNB life has embarked on an initiative to proactively identify customers who have not submitted claims‚ amounting to R160m‚ on its books.
FNB...
WATCH: Explainer: Why the High Court in Bloemfontein freed the Guptas’ assets
The Guptas and their associates scored a court victory on May 28 2018 when the High Court in Bloemfontein freed assets such as luxury...
Tasty treats at new addition to The Courtyard
The official launch of Rise Courtyard Cafe in Van der Riet Street, Port Alfred, last Saturday. Guests mingled with drinks while owner Andre Nel...
Rise at the Courtyard
IT was a delicious treat for a Saturday afternoon at the Courtyard on Van der Riet Street where Rise Cafe opened its doors to...
Court to rule on freezing of R250m in Gupta assets
At 2:15pm on Monday‚ the Bloemfontein High Court is expected to make a crucial ruling on the state’s freezing of R250 million in Gupta...
Success for Stenden graduates
IT was certainly an evening to remember for the 44 Stenden students who graduated last Friday evening in grand style at the Royal St...
Airfield deadline
‘No more freebies’ for R100-million business on state-owned land
THE long-awaited discussion between Ndlambe Municipality, the national department of public works and 43 Air School...
Stranded SA Express passengers could wait more than a month for their refunds
“Hey SA Express‚ flights from OR Tambo are indef delayed & gate staff doesn’t know why. Help?”
Amy Cookson (@AimeeSea) tweeted that at 1.23pm on...
