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The Honourable Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Bonginkosi Nzimande, today, identified the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) as a strategic platform for driving South Africa’s next phase of innovation-led industrialisation, signalling a new era of collaboration between government, industry, research institutions and academia. Speaking during the strategic engagement at the Coega Development Corporation…

By THABO MOTLHABI ANGRY parents and community members have embarked on a four-day protest over the deteriorating infrastructure at Khulanolwazi Primary School in Braamfischerville, Soweto. The protests began on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, when frustrated parents and community members gathered at the school to voice their anger over what they described as years of neglect…

The 2025 FNB Art Prize winner, Thato Toeba, will open their solo exhibition to the public at the Johannesburg Art Gallery on Sunday 6 September 2026 at 13:00.  Now in its 15th iteration, the FNB Art Prize has become an important platform for recognising and supporting significant contemporary practices from across the African continent. Its…

African National Congress (ANC) First Deputy Secretary-General and former Minister of Communications Nomvula Mokonyane has called on African journalists, media executives and communication professionals to confront misinformation, declining public trust and technological disruption while ensuring that communication remains anchored in humanity, democracy and Africa’s development. Mokonyane, who served as South Africa’s Minister of Communications in…

By THABO MOTLHABI MEN in Swaneville, West Rand, are refusing to sit on the sidelines when it comes to building a stronger community. Driven by a vision for a better Swaneville, local men established the Swaneville Men’s Forum, a platform where men come together to discuss issues affecting their community, families and the next generation….

Bokang Relebohile Maseli has stepped into the spotlight as Miss Global Princess South Africa 2026, but her ambitions reach well beyond the pageant world. For the young model, the crown represents personal growth, renewed confidence and an opportunity to use her voice to influence the next generation. Bokang’s journey has been shaped by a gradual…

TakealotNOW expands Cape Town footprint with 10th hub in Constantia Takealot’s on-demand delivery service, TakealotNOW, has expanded its Cape Town footprint with the opening of a new hub in Constantia. The new location is the service’s 10th hub and will serve customers across the Southern Suburbs, including Kenilworth, Constantia, Tokai, Grassy Park and Muizenberg.The expansion…

City Power is responding to a major electricity supply interruption affecting several parts of Johannesburg following the isolation of Fordsburg Substation at approximately 17h00 today. The substation was isolated as a safety precaution after smoke was detected coming from the underground cable tunnels, to protect personnel and the electricity network while the source is investigated.The…

Rand Water’s Eikenhof pump station is currently unable to pump due to a City Power supply interruption. According to City Power, the interruption followed the precautionary isolation of the Fordsburg Substation at approximately 17:00 today after smoke was detected in its underground cable tunnels.The impact has extended across the interconnected network, resulting in several substations,…