Opinion piece l Robert Erasmus, managing director at Sanitech In a country where water scarcity is a growing concern, the price of water in South Africa remains surprisingly low. This might seem like a win for consumers and businesses alike: affordable access to a critical resource. But the reality is far more complex.  When water...

Cruz Afrika calls for peace between him and rapper Emtee. Ahead of his release for his single Tau featuring a surprise Motswako rapper, and his reality TV show, Cruz Afrika wants to start on a clean slate – new image, new brand, and calls for peace between him and rapper Emtee. Their beef dates back...

Mama Abigail Kubeka (honoured) South Africa’s creative community stood in collective salute on Saturday night as the country formally honoured legendary singer, actress and cultural icon Mama Abigail Kubeka in a national tribute concert at the State Theatre in Pretoria. Convened by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture as part of its Van Toeka...

The countdown is on, Mzansi! Travis Scott’s highest-grossing solo rap tour of all time is set to take over FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday, October 11, 2025; presented by Castle Lite Unlocks. In a seismic move reflecting its deep commitment to the fan experience, Castle Lite is unlocking limited tickets, giving more South Africans access to experience this moment. Starting...

TCL has launched the TCL 503 smartphone in South Africa to offer budget-conscious consumers a device with dependable performance, stunning HD display and great photography features at an accessible price. Available exclusively through Ackermans Connect stores nationwide, the TCL 503 is priced at just R1,399 on prepaid. A budget-friendly smartphone that delivers, the TCL 503...

Gauteng is gearing up for one of its most significant agricultural events of the year. MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, will host the inaugural Gauteng Agro-processing Convention and Expo, from 3-4 July 2025 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 9-4pm. Under the theme “Driving Inclusive Growth Through Agro-processing,” the two-day will...

Mould Empower Serve (MES), a non-profit organisation with nearly four decades of experience in community upliftment, has launched its Mandela Month 2025 campaign under the theme “Restoring Dignity”. This theme is aligned with the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s call to action: “It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity”. The campaign invites South Africans...

In a bold move to confront the escalating crisis of youth unemployment in the province, the Gauteng ANC Youth League (ANCYL) took to the streets yesterday, marching to the Office of the Premier to hand over a memorandum demanding urgent government intervention. Led by Gauteng ANCYL Chairperson Ntsako and supported by the National President of...

The Acting Executive Mayor welcomes the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Tradition Affairs in Gauteng, Mr Jacob Mamabolo’s decision to second the Acting City Manager to the Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality in terms of Section 54A.(6) of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act No.32 of 2000 as amended and as read with the regulation 20 of...