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Metropolitan Collective Shapers expands nationally

The Metropolitan Collective Shapers (MCS) programme has marked a significant milestone with its national launch, ushering in a new era of support for young entrepreneurs across South Africa. Now in its fourth season, MCS has expanded its reach beyond its initial footprint, bringing its comprehensive support system to aspiring business…

Vodacom Business and Sasol partner to deliver MPN Solution

Vodacom Business and Sasol partner to deliver MPN Solution

JOHANNESBURG – Vodacom Business has deployed a Mobile Private Network (MPN) at Sasol’s synthetic fuel facility in Secunda, Mpumalanga. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in leveraging advanced technology to enhance operational efficiency and connectivity in the industrial sector. “As part of Sasol’s digitalisation journey, there is a focus on…

Dagga worth R47 million seized!

Dagga worth R47 million seized!

A 30 year-old Eswatini national was arrested in Delmas on Thursday after he was found in possession of dagga worth R47 million. According to police, information about a truck carrying dagga coming from Eswatini towards Johannesburg was received where it was intercepted before the Dryden off- ramp. “During the initial…

Nine die in two separate crashes

Nine die in two separate crashes

MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Vusi Shongwe has called for for cautious driving amid rising fatal crashes in the province. Nine people died in two separate crashes this morning. The first crash happened when a sedan and sport utility vehicle (SUV) collided head-on on the N4 toll road…

IN PICTURES | Robert Marawa book launch

IN PICTURES | Robert Marawa launches his book

Renowned sports broadcaster Robert Marawa officially launched his autobiography titled, Gqimm Shelele: The Robert Marawa Story in Johannesburg yesterday.  In his book, he lifts the lid on the darker side of the beautiful game, laying bare the shenanigans, tactics and tricks that affected his roller-coaster ride – a career spanning…

Former MM buys Mercedes with municipal funds

Former MM buys Mercedes with municipal funds

The former Municipal Manager of Nkomazi Local Municipality, Muzi Daniel Ngwenya, was arrested by the Hawks for fraud, theft and contravening the Municipal Finance Management Act on Friday, 28 October. READ | Hawks arrest staff members for R60 million fraud In December 2021, Ngwenya bought a pre-owned Mercedes Benz using municipal…

#RIPMncedisiShabangu | Funeral and memorial services details

#RIPMncedisiShabangu | Funeral and memorial services details

Actor, playwright and director, Mncedisi Baldwin Shabangu’s family says he will be buried this weekend. This is following his passing in the early hours of Sunday morning in KaNyamazane. Two memorial services will be held in the province and the other in Johannesburg. READ | Family confirms passing of Mncedisi Shabangu The…

SA records first Monkeypox case

SA records first Monkeypox case

South Africa has recorded the first case of monkeypox. This follows Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla received a report from the National Health Laboratory Services CEO that they have confirmed through laboratory tests the first case of monkeypox in the country. The patient is a 30-year-old male from Johannesburg who…

Scientist Ndoni Mcunu dies while on vacation

Scientist Ndoni Mcunu dies while on vacation

The founder of Black Women in Science, Ndoni Mcunu, has passed on Tuesday. According to the organisation, the Climate Scientist was on vacation with friends at Cradle of Humankind in Krugersdorp, where she died. Police say they suspect a gas leak at the accommodation they booked in. READ | Former minister…