Presidency denies R700m National Dialogue budget is final amid public backlash

The Presidency’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, has dismissed concerns about a reported R700 million price tag for the upcoming National Dialogue process, calling current budget debates “premature” and “unfortunate.” In an

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Clare Estate bus owners take action to repair Kennedy Road potholes

Clare Estate bus owners dug deep into their pockets to fix a pothole riddled Kennedy Road on Friday.  Pra Sukdeo, the chairperson of the Clare Estate and Sydenham Bus Owners

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Strengthening the global fight against corruption: Highlights of the 2nd G20 ACWG technical meeting

The 2nd G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) under the South African Presidency convened in Brasilia from June 9 to 12, 2025, uniting delegates to address critical issues in preventing and

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The “standard” car charger is usually overkill—but your electrician might not know that

Seriously, make your life easier and don’t go overboard for no reason. Links ‘n’ stuff: OPEN SAUCE: https://opensauce.com/ Technology Connextras (the second channel where I put stuff sometimes) https://www.youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextras Technology

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Political party funding to be in spotlight at IEC symposium – SABC News

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) conference is expected to discuss whether the electoral body should be given more powers to police political party funding. The IEC’s two-day symposium

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EXCLUSIVE: Accused in Khayelitsha barber shop child murders killed shortly after court appearance

One of the two men accused of involvement in the tragic shooting that claimed the lives of three children at a barber shop in Khayelitsha has been killed, just hours

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NSRI crews save struggling young Humpback whale tangled in fishing rope

 The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has confirmed its crews have successfully disentangled a juvenile humpback whale along the West Coast in the Western Cape.  The whale was caught in

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Desi Arnaz: Singer, husband, dad, and the man who “invented” TV

Desi Arnaz, the Cuban-born entertainer, broke conventions when he co-starred with his wife Lucille Ball in the TV show “I Love Lucy,” playing a prototypical American sitcom dad. He also

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DA: Minister Nkabane packed SETA panel with ANC loyalists

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has accused Higher Education Minister Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane of “misleading” Parliament by claiming the SETA selection panel was independent, despite alleged ANC affiliations and ties to

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