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File photo: President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the ANC's birthday celebration speech on January 8 at Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga.Image: Source South Africans' enthusiasm for voting in the upcoming general election continued over the weekend, with the number of voters crossing the 27 million mark for the first time since 1994. Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Deputy Elections Officer Masego Shibli said that in addition to gathering at local polling stations, prospective voters were also using the IEC's online voter registration portal. “Today alone, the online voter registration portal recorded over 20,525 transactions, of which 7,234 were new registrations.” The platform is…

World soccer governing body FIFA has announced that the 2026 World Cup final will be held on July 11 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The world's most popular sporting event will be held in 16 cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico, according to the tournament schedule released by FIFA on Sunday. The 48-team World Cup will open on June 11th at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and conclude on July 19th at the 82,500-capacity MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. FIFA officials did not explain the process used to decide on the venue. Canada will host…

Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Image/LightRocket (via Getty I) MultiChoice has rejected Canal Plus' offer to buy out its shareholders and take control of the DStv owner, saying the French entertainment giant had undervalued the group.Canal Plus announced last week that it would offer shareholders a cash payment of R105 per MultiChoice ordinary share. This is a 40% premium over the JSE-listed company's closing share price of R75 on Wednesday, the day before the proposal.However, MultiChoice announced on Monday that the recent exercise had pushed its share price “significantly” above R105. However, this valuation does not include the potential benefits that could arise…

South Africans were seen in stitches on social media after watching a video of the Bafana Bafana national team arriving at their accommodation after defeating Cape Verde in the AFCON 2023 quarter-finals on Saturday. ALSO READ: AFCON 2023: Mmusi Maimane teases Nigeria ahead of match against Bafana French speaking Bafana Star Grant Kekana The footage shows the players arriving under a guard of honor in the village of Bouaké, in Cite Cain, Ivory Coast, and receiving a standing ovation from staff. Bafana hero and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was the first to disembark to greet the workers. He is followed by…

Johannesburg, February 5 (Reuters) – South Africa's private sector activity contracted for the second straight month in January due to weak demand and transport disruptions at the country's main ports, a survey showed on Monday. The S&P Global South African Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose slightly to 49.2 in January from 49.0 in December. A reading below 50 indicates shrinkage. While demand levels continued to deteriorate since the start of the year, companies also faced supply challenges due to the gridlock at Durban Port, one of Africa's busiest shipping terminals. “During the latest survey period, delays in processing shipping containers…

This is to let you know that your February 2024 SASSA childcare grant will be paid this week (Tuesday, February 6, 2024). After a shaky start to the year with 150,000 accounts being accidentally suspended, we hope the South African Social Security Agency will be able to successfully disburse childcare subsidies. trend: SASSA information required for Old Age Grant recipients February 2024 Therefore, the SASSA grants already disbursed this month include last week's elderly and disabled. Thankfully, February is a slightly shorter month, so the wait for your next payment won't be too long. Nevertheless, we look to the future,…

Firefighters continue to do their best to respond to a large-scale forest fire that has broken out in central Chile. Authorities on Sunday extended a curfew in the fire-hit cities. They reported that at least 112 people have died since the fire broke out two days ago. The flames were burning most intensely around the city of Vina del Mar, where the famous botanical garden founded in 1931 was destroyed by the flames. At least 1,600 people were left homeless. Flames and smoke engulfed several neighborhoods in the eastern edge of Vina del Mar state, trapping people in their homes.…

Tyra beat out competition from Nigeria's Davido, Burna Boy, Isla Stoller and Asake. South African singer Tyra has won the Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance. She beat out competition from Nigeria's Davido, Burna Boy, Isla Stoller and Asake at the 66th Grammy Awards. Watch Tyra talk about the Grammys. catch up @Tyllaaaaaaa of @CityNational First look camera of Banks backstage at the 2024 Grammy Awards as he first won Best African Music Performance for “Water” #GrammyPremier Ceremony: https://t.co/bnG40RTOQM #Grammy Awards pic.twitter.com/ywBxDyCpBG — Recording Academy/Grammy Awards (@RecordingAcad) February 5, 2024 winner The musician, whose full name is Tyra Laura…

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa promises not only a battle for national pride, but also an exciting individual battle for the Golden Glove Award. Also read: Revealed: 2026 World Cup dates and locations! Standing tall between the posts for Bafana Bafana, Ronwen Williams goes into this game with her sights firmly set on winning the coveted prize, while Nigeria's Stanley Nwabali is also in the running for the coveted prize. I am determined to continue. Nuwabari Fortress: A wall for Williams to break through Nwabari was a key part of Nigeria's success,…

[–>Kyocera SA has welcomed Jimmy de Waal as its new sales and marketing director. “With a rich background in business management, a proven track record in sales and marketing, and a deep interest in building relationships, Jimmy de Waal will bring a fresh and dynamic approach to our sales and marketing team.” said General Paul Wendland. Manager of Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa. “He is known for his ability to effectively develop teams by focusing on individual strengths to achieve collective goals, and we are delighted to welcome him to our team.” says Doland.De Waal's career began in a video…