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Bafana Bafana defeated Morocco in the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in Ivory Coast on Tuesday, January 30th, putting South Africa on top of the world. Also read: Drip liquidation issue: Are the beleaguered Morooka Swallows affected? SA requests ESKOM to suspend load shedding However, some are not happy with Eskom's suggestion of load reduction on match day. X users called on the power company and President Cyril Ramaphosa to suspend load shedding, similar to the suspension of load shedding during the Springboks' Rugby World Cup campaign last year. “@PresidencyZA will suspend load shedding for the next game.…

In a widely anticipated move, South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) suspended former president Jacob Zuma on Monday, months before a presidential election. In a statement on X, the ANC condemned Mr Zuma's insubordination and said his suspension was justified on the basis of “exceptional circumstances”. The move follows months of turmoil between Mr Zuma and current president Cyril Ramaphosa, which tarnished the image of the party that has ruled South Africa since the end of white minority rule three decades ago. Mr. Zuma still enjoys broad popular support, posing a threat to his party, which has struggled to…

Cell C today announced the appointment of Darius Badenhorst as Chief Growth Officer, effective February 2024. His outstanding track record and 14 years of experience in financial services and telecommunications brings a new level of ability to drive Cell C's growth and innovation strategy. As Chief Growth Officer, Mr. Badenhorst will be responsible for overseeing key areas of business development, customer retention and customer relationship management across the value chain and lifecycle to further accelerate growth. His extensive background in quantitative analysis and financial engineering helps him navigate the evolving communications landscape. . Jorge Mendes, CEO of Cell C, said:…

file photo South Africa and Australia are both arid countries with historical ties to the British Empire and face significant water management issues. Despite common legal and parliamentary systems, the two countries have different approaches to water sector governance, leading to markedly different outcomes in economic prosperity. An examination of inequality reveals that contemporary South Africa is grappling with a scenario akin to a failed state, particularly in the failure of the electricity and water services sector. This raises a fundamental question. Why is South Africa's water sector underperforming while Australia's is thriving? Addressing the collapse of South Africa's water…

South Africa's Bafana Bafana players have playfully mocked Morocco's African Cup of Nations exit by mimicking the celebrations of soccer's biggest star Cristiano Ronaldo. And it had everything to do with the 2022 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal matches. On Tuesday night, SA defeated Atlas Eagles 2-0 at Laurent Poku Stadium in San Pedro. ALSO READ: 'We're definitely going to win': Ramaphosa predicts Morocco defeat SA Players Channel Ronaldo Celebration After scoring South Africa's second goal in extra time, Bafana Bafana's Teboho Mokoena rallied his teammates for a huge celebration. In photos and clips flooding social media, players imitated one of…

Transaction Capital is proceeding with plans to demerger and separate listing of its WeBuyCars (WBC) business on the JSE's main board, a move that sent the company's share price up more than 10% in morning trading on Wednesday. The group confirmed the decision in a Sens announcement published at 5.30pm after markets closed on Tuesday. advertisement Continue reading below Read: Former CEO of Transaction Capital receives “payment” of more than R36 million Transaction Capital stock price “We would like to inform our shareholders that the Board of Directors has resolved in principle to pursue a demerger…The nature of the demerger…

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Tinashe Negomasya believes the club have lost their way when it comes to talent. Also read: Pitso Mosimane is wanted on almost every continent Kaizer Chiefs' recruitment process is progressing as expected He feels Kaizer Chiefs no longer sign players who are ready to play for the club. Also read: Kaizer Chiefs likely to miss self-imposed deadline to hire coach “The club was recruiting players at the beginning of the season, but I think the recruitment policy has changed,” Negomasya said. Soccer Laduma. “It's not the same way they've done it in the past. Remember when…

Mergers and acquisitions in South Africa are expected to rise again this year, according to Investec.Mark Ackerman, head of corporate finance and co-head of investment banking at Investec, said there is “new optimism among clients as they look to opportunities.”He said South Africa's valuation could be attractive for global companies because of its high level of industrialization and its springboard to other parts of the continent. For more financial news, visit: News24 Business Top Page.Mergers and acquisitions in South Africa are expected to rise again this year as the $405 billion (R7.6 trillion) economy begins to show signs of recovery,…

Reading time: 2 minutesThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its forecast for South Africa's economic growth this year, lowering it to 1% from the previously expected 1.8%. The IMF attributed the downward revision to persistent logistical constraints and power supply shortages. The IMF's World Economic Outlook also predicts that the global economic growth rate will reach 3.1% in 2024. The report notes that, like many other countries heading into elections, South Africa faces spending pressures that could undermine its fiscal health. Increased spending could delay reforms and lead to higher borrowing costs. IMF Research Director Daniel Lee says solving…

Rory McIlroy says he has “changed his mind” about LIV Golf and doesn't think players should be punished for returning to the PGA Tour.The four-time major champion is one of the most outspoken critics of the Saudi-backed LIV series.McIlroy said players who join LIV Golf should not be allowed to compete on other tours in 2022.”I think life is about choices. Everyone made a choice to go and play at LIV, and everyone made a choice to stay here,” he said.Speaking on Tuesday, the 34-year-old Northern Irishman added: “I think it's difficult to punish people. I don't think there should…