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Tebogo Thobejane becomes an anti-cyberbullying activist Tebogo Thobejani has set up a foundation to help victims of cyberbullying. The actress has been vocal against cyberbullying and recently took to her social media accounts to speak out against it. “It is very important to educate the younger generation about accountability in the digital space,” she told TshishaLIVE. “Personal grudges often lead to innocent people being victimised and unfairly punished. At the Botlar Foundation, we are committed to educating children about these situations and will continue to work with the government to promote stronger anti-bullying laws.” In April, she spoke about the…
vinegarSouth African entrepreneur and Mnambithi Group chairman Vusi Mazibuko says the signing of a terminal operation agreement with Transnet for the new R1.1 billion liquid bulk terminal at the Port of Durban is a dream come true and a milestone in his business journey. Speaking at a signing and ground-breaking ceremony to mark the start of the construction phase of the project at the port on Thursday, Mazibuko, 68, said it had taken 10 years of entrepreneurial spirit and perseverance to get the project off the ground. “Today's signing ceremony marks the culmination of a journey that began almost 10…
The Eastern Cape government vowed on Wednesday to take firm action against residents threatening to disrupt the elections. (Jaco Marais/Netwerk24) A video calling for the closure of Mutata has been circulating on social media.The call comes in the wake of taxi violence in the state.Eastern Cape MEC for roads and community safety Xolile Nkata said those behind the video calling for the election to be cancelled would be dealt with.A stern warning has been issued to Eastern Cape residents threatening to disrupt Wednesday's vote.This follows a “bold video recording” calling for the complete closure of Mutata and an end to…
Outgoing Pick n Pay Chairman Gareth Ackerman (Courtesy of Pick n Pay) After nearly 60 years, the Ackerman family is giving up control of Pick 'n Pay.The retailer announced on Monday that Ackerman Investment Holdings (AIH) would sell a majority stake in the company following a rights issue.”AIH and its related and mutually associated persons (the Ackerman family) have agreed to waive their majority voting rights in Pick n Pay, however the specific structure has yet to be finalised, meaning that following the planned rights issue their voting power will be just below 50 per cent,” the group said in…
Photo by John Steenhuisen and Delwin Verasamy Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhausen on Sunday made an impassioned appeal to thousands of supporters not to be fooled by the ANC's National Health Insurance (NHI) election strategy aimed at boosting voter turnout on Wednesday. Addressing a large crowd of supporters at Willowmore Stadium in Benoni on Sunday, Steenhausen said approval of the NHI bill during election time was an attack on the aspirations of South Africans by the ANC, which was using people's lives and health for political purposes. “This plan will not address the ANC's corruption and mismanagement that has…
Reading Time: 2 MinutesMkhonto weSizwe leader Jacob Zuma says his party is ready to outperform the African National Congress (ANC) in national and provincial elections. Zuma was addressing supporters and party members at a closing rally in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, on Sunday. He urged party members to vote for the MK Party in droves, adding that the party would form a decent government that would listen to the voice of the people. He said that if his party takes over from the ruling party, it will change some of the country's laws. [WATCH] Zuma said a lot of changes would come…
Singapore Airlines president Goh Choon Phong has thanked the airline's staff for their hard work in the aftermath of the severe turbulence incident that killed a British man and injured dozens of others.”The last five days have been extremely challenging for everyone at Singapore Airlines,” Goh wrote in the memo, seen by the BBC.The message came after flight SQ321, en route from London to Singapore, was diverted to Bangkok, Thailand, following an incident over the Indian Ocean on May 21.The Boeing 777-ER returned to Singapore on Sunday.”Our agility, dedication and team spirit have been evident during this period,” Goh's memo…
Reading Time: < 1 MinutesPresident Cyril Ramaphosa praised political parties for campaigning peacefully without intimidation. He addressed the nation at the Union Buildings last night ahead of special votes today and tomorrow, and general election day on Wednesday. The elections are hotly contested, with more than 50 parties vying for seats in the National Assembly and 11 independent candidates running for various parliamentary seats. President Ramaphosa stressed the importance of free and fair elections. "Although the election campaign was intense and at times heated, it was peaceful and free of intimidation. I commend all political parties for adhering to the…
A tightrope walk: Opinion polls and forecasts suggest the ANC is unstable and will need all the help it can get during and after these elections. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G) News Analysis TThe ANC is likely to lose its majority in the National Assembly after the May 29 elections. Parliament, which had once served as a theatrical disguise for the true centre of power in Luthuli House, was suddenly thrust back into the limelight. So what happens? The future will depend a lot on how far the ANC falls below 50% approval rating. The lower the better, the opposition would argue, but…
16 minutes agoNatalie Sherman,BBC News Business ReporterNathan WilkinsWhen Nathan Wilkins moved back in with his mother and sister in 2019, he hoped it would help him save money to buy a house. But in the years since, the U.S. housing market has been transformed by rising rents, skyrocketing home prices, and dramatically increased mortgage interest rates that have made homeownership seem increasingly impossible. The 32-year-old insurance adjuster from Utah says he and his sister are earning more than they ever have before, but paying $2,500 (£1,960) a month in rent leaves them with little left over. “It's like we're playing…