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The CEO of the Youth Employment Service (YES), Ravi Naidoo, says the sooner South Africa brings more youth into the economy, the sooner the country can compete and grow the economy. Naidoo was reacting to the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey released by Stats SA today. The statistics show that the unemployment rate has increased by 0.6%, rising from 32.9% in the first quarter of 2024 to 33.5% in the […]

As the dust settles post their silver medal victory in the 4x100m relay at the recently concluded 2024 Paris Olympics, SA teenage athletes, Bradley Nkoana and Bayanda Walaza, have promised to not let their newly found fame to get to their heads. They say they already have plans to help them remain grounded. Walaza and Nkoana, together with veteran Akani Simbine and Shaun Maswanganyi, made history in Paris last week […]

The City of Johannesburg is set to have a new mayor by the end of this week. Speaker of the Joburg council, Margaret Arnolds, says an extraordinary sitting to elect the first citizen of the city will be held on Friday. Earlier today, Al-Jama-ah's Kabelo Gwamanda announced his resignation as the mayor of the country's economic hub. This followed numerous calls for him to step down from the hot seat. […]

Springbok assistant coach, Duane Vermeulen, has hinted at some possible changes in playing personnel ahead of the return Rugby Championship encounter between South Africa and Australia in Perth on Saturday. The recently retired Vermeulen faced the media in his new role as an assistant coach to bridge the gap between the players and the coaching staff. Alongside him was one-cap Bok prop, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, and double World Cup-winning wing, Makazole […]

The Neema Foundation, a deaf advocacy group, says Miss SA 2024, Mia Le Roux, should be given fair ground to serve South Africans irrespective of her disability. Le Roux is the first deaf person to win the coveted crown in the pageant's 66-year history. The 28-year-old, who was crowned on Saturday, was diagnosed with profound hearing loss when she was a year old. She wears a cochlear implant to help […]

  As the country continues to celebrate women's contribution to society, multi-award-winning producer, Nonhlanhla 'Noni' Khumalo, has urged young women not to give up on their dream to occupy any space. Noni walked away with the Best Entertainment TV Producer Award at the prestigious Basadi in Music Awards on Saturday, barely four months since she ventured into television. Noni has been in the entertainment industry for a decade now and […]

Congratulatory messages continue to flock in for renowned South African, actor Dr John Kani, who was recently awarded the Order of the British Empire by King Charles. The accolade is one of the most prestigious honours awarded by the UK and recognises individuals for their outstanding achievements and service across various fields. It is part of Kani’s long trail of awards he has received over the years, including the Order […]

Human rights lawyer, Sheldon Magardie, says Chidimma Aditshina's citizenship could be revoked in the wake of the damning claims against her mother. But the final decision must be made by the Home Affairs Department. Last night, the department confirmed there was prima facia evidence to suggest that Adetshina's mother may have committed identity theft and falsified her citizenship. According to Magardie, the law requires at least one parent to be […]

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi says controversial attacker, Thembinkosi Lorch, is aware of his responsibility at the club. The coach says Lorch is contracted to the club and has to deliver. Lots of questions have flared up regarding the player’s future at Chloorkop after the exit of coach, Rulani Mokwena, who is said to be the key figure for his signing from Orlando Pirates. When asked Lorch's head space ahead […]

Chidimma Adentshina has withdrawn from the Miss South Africa pageant. Her move comes hours after the Home Affairs Department found prima facie evidence of possible fraud and identity theft committed by the 23-year-old's mother. According to the department Adetshina could not have participated in the alleged unlawful act given that she was an infant at the time, leaving her mother at the heart of her identity woes. Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber, […]