The poetic Prof Lumumba was addressing guests at the Nelson Mandela Memorial Lecture held at the Walter Sisulu University, in the Eastern Cape on Tuesday, a day before Mandela’s 100 birthday. “Madiba had also decided to leave office at the right time, and not hang onto power. Many African countries were suffering because of leaders […]
As the global community is finalizing plans to commemorate former South African first democratic president Dr Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela’s birthday plans, in Alexandra Township- a stone throw away from the bustling Sandton City, a massive cake has been designed to commemorate his legacy. The late uTata- a grandfather to us South Africans- will be turning […]
This was confirmed by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), following weekend reports that Given and wife Ipeleng laid charges against each other for an alleged violent dispute at their home in Johannesburg. Although the assault cases were provisionally withdrawn at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court yesterday, the docket was returned to police with instructions to investigate […]
After all it has been a tournament full of surprises in which we have seen that a different type of football is required to succeed, one based on team work and sticking to the basic principles over a reliance on individual players and moments. France and Croatia have best represented that shift; neither has sparkled […]
THE PREMIER Soccer League saga continues- likened to a soap opera! At the coal face is the unsettled legal issue brewing between PSL, SAFA, FIFA, Ajax Cape Town and the Jury. It has been confirmed that the (PSL) will go ahead with an appeal of a High Court decision reinstating Ajax Cape Town in the […]
This articulates that information and communications technology will underpin the development of a dynamic and connected information society, and a vibrant knowledge economy that is more inclusive and prosperous,” says Sifiso Mtsweni, National Youth Development Agency executive chair. Mtsweni was addressing media as South Africa prepares to host the 4th BRICS Youth Summit in Bela […]
Yes, you guessed right- its none other than Fikile “Mbaks” Mbalula, former sport and police minister who has a thing for Mrs Carter. Talk of penchant… The Carters will be joined by a host of other international celebrities Oprah‚ Ed Sheeran‚ Usher‚ Chris Martin‚ Pharrell Williams‚ Forest Whitaker‚ Naomi Campbell‚ Sir Bob Geldof‚ Tyler Perry […]
This follows news that the Portfolio Committee on Tourism welcomed declaration that Makhonjwa Mountains, known as the Barberton Greenstone Belt in Mpumalanga as South Africa’s 10th World Heritage Site. The Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains represents the best-preserved succession of volcanic and sedimentary rock dating back 3.6 to 3.25 billion years, when the first continents were starting […]
Two weeks ago Old Mutual Plc independently registered on the JSE in an effort to capture the African market. Today, Absa unveiled its new corporate identity as part of its new purpose and strategic direction which commits to Africa as well. The launch took place at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange headquarters, Sandton. This means the […]
Obama will deliver a lecture to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Nelson Mandela, whom he eulogised after his death five years ago by saying he “makes me want to be a better man.” “It gives him an opportunity to lift up a message of tolerance, inclusivity and democracy at a time when […]