Firstly, no-frills and pomp as the ceremony has now been budgeted only R100 000. Secondly, the economy is unstable due to numerous factors that has seen rating agencies hovering like hawks ready to pounce and to precipitate the situation Covid-19 is showing us ‘flames’ that had leaders and other politically connected figures loot billions of […]
Following months of postponements due to Covid-19 and international regulations, the new second-generation 2008 compact SUV was unveiled to throng of members of the press at the leafy Monate Lodge, Limpopo province. In my culture when it rains, it’s a sign of good things- and it did as we took cover at the lodge’s spectacular […]
An eye-sore that has become so synonymous with one’s daily living, unfortunately has affected business investment and development opportunities. Considered one of the largest cities in SA and gate-way to the world, for NOW I disagree. This is exacerbated by daily grime and crime! But this could change according to City of Joburg MMC for […]
SOWETOLIFE MAG ONLINE: What impact has the Covid 19 had on your brand? CINDY SHEEDY WALKER: The impact of Covid 19 has been brutal. Our Lodges and Hotels were all closed during the hard lockdown in 2020. Our staff were impacted upon, and being located in the more remote areas of South Africa the resultant […]
He addressed what has been dubbed “family meeting” last night, and said we’re still remaining on adjusted lockdown alert level 3. Ramaphosa reiterated no-one will receive the vaccine against their will. On the arrival of the first batch of vaccination from India on Monday, the Pres said the first one million vaccinations will be prioritised […]
This follows the announcement that he will NOT appear before the State Commission as ordered by the ConCourt. Zuma was expected to appear before the commission on February 15. According to statement released on Monday, Zuma he is irked by the commission deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo about the manner in which he handled the […]
This follows startling revelations that the agency misspent millions on ‘covert’ operations and protect certain leaders. The expose was made this week at the State Capture Commission taking place in Braamfontein. The Commission heard from the likes of Sydney Mufamadi, former chairperson of the high-level panel who investigated the SSA, and others of how the […]
Yesterday, we received the sad news of the passing of legendary Dr Sibongile Khumalo (mntungwa) due to stroke related complications. The Orlando born Jazz and Opera singer was an epitome of arts in the country, and she is one of the people who made me fall in love with Opera, to such an extend I […]
That’s the assurance of Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize as the country awaits over 1m doses of vaccination from India, although questions have been asked on the strategy and distribution thereof. According to Dr Mkhize, the first batch will leave Serum Institute of India (SII) — India on January 31, via Dubai before landing at […]
The fund was launched by President Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa on Tuesday. Its key mandate is to help finance black emerging entrepreneurs, particularly in rural/remote areas, and transform the sector. “The dedicated fund will provide a combination of debt finance and grant funding to facilitate equity acquisition as well as new project development in the tourism […]