Funds from a R13-million National Lotteries Commission grant for an agricultural project were used to buy homes for directors of non-profit organisations. Funds from a R13-million National Lotteries Commission (NLC) grant for an agricultural project to benefit 1,900 unemployed people were used to buy homes for directors of non-profit organisations. The Special Investigating Unit has now issued a preservation order freezing two of these properties. The funds paid to non-profit Malusi WeSizwe …
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Post Office Workers March in Pretoria
More than 300 South African Post Office (SAPO) workers and supporters marched to the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies in Pretoria on Wednesday. They were complaining about retrenchments and low salaries. The workers marched from the inner city to Hatfield under the banners of the Communication Workers Union, the Democratic Postal and Communication Union (DEPACU) and the South African Postal Workers Union. The general secretary of the South African Federation of Trade Unions …
Mover and Shaker: Rajesh Gupta
Centurion – Mahindra South Africa has announced a change to its key leadership position with Rajesh Gupta, current CEO of Mahindra South Africa, appointed as Regional Head for South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and South Asia for the parent company Mahindra and Mahindra. This global role recognises his outstanding leadership and contribution to the brand’s international growth in his current tenure. In his new position, Rajesh will assume executive responsibility for major international …
Accessibility and responsive service earns B.E.D. Tshwane customer trust and growth
Bolt and Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) Group’s Tshwane branch continues to strengthen its position within local industry: combining innovative, ‘out-of-the-box’ thinking with a hands-on service culture and disciplined, sustainable growth. The branch is led by Operations Manager and Group Director Phil van der Westhuizen, who has been with B.E.D. for over 28 years, previously managing B.E.D. Rustenburg. Evolving from its early establishment phase in 2020, the Tshwane branch is punching …
Two Decades of Sporting Luxury With Attitude
Pretoria: Range Rover marks two decades of sporting luxury with Range Rover Sport TWENTY Edition; a considered celebration of design lineage and performance pedigree. The limited run TWENTY Edition launches with bespoke ‘TWENTY’ detailing, flagship powertrains and performance seats drawn from Range Rover Sport SV. Range Rover Sport emerged from a pivotal moment in automotive history – born from the realisation that the market was ready for more dynamic, performance orientated SUVs. Its …
Passport Crisis in Lesotho
People queue from before dawn at the Maseru passport office, though passport services have been officially suspended. The Lesotho Ministry of Home Affairs has suspended passport services, citing the need to clear a huge backlog. But crowds of people are still queuing at the Maseru passport office. Some are migrant workers who say that without a passport they may lose their jobs in South Africa. At the Maseru passport office on Tuesday, people began arriving before sunrise. By mid-morning, the …
“We Have Not Appointed Any King”: Somali Shop-Owners Targeted in Protests Against Nigerians
Trucks belonging to immigrant shop-owners were torched during a violent protest on Monday in Buffalo City. Somali immigrants were caught up in violence during a protest on Monday in Buffalo City against the “coronation” of a Nigerian “king”. The protest was led by organisations including Operation Dudula and March and March. Chaos erupted after reports that a protester had been attacked by immigrants. Several shops belonging to Somali immigrants were looted and vehicles were burned. The …
Ford Bearing Mandela’s Signature Donated to Children’s Fund
Pretoria: A one-of-a-kind Ford Ranger Wildtrak X, the first Ford vehicle and the first bakkie globally to carry Nelson Mandela’s signature has been donated to the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. Built by Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa, the unique bakkie will be used to raise funds to support the Fund’s programmes focused on child safety, protection and community-based support systems across South Africa. “The symbolism that comes with Madiba’s official signature speaks directly to the …
Bienvenu Shelter Provides a Safe Haven for Asylum Seekers
The Bienvenu Shelter’s skill centre in Kensington, Johannesburg, an initiative of the Scalabrinian Missionary Sisters, provides training for refugee women. A warm bed, daily meals and permission to stay for up to six months, can be a life saver for destitute asylum seekers. The Bienvenu Shelter, an initiative of the Scalabrinian Missionary Sisters in Bertrams, Johannesburg, provides this for up to 60 women at a time. During the course of 2025, the shelter was a safe haven for 95 women and 110 …
Over 28 Years of Support for Rally to Read
PRETORIA: As South Africa continues to confront one of its most pressing educational challenges, improving and strengthening literacy among young learners, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Ltd (“Ford South Africa”) has concluded the 2026 Rally to Read in the Eastern Cape, delivering books, teaching materials and teacher aids to rural schools over the weekend. These resources are geared to strengthen reading outcomes during the critical early years of schooling. This …