Mar 05
Tax Justice South Africa exposes a dangerous trade in aluminium-based electrical cables falsely marketed as SABS-approved, prompting urgent calls for action from the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition to curb this lethal illicit market. Johannesburg, South Africa – March 5, 2025 – A chilling revelation about non-compliant …
Mar 05
Eskom intensifies efforts to curb electricity theft, illegal connections, tampered meters, and cable theft, which drain billions from the utility annually, disrupt communities, and threaten essential services like mobile networks and railways, as the state-owned power company urges public cooperation to safeguard the grid. Johannesburg, South Africa – March 5, 2025 – Eskom, South Africa’s …
Mar 05
Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya praises Pick n Pay Reeds in Centurion for quickly addressing health violations that led to fines and a closure order, as city inspectors lift the prohibition notice, signaling a victory for public safety and business accountability in South Africa’s capital. Pretoria, South Africa – March 5, 2025 – Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi …
Mar 05
Economist Steve Hanke’s latest Hanke Inflation Dashboard reveals staggering annual inflation rates in South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Sudan, Venezuela, and Myanmar, sparking urgent calls for economic reform as citizens grapple with skyrocketing prices and currency instability. Baltimore, USA – March 5, 2025 – A stark warning about global economic instability has emerged from economist Steve Hanke’s …
Mar 05
South Africa’s Mother City gears up for its annual Cape Town Carnival, a dazzling display of culture, music, and community spirit along the iconic Fan Walk, inviting locals and tourists alike to immerse themselves in a celebration of creativity and unity on March 15, 2025. Cape Town, South Africa – March 5, 2025 – The …
Mar 05
Serbian opposition lawmakers unleash smoke grenades and tear gas in a dramatic protest against the Vučević government during a parliamentary session, injuring one legislator with a stroke and raising fears of further political instability in Belgrade. Belgrade, Serbia – March 5, 2025 – A tumultuous scene unfolded in Serbia’s parliament on Tuesday, March 4, as …
Mar 05
A dilapidated National Government-owned structure in the heart of Tshwane, with broken windows raining glass onto busy streets, prompts an emergency investigation by the Bad Buildings Committee, raising alarms about public safety and municipal oversight in South Africa’s capital. Pretoria, South Africa – March 5, 2025 – A crumbling National Government-owned building in central Tshwane …
Mar 05
With landfall expected near Brisbane by Friday morning, Tropical Cyclone Alfred—a rare Category 2 storm—prompts mass evacuations, school closures, and emergency preparations across southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales, marking the region’s first cyclone in over 50 years. Brisbane, Australia – March 5, 2025 – Australia’s east coast is bracing for impact as Tropical …
Mar 05
As Christians mark Lent Ash Wednesday 2025 with solemn services and ash-crossed foreheads, churches nationwide call for 40 days of prayer, fasting, and charity, spotlighting a time of renewal amid economic and social challenges. Johannesburg, South Africa – March 5, 2025 – Today, millions of South African Christians ushered in the Lenten season with Lent …
Mar 05
Following a successful pilot in Gauteng and the Western Cape, Shoprite’s award-winning Sixty60 service rolls out to 19 stores across eight provinces, aiming to revolutionize convenience for lower-income households with fast, affordable grocery delivery. Johannesburg, South Africa – March 5, 2025 – Shoprite, South Africa’s largest retailer, has launched an ambitious expansion of its on-demand …