South Africa and Japan have agreed in principle to explore strategic areas of collaboration to advance a memorandum of cooperation on hydrogen and ammonia signed between the two countries in 2023. This follows a meeting between the Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, and Japan’s Vice Minister of Economy, Trade and…
The Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) will on Thursday mark 20 years of supporting South Africa’s aerospace, defence, marine and advanced manufacturing industries during the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2026 Exhibition. AISI was established in 2006 as a strategic initiative of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) to strengthen the competitiveness, sustainability…
By Akasia Express Sport Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen found himself under the spotlight for the wrong reasons after a costly error allowed Polokwane City back into Saturday’s Betway Premiership encounter, while league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns were also forced to settle for a point in a weekend that saw 16 goals scored across six matches….
Sandile Zungu has admitted he is no longer certain whether he will return to challenge for the South African Football Association (SAFA) presidency, after his campaign to unseat long-serving incumbent Danny Jordaan ended in defeat. Jordaan was re-elected for a fourth consecutive term at the SAFA Elective Congress at Vodaworld in Midrand on Saturday, defeating…
Political rivalry took a back seat on Friday when Democratic Alliance (DA) Ward 98 councillor candidate Mickey van der Westhuizen and independent candidate Thabo Moroane found themselves agreeing on one thing – service delivery, which was the real winner. The development followed a long-awaited oversight visit by Tshwane MMC for Human Settlements, Spatial Development and…
The discovery of a suspected multi-million-rand Mandrax manufacturing laboratory in Erasmia, west of Pretoria, has drawn the attention of senior police leadership, with Deputy National Commissioner for Policing, Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili, attending the crime scene. Lt General Mosikili is being taken through the suspected drug manufacturing facility as investigators continue to document evidence and…
In a shocking move, the controversial black soil dumped at Western Grounds in Zone 1 continues to make news! This is following a failed attempt to revamp the football facility with rocky black soil dumped at the venue, which left the sporting fraternity angry, and demands grew for accountability. Now, through the assistance of Ga-Rankuwa…
After all said and promised, only the legitimate delegates will ultimately decide which vision carries the day… take South African football forward. With only days remaining before the South African Football Association’s (SAFA) elective congress, presidential challenger Sandile Zungu has intensified his campaign, using Monday’s media briefing in Sandton to present himself as a candidate…
Residents of Dolfyn Street in Theresapark have been left to deal with a growing mess outside their homes following underground water-leak repairs that have disrupted pavements and driveways for months. What started as a City of Tshwane municipal water infrastructure intervention has left some Ward 98 residents struggling to access their own properties, with sections…
Police have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with the alleged murder of his male partner in Thembalethu, near KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga. The suspect, identified as Katlego “MaSeven” Shongwe, was arrested on Saturday night, 5 September 2026, following a police manhunt after the fatal stabbing of Moses Kunene, also known as Moshe. According to reports, Kunene…
