insert_link Entertainment Miss SA contestant, Adetshina withdraws amid identity theft investigation South Africa’s Home Affairs minister, Leon Schreiber says the case around the citizenship of Miss SA contestant Chidimma Adetshina indicates the urgent need for the digital modernisation of the department's processes. An ongoing investigation by the department has found prima facie evidence of fraud and identity theft committed by Adetshina’s mother. Adetshina has withdrawn from the contest. According to the Miss South Africa organization’s website, Adetshina was born […] todayAugust 8, 2024 81
insert_link Entertainment Sexual abuse and bad pay: women’s struggles in South African live music exposed VolodymyrKozin/Getty Images By Gwen Ansell, University of Pretoria Women working in live music as performers and in other onstage and behind-the-scenes roles in South Africa experience exclusion from decision-making, unequal pay, pressure to fit stereotyped roles, constant micro-aggressions, and real danger of gender-based violence. This is according to new industry research commissioned by the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro). Samro is South Africa’s oldest royalty collection and […] todayAugust 8, 2024 31
insert_link South Africa In S.A, Seven Suspects to Appear in Court Over R350 Million Precious Metals Theft Seven suspects are expected to appear in the Brits and Rustenburg Magistrates' Courts today for alleged theft of precious metals worth 350-million-rand. The alleged stolen platinum was kept for sale in Rustenburg and Brits. Hawks spokesperson, Tinyiko Mathebula, says the suspects face charges of illegal possession of precious metals and dealing in precious metals: todayAugust 8, 2024 147
insert_link Entertainment More than just a beauty queen: Miss International South Africa, Belindé Schreuder, is empowering young women across the country as she prepares for the international leg in Japan later this year Gone are the days when beauty pageants were all about external beauty. Over time these events have become multidimensional. Not only do they look at women as a whole, taking into account personality, intelligence and authenticity, but they identify women who have what it takes to serve the greater community. Belindé Schreuder is one such woman and the current title holder of Miss International South Africa. Crowned on 20 […] todayAugust 8, 2024 127
insert_link South Africa Evidence Suggests Miss SA Contestant’s Mother Involved in Fraud and Identity Theft The Department of Home Affairs in S.A says it has found prima facie evidence that Miss SA contestant Chidimma Adetshina's mother may have committed fraud and identity theft. The department believes her mother may have stolen the identity of a South African woman when registering the birth. Adetshina's participation in the pageant was met with backlash when it was revealed that her father was Nigerian and her mother Mozambican. Minister […] todayAugust 8, 2024 42
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Presidency satisfied that the seventh administration under the government of national unity S.A's Presidency says president Cyril Ramaphosa is satisfied that the seventh administration under the government of national unity has started on the right footing. Ministers appointed from seven of the ten political parties that make up the government serve in the Cabinet. Presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says Ramaphosa is pleased that the ministers are working well together to serve South Africans: todayAugust 8, 2024 26
insert_link Business / Economics Govan Mbeki Lecture Highlights Need for African Infrastructure Upgrades In S.A, The annual Govan Mbeki Lecture at the Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha emphasised the importance of African infrastructure upgrades for industrialisation. Speaking at the lecture, Volkswagen Group South Africa's managing director , Martina Biene said the African Free Trade Agreement is seen as a strategic move to boost intra-African trade and position Africa as an industrial hub: todayAugust 8, 2024 22
insert_link South Africa South Africa’ Agricultural union TLU says it is encouraged by Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen’s vision for the sector South Africa' Agricultural union, TLU says it is encouraged by Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen’s vision for the sector. The minister met with the union and other organisations on Tuesday, where the main challenges in the agricultural industry were discussed. Steenhuisen addressed four key issues that he prioritises including funding for farmers and biosecurity for animals and plants. TLU SA general manager, Bennie van Zyl, says any responsible government should nurture […] todayAugust 7, 2024 29
insert_link South Africa ANC President Ramaphosa Calls for Accelerated Renewal In S.A, ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says the national executive committee lekgotla has confirmed that the party must proceed without delay and with greater energy with the renewal of the movement. He wrapped up the three-day NEC lekgotla held at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg yesterday. Ramaphosa says through organisational renewal, they need to promote principled, transformative, and emancipatory activism and politics: todayAugust 7, 2024 22