Category South Africa

Despair as government dithers on Eskom crisis

For more than a decade, there was no indication that South Africa’s growth story would get any happier. The long-term indolence has been punctuated by painful recessions and limp rallies, with little hope that the economy will improve enough to…

Eskom says it has no plans to retrench workers

Electricity utility Eskom says it has no plans to retrench employees. This comes after Solidarity claimed on Thursday that the state-owned entity plans to “get rid of” 500 white people, who are responsible for maintenance, by 2025. According to Solidarity,…

Profile: Greg Bortz deserves to win the Met

Saturday’s most deserving WSB Cape Town Met winner was horse owner Greg Bortz, whose aquamarine and gray silks will be carried at Kenilworth Racecourse by outsiders Pomp And Power. Because without Bortz there might not be a 2023 Met. Kenilworth…

Flavourful marinated tahini chicken recipe

This tahini chicken recipe uses ingredients that can be found throughout the year so it’s always seasonal, delicious, and easy to make. According to recipe author, Kevin O’Leary, roast chicken comes out moist, juicy, and tender every time with this…

R78 million up for grabs on Friday night

South Africans can become multi-millionaires overnight if they play Powerball and Powerball Plus on Saturday, with the combined jackpot at R78 million upwards. Saturday night’s jackpot is approximately R26 million for PowerBall and R52 million for PowerBall Plus. “We wish…