Author: The Bulrushes
The first group of white people who have left South Africa to become refugees in the United States is expected to arrive in Washington, D.C. today. The 49 Afrikaners, who included men, women, and children, departed from OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday, (11 May 2025) for the U.S. via Dakar, Senegal. The move came after reports said the U.S. government has officially granted 54 Afrikaner South Africans, white descendants of mainly Dutch colonisers, refugee status. While checking in ahead of their departure, the “refugees” who are allegedly victims of discrimination by the SA government declined interviews. Although the South…
Huawei Consumer Business Group South Africa has netted a significant partnership with Mamelodi Sundowns FC, one of Africa’s most celebrated football teams. As the Official Mobile Partner, Huawei on Friday, (4 April 2025), said it was committed to bringing game-changing innovation to the club, enhancing performance both on and off the pitch. Huawei said that by leveraging its technological expertise, Mamelodi Sundowns FC was poised to elevate their game, using advanced tools and analytics to maintain its competitive edge. Huawei said this collaboration exemplifies a shared commitment to innovation, excellence, and the pursuit of greatness, which promises to deliver unparalleled…
The Lilongwe Magistrate Court in Malawi has ruled that fugitives Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary – must be extradited to South Africa to face charges of fraud, money laundering, and corruption. The Chief Resident Magistrate Judge Patrick Chirwa made the ruling today, Wednesday,(12 March 2025). ommenting on the matter the South African government said it welcomed the ruling. “We have been informed that the pair intends to appeal the ruling,” said South Africa’s Department of Justice and Constitutional Development. “The South African government will oppose the appeal.” However, the department said it will await the outcome of the appeal…
Amid reports that President Donald Trump has cut off future funding for South Africa, which he claimed was “treating certain classes of people very badly”, President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his willingness to engage the US leader. Writing on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, (2 February 2025), President Trump said: “South Africa is confiscating land, and treating certain classes of people very badly”. President Trump added: “I will be cutting off all future funding to South Africa until a full investigation of this situation has been completed!” Insisting that South Africa was a “constitutional democracy that is deeply rooted…
As 2025 unfolds, many savvy employees are already planning their next getaway, using the year’s public holidays to full advantage. And, the alignment of public holidays, weekends and leave days is particularly advantageous this year. For example, a clever option to extend your leave exists between the long weekends of April 2025, assuming you have accumulated enough leave by then and get your application in before your colleagues. “This is exactly the kind of opportunity working people should look out for,” notes Samantha Pillay, Director at ekko, “as the majority of employees only get 15 working days leave a year.”…
The Office of the Chief Justice has expressed “disappointment and disapproval” of the “racially charged comments” made by former Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane. In a statement issued on Friday, (4 October 2024), the Office of the Chief Justice said: “The Judiciary has noted with disappointment and disapproval the racially charged comments made by former Public Protector and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Member of Parliament, Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane, directed at Supreme Court of Appeal Judge, Justice V. Ponnan”. Advocate Mkhwebane had said on X (formerly Twitter), that prominent persons, predominantly of Indian ethnicity, had positioned themselves as her persecutors. The…
John Steenhuisen the leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) has moved to dispel suggestions that disagreements over the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill, signal a possible split in the Government of National Unity (GNU). The DA, which is part of the 10-party GNU, has threatened legal action if President Ramaphosa signs the BELA Bill on Friday as previously announced. Earlier this week, The Presidency said the BELA Bill amends sections of the South African Schools Act of 1996 (SASA) and the Employment of Educators Act, 1998 (EEA) to account for developments in the education landscape since the enactment of the…
Pressure is mounting on new Justice Minister Thembi Simelane, who took a loan from a company that allegedly looted the now defunct VBS, to come clean. On Wednesday morning, Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President, said in a statement: “President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted with concern media reports containing allegations of corruption against the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ms. Thembi Simelane”. Media reports have linked Minister Simelance with monies alleged to have been received improperly from the VBS Mutual Bank during her tenure as Mayor of the Polokwane Municipality. RELATED: Department Of Justice Fires 27 Errant Staffers, EFF Calls…
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The drone market in Africa is growing steadily. It is developing into a significant enterprise as the benefits of using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for both commercial and non-commercial purposes are becoming increasingly recognised across the continent. UAVs are no longer solely used for surveillance or military applications. They are now also being utilised to solve a variety of socio-economic issues that many communities face across the African continent. Kopano Tholo, Drone Expert at ITOO Special Risks, notes that drones are an efficient method of providing logistical services and delivering supplies in remote rural areas where road infrastructure is poor.…
