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Charges against Louis Cason, a City of Cape Town staff member arrested during a Hawks raid at the office of Safety and S...
28/01/2025

Charges against Louis Cason, a City of Cape Town staff member arrested during a Hawks raid at the office of Safety and Security MMC JP Smith, have been withdrawn.

Charges against Louis Cason, a City of Cape Town staff member arrested during a Hawks raid at the office of Safety and Security MMC JP Smith, have been withdrawn. The raid, which took place last Friday, also targeted the office of Energy MMC Xanthea Limberg. It was linked to an ongoing tender fraud....

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has reaffirmed its commitment to the Government of National Unity (GNU) but warned that it ...
28/01/2025

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has reaffirmed its commitment to the Government of National Unity (GNU) but warned that it will no longer tolerate being sidelined by the African National Congress (ANC).

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has reaffirmed its commitment to the Government of National Unity (GNU) but warned that it will no longer tolerate being sidelined by the African National Congress (ANC). Speaking at a media briefing in Johannesburg on Tuesday, DA leader John Steenhuisen expressed frustr...

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed the deaths of four additional soldiers in the Democratic ...
28/01/2025

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed the deaths of four additional soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The troops succumbed to injuries sustained during combat with the M23 rebel group.

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed the deaths of four additional soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The troops succumbed to injuries sustained during combat with the M23 rebel group. These soldiers were part of a peacekeeping mission supporting the DRC in...

ActionSA has accused Minister of Defence Angie Motshekga of extravagant spending on official travel while South African ...
28/01/2025

ActionSA has accused Minister of Defence Angie Motshekga of extravagant spending on official travel while South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers remain under-resourced and vulnerable in dangerous missions.

ActionSA has accused Minister of Defence Angie Motshekga of extravagant spending on official travel while South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers remain under-resourced and vulnerable in dangerous missions. This criticism follows the tragic death of 13 SANDF peacekeeping soldiers over....

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), the police watchdog responsible for oversight, faces significan...
28/01/2025

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), the police watchdog responsible for oversight, faces significant challenges due to an overwhelming workload and limited resources. According to its latest annual report, each of IPID’s 167 investigators is assigned approximately 300 cases annually, highlighting the strain on the system.

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), the police watchdog responsible for oversight, faces significant challenges due to an overwhelming workload and limited resources. According to its latest annual report, each of IPID’s 167 investigators is assigned approximately 300 cases an...

Iron-deficiency anaemia is one of the most prevalent and concerning non-communicable conditions of our time, affecting u...
28/01/2025

Iron-deficiency anaemia is one of the most prevalent and concerning non-communicable conditions of our time, affecting up to 2 billion people worldwide. WHO (World Health Organisation) statistics suggest up to 38% of people ranging from newborns to the elderly have low iron levels which have a direct influence on health and quality of life.

Iron-deficiency anaemia is one of the most prevalent and concerning non-communicable conditions of our time, affecting up to 2 billion people worldwide. WHO (World Health Organisation) statistics suggest up to 38% of people ranging from newborns to the elderly have low iron levels which have a direc...

The Stilfontein mining disaster has resurfaced as a controversial issue for Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavh...
17/01/2025

The Stilfontein mining disaster has resurfaced as a controversial issue for Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, with community leaders holding her accountable for the tragedy.

The Stilfontein mining disaster has resurfaced as a controversial issue for Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, with community leaders holding her accountable for the tragedy. This follows the recovery of nearly 80 bodies from an abandoned gold mine in Stilfontein earlier this week. The...

More than 100 illegal miners appeared before the Stilfontein Magistrates Court on Friday morning after being arrested du...
17/01/2025

More than 100 illegal miners appeared before the Stilfontein Magistrates Court on Friday morning after being arrested during a large-scale operation at an abandoned gold mine in the area.

More than 100 illegal miners appeared before the Stilfontein Magistrates Court on Friday morning after being arrested during a large-scale operation at an abandoned gold mine in the area. The arrests were part of a three-day mission to tackle illegal mining activities at the Buffelsfontein gold mine...

South Africa’s largest banks will appear before Parliament next month to address concerns about their credit lending pra...
17/01/2025

South Africa’s largest banks will appear before Parliament next month to address concerns about their credit lending practices.

South Africa's largest banks will appear before Parliament next month to address concerns about their credit lending practices. The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition, along with the Standing Committee on Finance, is set to meet with major financial institutions, including Absa,....

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has extended the contracts of 67,000 Community ...
17/01/2025

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has extended the contracts of 67,000 Community Work Programme (CWP) beneficiaries who were at risk of losing their jobs next week.

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has extended the contracts of 67,000 Community Work Programme (CWP) beneficiaries who were at risk of losing their jobs next week. The department had announced plans to terminate the contracts of beneficiaries aged 55 and older...

In 2024 breakthroughs in technology like AI, redefined industries and how we work. As these technologies advanced sustai...
17/01/2025

In 2024 breakthroughs in technology like AI, redefined industries and how we work. As these technologies advanced sustainability also became a core focus as the need to develop greener, more efficient solutions became clearer.

In 2024 breakthroughs in technology like AI, redefined industries and how we work. As these technologies advanced sustainability also became a core focus as the need to develop greener, more efficient solutions became clearer. These advancements laid the groundwork for a new era and 2025 promises to...

The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has clarified that the norms and regulations being developed under the Basic ...
17/01/2025

The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has clarified that the norms and regulations being developed under the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act are not amendments to the legislation but rather guidelines for its implementation.

The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has clarified that the norms and regulations being developed under the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act are not amendments to the legislation but rather guidelines for its implementation. Committee chairperson Joy Maimela addressed the issue during...

The long-awaited 2024 Matric results were released on 15 January 2025, and this can feel like a make-or-break moment in ...
14/01/2025

The long-awaited 2024 Matric results were released on 15 January 2025, and this can feel like a make-or-break moment in many South African families. Whether met with celebration or disappointment, this milestone often carries intense emotional weight and may provoke mental health challenges such as anxiety or depression.

The long-awaited 2024 Matric results were released on 15 January 2025, and this can feel like a make-or-break moment in many South African families. Whether met with celebration or disappointment, this milestone often carries intense emotional weight and may provoke mental health challenges such as....

The release of matric results marks a pivotal moment for South African learners. However, amidst the celebrations and a...
14/01/2025

The release of matric results marks a pivotal moment for South African learners. However, amidst the celebrations and anxieties, a crucial question emerges: Are our young people equipped to navigate the rapidly changing demands of the 21st-century workforce? The 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) is transforming the job market, making career guidance and future-proof skills more essential than ever.

The release of matric results marks a pivotal moment for South African learners. However, amidst the celebrations and anxieties, a crucial question emerges: Are our young people equipped to navigate the rapidly changing demands of the 21st-century workforce? The 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) is tr...

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has arrived in Stilfontein to assess progress in the retrieval operation at an...
14/01/2025

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has arrived in Stilfontein to assess progress in the retrieval operation at an abandoned mine, where illegal miners, known as zama zamas, remain trapped underground.

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has arrived in Stilfontein to assess progress in the retrieval operation at an abandoned mine, where illegal miners, known as zama zamas, remain trapped underground. Mantashe’s visit coincides with the third and final phase of a large-scale operation to di...

Lufhereng Secondary School, a no-fee school housed in mobile classrooms in Soweto, has been ranked the best-performing s...
14/01/2025

Lufhereng Secondary School, a no-fee school housed in mobile classrooms in Soweto, has been ranked the best-performing school in Gauteng. The school achieved an outstanding 100% matric pass rate for the class of 2024, with an impressive 97% of learners earning bachelor passes.

Lufhereng Secondary School, a no-fee school housed in mobile classrooms in Soweto, has been ranked the best-performing school in Gauteng. The school achieved an outstanding 100% matric pass rate for the class of 2024, with an impressive 97% of learners earning bachelor passes. The Gauteng government...

A taxi-related conflict in Nyanga turned deadly on Tuesday morning, leaving one person dead and at least seven others in...
14/01/2025

A taxi-related conflict in Nyanga turned deadly on Tuesday morning, leaving one person dead and at least seven others injured. The violent altercation occurred at a local taxi rank, disrupting the lives of commuters and prompting a swift police response.

A taxi-related conflict in Nyanga turned deadly on Tuesday morning, leaving one person dead and at least seven others injured. The violent altercation occurred at a local taxi rank, disrupting the lives of commuters and prompting a swift police response. Law enforcement officials confiscated a cache...

The principal of Forte Secondary School in Dobsonville, Soweto, credits discipline and teamwork for the school’s remarka...
14/01/2025

The principal of Forte Secondary School in Dobsonville, Soweto, credits discipline and teamwork for the school’s remarkable achievement of a 100% matric pass rate for the class of 2024.

The principal of Forte Secondary School in Dobsonville, Soweto, credits discipline and teamwork for the school’s remarkable achievement of a 100% matric pass rate for the class of 2024. Principal Mukosi Mudavhi, who has been leading the school since 2011, celebrated this milestone as a significant...

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