Preparations underway for Workers Day celebrations in Polokwane
FILE: COSATU Flag. Preparations are underway to mark the International Workers Day to be held…
Preparations underway for Workers Day celebrations in Polokwane
FILE: COSATU Flag. Preparations are underway to mark the International Workers Day to be held at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo. Labour Federation, Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu), is hosting the national celebrations that coincide with its 40th Anniversary. Cosatu President, Zingiswa Losi, will deliver the keynote address that will…
Two killed, 19 injured in Eastern Cape crash
File image| A broken windscreen. A head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a bakkie on the N2 at Sibangweni Village just outside of Mthatha has claimed two lives. Both vehicles caught alight after the impact. Residents of the village and motorists rushed to pull out people from the wreckages. There were also school children…
Citizens urged to work with law agencies to curb illegal immigration
Members of March and March protest against illegal immigration. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has urged South Africans not to take the law into their own hands and work with law enforcement in dealing with undocumented immigrants. This comes as protests intensify, with growing calls for action against illegal immigration. Several marches…
Focused Fils making a statement ahead of French Open
France’s Arthur Fils reacts during his round of 64 match against Denmark’s Holger Rune during Italian Open at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy on May 12, 2023. Coming on the heels of his Barcelona triumph earlier this month, Arthur Fils‘ run to the Madrid Open semi-finals shows he has fully recovered from a long-term back…
Political parties react to announcement of 2026 LGE date
A police officer seen outside a voting station The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it is ready for the 2026 local government elections, which are scheduled for the 4th of November this year. The announcement after the local government election (LGE) date was announced earlier Thursday by President Cyril Ramaphosa. DA spokesperson Jan de Villiers says…
Western Cape urges caution on roads ahead of long weekend
FILE | Traffic on South Africa’s roads. The Western Cape Department of Mobility says it is anticipating an increase in traffic volumes across the province over to the long weekend. The Department’s Traffic Chief, Maxine Bezuidenhout says speeding continues to pose a major risk on roads. She has cautioned both motorists and pedestrians to stay alert and…
Northern Cape residents urged to avoid flooded areas
Rain seen from a windscreen. Northern Cape residents and motorists have been urged to exercise extreme caution amid severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. Police say the severe weather poses serious risks, particularly to vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly and persons with disabilities. Communities are advised to avoid flooded areas and remain vigilant at…
Team SA upbeat as Simbine returns for World Relays
Akani Simbine, who pulled up with what looked like an injury in the 100m final at the Simbine Classic in Pretoria, on Tuesday evening, is available for the championships. The 18th edition of the World Athletics Relay Championships will take place in Gaborone, Botswana, this weekend, with places at the World Championships up for grabs….
Investment needed from private sector to enhance innovation: Cele
Official opening of Rapid Prototype Training and Testing Facility at North West University, Potchefstroom Campus. The Department of Science and Technology and Innovation says more investment is needed to fast-track innovations and skills. The department says some innovations are unable to prosper because of lack of funding. The department’s Director-General Mlungisi Cele was speaking at…
DA snatches ward from ANC in George by-election
Flag of the Democratic Alliance. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has won a by-election held in Ward 25 in George in the Southern Cape. The party secured around 43% of the vote. The DA’s Jarques Esau was subsequently elected as the ward councillor. The by-election was called after Esau resigned from the ANC, which had held…
