Vosloorus residents protest after spaza shop owner goes missing
Photo of missing Vosloorus spaza shop owner, Mazwi Kubheka Scores of Vosloorus residents in the…
Vosloorus residents protest after spaza shop owner goes missing
Photo of missing Vosloorus spaza shop owner, Mazwi Kubheka Scores of Vosloorus residents in the east of Johannesburg have taken to the streets in protest after the disappearance of spaza shop owner, Mazwi Kubheka, who was last seen a month ago. It is believed his disappearance is linked to ongoing turf disputes between spaza shop…
Water supply cut off in parts of Bloemfontein following heavy rains
FILE: Droplets of water dripping from a tap. Water supply to parts of Bloemfontein in the Free State has been cut off. Recent heavy rainfall has caused large amounts of water to flow upstream in the Modder River and into the Rustfontein and Mockes Dams as well as into the Maselspoort Water Treatment Works. The Mangaung…
Police divers save trapped motorists in flood-hit North West
Flooded road Law enforcement agencies in the North West have warned motorists not to cross flooded roads and bridges after police divers had to rescue a number of drivers trapped in their vehicles or swept away. The worst affected areas in the province include areas around Vryburg and Taung, following heavy rain over the long…
Mokonyane says ANC never sold out workers and revolution
ANC 1st Deputy Secretary-General Cde Nomvula Mokonyane delivers message during Workers Day commemorations. African National Congress (ANC) first Deputy Secretary General, Nomvula Mokonyane, has defended the party, saying that it never sold out the workers and the revolution. She was speaking at the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) Workers’ Day celebration in Durban,…
COSATU calls for unity in ANC–SACP alliance amid tensions
COSATU cites unity in the ANC–SACP alliance, warning that divisions could undermine workers’ interests. Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) says workers should play a role in ensuring the working relationship between the African National Congress (ANC) and South African Communist Party (SACP) is intact. The union says it expects a positive resolution by…
Hlabisa races to pass Coalition Bill before elections
Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Velenkosini Hlabisa Cooperative Governance Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa says efforts are underway to ensure that the Municipal Structures Amendment Bill of 2024, also known as the Coalition Bill, is passed before the local government elections. The Bill seeks to provide a legislative framework to guide the formation and management…
NPA seizes R1.3m in assets from illegal mining, stolen vehicles in LP
The High Court in Polokwane, Limpopo. The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit has been granted orders to seize assets worth over R1.3m which are suspected proceeds of crime. The High Court in Polokwane has granted the order to seize and forfeit suspected stolen trucks, vehicles and parts from a scrapyard at Westernburg, near…
Global oil prices surge to four-year high
FILE| Models of oil barrels and a pump jack are displayed in front of a rising stock graph. Global oil prices have surged to a four-year high, reaching $126 dollars (R2 115, 56) a barrel. The sharp increase follows reports that the United States military would brief President Donald Trump on potential action against Iran….
COSATU flags labour law violations ahead of Workers’ Day in LP
Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), in Limpopo, says labour unions are still faced with numerous challenges in addressing workers’ challenges. The union’s Provincial Chairperson in Limpopo, Monyaki Lesiba, says some employers do not observe the labour laws. Lesiba was speaking ahead of the Workers Day rally. “We have many labour laws, and when…
Kenya’s Sawe feted by president after historic sub-two hour marathon
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe celebrates with a shoe after winning the men’s elite race and setting a new world record with a time of 01:59:30 Kenyan marathon runner Sebastian Sawe was feted by President William Ruto on Thursday after becoming the first person to complete an official race in less than two hours. Sawe’s winning time…
