COSATU warns workers are strained by rising living costs, debt
Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says 40% of their salaries goes to transport to get to work….
Malatji says he’s a victim in TMPD ad hoc security services matter
Suspended Director for Asset Protection Services at the Tshwane Metro Police Department, Tshukudu Malatji. Suspended Tshwane Metro Director for Asset Protection Services, Tshukudu Malatji, has told the Madlanga Commission that he believes he is a victim in the matter involving ad hoc security services at the city. Malatji was cross-examined over his failure to halt…
ANC to launch 2026 LGE campaign in July: Mbalula
Supporters of the African National Congress African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has announced in Durban that the party will be launching its local government election (LGE) campaign in July. This after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the election date as the 4th of November. Mbalula says the party is geared up for the elections…
COSATU warns workers are strained by rising living costs, debt
Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says 40% of their salaries goes to transport to get to work. Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) parliamentary coordinator Matthew Parks says workers are burdened by the high cost of living from electricity prices and debts. Matthew Parks says the workers are already paying high prices for fuel, electricity and…
Hlabisa urges peaceful campaigning ahead of 2026 LGE
CoGTA Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Velenkosini Hlabisa has called for peaceful and non-confrontational campaigning. This follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of the 4th of November as the day for local government polls. Hlabisa will soon proclaim it and get it certified in the government gazette. He says he…
‘Unresolved TRC cases a terrible stain in SA’s history’
Advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza at the TRC Cases Inquiry on 20 April 2026. Former Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Commissioner Advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza says the suppression of the investigation and prosecution of TRC cases is a terrible stain on South Africa’s post-apartheid history. He testified at the TRC Cases Inquiry in Newtown in Johannesburg. Ntsebeza says…
LP farm workers complain of discrimination, poor living conditions
Farmworkers are seen at a farm in Eikeihof outside Johannesburg September 30, 2008. As South Africa commemorates Workers’ Day, some farm workers in Limpopo are raising concerns about illegal evictions, landlessness, and insecure tenure on farms. Some say they still experience discrimination by farm owners. They are also lamenting poor living conditions and unfair treatment….
Durban City coach says they are ready to face TS Galaxy
[FILE] Durban City FC player during the match Durban City Assistant coach Ashraf Hendricks says his side is ready to face TS Galaxy under its new leadership in the Nedbank Cup final on Saturday. He admits that a coaching change can bring uncertainty, with new ideas and strengths often making opponents difficult to predict. Hendricks,…
Two new cases of FMD confirmed on a farm in Oudtshoorn
FILE | Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination drive in Fisantekraal, Cape Town. Agri Western Cape and the Garden Route District Municipality have confirmed two new cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) on a farm in Oudtshoorn, in the Little Karoo. Officials say a cattle farm in the northern part of Oudtshoorn was identified…
LIVE | National Workers’ Day Rally 2026
Deputy President Paul Mashatile to deliver a keynote address at Congress of South African Trade Unions’ (Cosatu) main Workers’ Day event to be held at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo. Livestream|
Two officials suspended following withdrawal of AI draft policy
Visitors stand near a sign of artificial intelligence at an AI robot booth at Security China, an exhibition on public safety and security, in Beijing, China June 7, 2023. Two officials from the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) have been placed on precautionary suspension with immediate effect following the withdrawal of the Draft…
