Stop GBV awareness 2 minutes A joint study conducted by the Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance and the South African Medical Research Council has revealed that alcohol plays a significant role in Gender-based Violence. The study highlights the urgent need to address the matter. It comes as South Africa marks 16 Days of Activism for…
File image: A shopper walks past a Vodacom shop in Johannesburg. 1 minute Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has confirmed his decision to appeal the Competition Tribunal’s recent ruling. [On Vodacom/Maziv] I have noted the notice of appeal in the Vodacom/Maziv merger case. This step ensures compliance with timelines as we await the…
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe looks dejected after the match. 3 minutes Striker Kylian Mbappe had another subdued and disappointing performance for Real Madrid on Wednesday, failing to seriously trouble Liverpool’s defence and missing a penalty in their 2-0 Champions League defeat at Anfield. The Frenchman has had a challenging start to life at Real after…
Stop GBV awareness. 1 minute The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru) has raised concern over the alleged intimidation and harassment of female correctional services workers in the Northern Cape and the Free State. This comes as the country observes 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. Popcru alleges that senior officials abuse power…
Free Palestine flag. 2 minutes Dozens of Pro-Palestine supporters have embarked on a protest at the United States Consulate in Sandton. The peaceful protest was part of the mobilisation of the South African Chapter of the Anti-apartheid movement, which was launched last night. Today marks the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian…
High-interest rates, inflation outpacing salary increments, and the inability to fulfill monthly debt commitments have driven consumers to delve deeper into financial strains. 1 minute The National Credit Regulator has warned consumers to be aware of scammers and cyber criminals while making online purchases this Black Friday. This as some retail stores participate in the…
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane speaks during the Multi-Certification Skills Programme launch on March 15, 2023. 2 minutes Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed strong disappointment about the bilateral agreement between the Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube and her partners regarding the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act. According to Chiloane, the agreement undermines…
Fie Photo: Pathology vehicle at a crime scene 2 minutes A 13-year-old boy has drowned in a pit at Marobjane village in Avon, Senwabarwana in Limpopo. The pit, which was dug for a road construction project, was left open. The boy was playing with his friends when the incident occurred. The boy’s mother, Johanna Mmoko…
2 minutes The annual Mpumalanga Cultural Experience is underway in the City of Mbombela. Different cultural groups are parading on the streets showcasing the province’s rich cultural heritage. The parade is also aimed at fostering social cohesion. The 9th edition of the Cultural Experience includes activities such as music festival, comedy shows and gospel awards. People…
[FILE IMAGE]: South Africa players celebrate after taking the wicket of New Zealand’s Georgia Plimmer 1 minute Cricket South Africa (CSA) has appointed Mandla Mashimbyi as the new head coach of the national women’s team. Mashimbyi, who played for the Titans, Knights and Griquas, has over a decade of coaching experience, including multiple championship wins…
