Malatsi must reconsider decision to withdraw SABC Bill: Forum

SABC building in Auckland Park, Johannesburg. 1 minute The Activists and Citizens Forum wants Communications Minister Solly Malatsi to reconsider his decision to withdraw the SABC Bill. The Forum’s spokesperson Dennis Bloem says the decision is about what he calls the “show of power” and an indication that the Government of National Unity (GNU) won’t…

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Limpopo spaza shop owners lament 21-days registration deadline

Spaza shops face closure if they don’t comply with certain regulations. 2 minutes Spaza shop owners in Seshego outside Polokwane in Limpopo have expressed concern following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent announcement requiring them to register within 21 days. This move comes after cases of food-borne illnesses and deaths linked to spaza shops throughout the country….

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Springboks eye unbeaten UK tour after beating England 29-20

Springbok’s Grant Williams flies past an England player in a bid to score a try. 1 minute Four-time Rugby World Cup Champions South Africa are on course for an unbeaten end-of-year tour of the United Kingdom. The Springboks beat England 29-20 at Twickenham in London on Saturday evening – the second victory of their three-match…

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Eastern Cape traditional healers dismiss proposed health regulations

Traditional healers say African spirituality should not be neglected. 2 minutes Traditional healers in the Eastern Cape say the proposed health regulations for members registered with the Traditional Health Practitioners Council are an attack on African spirituality. Draft regulations were published in June 2024 outlining the processes which traditional health practitioners should follow in registering with…

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Ramaphosa to address nation on suspected food poisoning incidents

President Cyril Ramaphosa. 1 minute Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation this week on government’s response to the rising incidents of suspected food poisoning in the country. Learners are the most affected, with some of them dying and others being admitted to hospital. The crisis…

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