File image: Community Work Programme (CWP) workers. 1 minute Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa says he will meet with labour unions this week to explore solutions to continue supporting Community Work Programme (CWP) participants aged 55 and older, despite budgetary constraints. This follows his decision to extend the contracts for these…
A view of a logo during the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland, January 19, 2024. 2 minutes South Africa’s G20 Presidency is expected to position the country as an attractive investment destination at the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF). Leaders from government, civils society and business are in Davos,…
Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina celebrates winning her fourth round match against China’s Xinyu Wang during Wimbledon at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain on July 8, 2024. 2 minutes Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina recovered from a sub-par first 20 minutes to charge past Russian Veronika Kudermetova 6-4 6-1 on Monday and reach the last…
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula appears in court on October 16, 2024. 1 minute The case against corruption accused former National Assembly speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula continues in the High Court in Pretoria today. She faces 12 counts of corruption and one of money laundering for allegedly soliciting bribes during her time as Minister of Defence. It is alleged…
The Judicial Conduct Tribunal is currently conducting a hearing in Rosebank, Johannesburg on the complaint lodged by Andiswa Mengo, against Judge President Selby Mbenenge of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court. 1 minute The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing sexual harassment allegations against Judge President Selby Mbenenge will continue in Johannesburg today. This marks…
Bullet casings seen at a crime scene. 1 minute One person has died after a shootout with police in Qumbu near Mthatha in the Eastern Cape following a robbery tip off. OR Tambo Police have confirmed that the incident occurred at a homestead in Gwadana where they were met with gunfire. Police say the suspect,…
[File Image] AmaZulu King, MisuZulu kaZwelithini 2 minutes Cultural expert Professor Sihawu Ngubane says the instability in decision-making and failure to install a proper structure of advisory to handle the affairs of AmaZulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini is tarnishing the integrity of the monarch. This comes after a series of dramatic events that have unfolded within…
1 minute The Bulls qualified for rugby’s second-tier European Challenge Cup playoffs after a massive 48-7 victory over Stade Francais in Pretoria in the European Rugby Champions Cup. With the bonus point victory, the Bulls moved above the French side and finished 5th in their Champions Cup group, which guarantees them a spot in the…
2 minutes The African National Congress (ANC) has welcomed the ceasefire agreement that Israel and Hamas signed. It will see an end to the conflict that has led to thousands of people killed. Last night Israel’s Cabinet approved a deal with Hamas for a ceasefire and the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip. The…
SAPS members at Stilfontein illegal mining operation site. 2 minutes Illegal miners living in Samaria informal settlement, just outside Kimberley, Northern Cape, have vowed to continue mining illegally despite alleged harassment by law enforcement agencies. The Zama Zamas have been making a living by mining near their area despite encountering challenges in their trade. Community…
