Former DP David Mabuza speaks at Former Minister Zola Skweyiya’s memorial service in 2018. Former Deputy President David Mabuza has died at the age of 64. African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, announced this in a statement a few moments ago. It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we learn of the passing…
KwaDukuza deputy mayor Scelinjalbulo Cele(L) and Mayor, Ali Ngidi. (R) Residents of the KwaDukuza Municipality, north of Durban, have mixed reactions about the news that the African National Congress (ANC) has decided to remove the mayor, Ali Ngidi, and deputy mayor, Scelinjalbulo Cele, from office. The decision by the ANC’s provincial task team comes after…
The seven young South African scientists attending the 74th Lindau Laureates meeting in Germany. Seven young scientists specialising in chemistry were selected by the Academy of Sciences South Africa (ASSAf) to represent the country at the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting held on 29 June to 5 July in Lindau Germany. The meeting is held…
Former Deputy President David Mabuza speaks at Former Minister Zola Skweyiya’s memorial service in 2018. Various political parties have sent their condolences to the family of former President, David Mabuza, and paid tribute to him following his passing on Thursday afternoon. DD, as he was affectionately known, died earlier today at the age of 64 at a…
[File Photo]: New Zealand’s All Blacks player A sold-out crowd in Dunedin will ensure noisy support for the All Blacks in their season-opening test against France on Saturday but there will also be cheers in the Netherlands when Fabian Holland takes the field. The Dutch-born lock will line up for his test debut alongside captain…
A pamphlet on measles. The Free State Health Department has confirmed 64 reported cases of measles in the Lejweleputswa District’s – Nala, Masilonyana, Matjhabeng and Tswelopele local municipalities. The Department’s Mondli Mvambi says affected children are aged between 5 and 9 years. The Health Department has called on parents and caregivers to take children to…
Residents in the City of Tshwane may soon benefit from new structural reforms introduced by the municipality. This as many face ongoing service delivery challenges. The City has transitioned its electricity, water and sanitation services into business units aimed at improving efficiency. Briefing the media in Pretoria, Tshwane City Manager Johan Mettler confirmed that the…
MK Party leader Dr John Hlophe uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) has made some significant structural changes in the whippery as part of its skills audit campaign. Party leader Dr John Hlophe has confirmed that MK spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela was removed from his position as deputy whip. Hlophe, who is head of the party in Parliament,…
Margaret Arnolds taking oath of office The City of Johannesburg council has re-elected Margaret Arnolds as the Speaker of Council. The AIC candidate was elected by 137 votes. She was nominated alongside the Democratic Alliance’s Alex Christians who received 68 votes. And the UDM’s Yongama Zingela received 5 votes. The position became vacant after ActionSA’s…
Sabalenka celebrating her victory After yesterday’s carnage among the seeded players at the Wimbledon Championships, there was a return to a semblance of normality at the All-England Club in London today. World number one Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the third round without any real trouble. The Belarusian beat Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic 7-6,…
