FlySafair still open to talks with disgruntled pilots: Gordon

A FlySafair plane taking off. FlySafair Chief Marketing Officer, Kirby Gordon, says they are still open to negotiations with their disgruntled pilots. FlySafair pilots have rejected the airline’s 5,7% wage increase offer, sticking to their demand of a 10,5% salary hike. The standoff threatens to disrupt flights for up to two weeks, jeopardising passenger confidence….

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SAWS issues warning for disruptive rainfall along KZN coast

[File Image] Residents walk across a flooded road following severe weather with heavy rain from a cold front. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a weather warning for possible disruptive rains accompanied by strong winds along the coast of KwaZulu-Natal. These weather patterns are expected to persist through this week. Forecaster Sihle Dlamini…

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Ekurhuleni Mayor arrives in Thembisa amid protest

[File Image] Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza delivering the State of the City Address. Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has arrived in Thembisa to address protesting residents. The residents are protesting against electricity tariff hikes. Disgruntled community members went on the rampage, barricading roads with rocks and burning tyres. In April, Eskom increased its electricity tariffs by…

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Traditional leaders key in building electoral democracy: Madondo

A panel chaired by the Chief Justice Justice Mandisa Maya, comprising of the Public Protector, Adv Kholeka Gcaleka, Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) Adv Nthabiseng Sepanya-Mogale and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) Chairperson Chris Nissen conducts interviews for three vacancies in the Electoral Commission (IEC) on July 21, 2025. Former KwaZulu-Natal Deputy Judge…

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KZN warns of road closures for 2025 Amashova Cycle Race

KZN motorists have been urged to avoid closed roads for the 2025 Amashova National Classic cycle KwaZulu-Natal authorities have urged motorists to take note of temporary road closures for the 2025 Amashova National Classic cycle race on Sunday. The race will start at the historic Nelson Mandela Capture Site near Howick to the Masabalala Yengwa pedestrian bridge in…

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