SAPS adds 1,900 new cops to the to tackle crime hotspots
SAPS adds 1,900 new cops to the to tackle crime hotspots
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MEC urges Soweto residents to allow Maponya Mall to open
The Gauteng Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has called on residents of Soweto to allow the Maponya Mall to open for business on Friday. This comes after the mall was closed on Thursday following the gunning down of an e-hailing service driver and the torching of two vehicles on Wednesday night. Last night, residents held a…
City Power pauses power restoration over illegal connections
[File image]: City Power technician repairs electricity lines in Johannesburg. City Power says they will be halting the restoration of power supply in certain areas of Johannesburg until it verifies that at least 80% of customers in that area are purchasing electricity legitimately. According to the power utility, this decision follows a notable increase of…
ActionSA keepsclose eye on National Convention, questions inclusivity
National Dialogue 2025. ActionSA is one of the political parties keeping a close eye on South Africa’s first National Convention, held at the University of South Africa (UNISA), in Pretoria. The party’s National Spokesperson, Lerato Ngobeni, says the party is attending in an observatory role, as leaders and citizens gather to confront the country’s most…
Trump departs Washington for meeting with Putin in Alaska
President Donald Trump boards Air Force One as he departs for Alaska to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate for an end to the war in Ukraine, from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, August 15, 2025. US President Donald Trump has departed Washington to Anchorage, Alaska ahead of his highly anticipated peace summit…
Standard Bank delivers strong results for first half of 2025
Standard Bank’s offices Standard Bank has delivered a strong set of results for the first half of 2025, reporting a 10% increase in headline earnings per share. The Standard Bank Group has released half-year financial results. For the six months ended June 2025, the bank reported headline earnings of R23.8 billion, up 8% from the…
UCT students express their views on the National Dialogue Convention
[FILE IMAGE]: University student activists express their views in a public Fees Must Fall dialogue. Students at UCT have welcomed the idea of the National Dialogue to help solve service delivery challenges. The first sitting of the National Dialogue Convention took place earlier today in Pretoria. The Presidency described the Convention as a call to…
IEC backs e-voting to attract youth and make processes easier
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will enhance voting efficiency and inclusivity. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says the introduction of electronic voting, or e-voting, in South Africa can enhance efficiency and inclusivity. The SABC is pleased to announce the launch of the new self-registration platform. Vendors wishing to do business with the SABC can self-register…
Khoza joins foundations in rejecting hijacked National Convention
Anti-corruption and social justice activist, Dr. Makhosi Khoza. Anti-corruption and social justice activist, Dr. Makhosi Khoza, has raised concerns over the selection of participants at the National Convention. Last week, foundations, including the Thabo Mbeki, Steve Biko, and FW de Klerk, withdrew from the convention. The foundations have cited issues, including a rushed time frame…
UNISA hosts first National Convention, aims to address past mistakes
The first National Convention gets underway on Friday at the University of South Africa (UNISA)’s Main Campus in Pretoria. UNISA views the convention as an opportunity for the government to rectify past mistakes. The university’s Professor Boitumelo Senokoane says the institution has allocated R5 million for this event. Meanwhile, the Presidency has announced that the…