Rhino seen in the wild 1 minute Police in Mpumalanga are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 19 rhino at the Kruger National Park. This follows the discovery of their carcasses in December. Mpumalanga police spokesperson Donald Mdhluli says they suspect most of the rhino were killed for their horns. “Though we know there…
[FILE IMAGE] Matriculants at a school in Limpopo 2 minutes Education authorities in Limpopo believe that they will surpass previous pass rates by exceeding the 80-percent threshold in the 2024 matric results. The matric pass rate in the province has been steadily increasing over the past few years. The results will be announced next week….
Flooding Hospital 1 minute Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi is expected to visit General De La Ray Hospital in Lichtenburg, North West Province, in response to reports of flooding of three hospitals in the province. The Minister will inspect this hospital, which is currently non-operational. More than thirty patients were moved from the General Delarey Hospital…
The African National Congress flag. 2 minutes The ANC, Africa’s oldest liberation movement, is celebrating 113 years of existence this coming weekend. This year’s January 8 Statement rally will be held at Nelson Mandela Park at Khayelitsha in Cape Town on Saturday. The ANC has been the governing party since the first democratic elections in…
A general view shows ArcelorMittal South Africa office. 1 minute The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has called on the government to hold public engagements with stakeholders to address potential job losses at ArcelorMittal. This follows the company’s announcement of its decision to wind down its steelmaking operations, putting an estimated 3…
The aftermath of the N3 accident. 2 minutes KwaZulu-Natal Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) spokesperson Sindi Msimang says they are concerned about the high number of road carnages in the province. This is as the province experiences heavy rains and the weather is expected to continue in the coming days. Disaster management teams are on high alert. Motorists have…
File image: Matric candidate writing SACAI exam. 2 minutes Lobby group AfriForum has emphasised the importance of publishing matric results in newspapers, highlighting the benefits for learners in rural areas with limited internet access. The statement was made by AfriForum’s Head of Cultural Affairs, Alana Bailey, during a brief adjournment at the Pretoria High Court….
SAPS logo at a police station 1 minute Rampant crime and gangsterism are high on the agenda at this year’s police imbizo that’s being held at Atlantis on the Cape West Coast. The Deputy Ministers of Police Cassel Mathale and Polly Boshielo are attending the crime prevention gathering. Provincial police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa says…
Senzo Meyiwa was shot dead at the home of his girlfriend Kelly Khumalo in Voslroorus, in Ekurhuleni, in 2014. 2 minutes The High Court in Pretoria will convene a special sitting in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial on Wednesday for accused number one – Muzi Sibiya – to confirm his new lawyer. This follows the…
Teen pregnancy 2 minutes The Attorney at the Centre for Child Law at the University of Pretoria, Stanley Malematja has emphasised the significance of a law that permits children as young as 12 years old to obtain an abortion without needing consent from a parent or guardian. He argues that this law is essential to…
