Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson speaking in Parliament. 1 minute Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean MacPherson has launched an independent investigation into the Independent Development Trust (IDT) following corruption allegations relating to an 800 million tender to install Oxygen plants at Health facilities across South Africa. It was reported that…
Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago engaging his counterparts at a meeting in Sandton. 2 minutes Country representatives at the G20 Finance Track meetings have been urged to focus on effective action towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago made the plea at the close of the four-day…
Stage setting ahead of the EFF National People’s Assembly as Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg on 13 December 2024. 1 minute Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Secretary-General Godrich Gardee remains mum on speculation that he will be vying for the position of Deputy President of the party in the third National People’s Assembly. This as…
2 minutes The Dusi Canoe Marathon returns to its traditional start line at Camps Drift in Pietermaritzburg in February next year. The roughly 120 km, three-day race from Pietermaritzburg to Durban is one of the premier canoe marathons in the country. KwaZulu-Natal Canoe Club chairperson Doug Gow says this comes after the previous two races…
SAMWU protest in the Jhb CBD 1 minute The M1 highway has been reopened following earlier blockages by the City of Joburg employees affiliated with the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU). The workers went on the rampage and barricaded several roads in Braamfontein, affecting some arterial routes in and out of the city including…
Municipal offices. 1 minute The ANC will decide on whether Matjhabeng Municipality Mayor in the Free State, Thanduxiolo Khalipha should continue in his position or step aside. This after Odendaalsrus Magistrate’s Court fined him R5,000 or three months imprisonment for common assault, as well as two and three months’ imprisonment or R3 000 for two…
EFF leader Julius Malema was speaking at Faith Gospel Church in Khutsong, west of Johannesburg. 1 minute The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) hosts its third National People’s Assembly (NPA) from 12 to 15 December at the Nasrec Expo Centre. Recently, the party has seen significant leadership shifts, including the departure of founding member and former…
EFF leader Julius Malema at the Nasrec Expo Centre on December 13, 2024. 1 minute The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema will deliver the party’s political report at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec today. This comes as the EFF hosts its third National People’s Assembly to elect the top six leadership. Over…
Hawks crime fighters 1 minute Residents of Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape have welcomed the decision by the Hawks to investigate allegations of fraud and corruption in the refurbishment of the Mdantsane swimming pool. To date, more than R32 million has been spent on refurbishing the facility, yet it remains in a deplorable state. Last…
Law enforcement operation on the intersection of N4 and R39 in Zeerust. 2 minutes The North West Department of Community Safety and Transport Management has launched a mobile alcohol testing centre in Zeerust. The aim is to deal with drunken driving during this festive season. This coincides with the launch of the second leg of…
