Illegal miners at an abandoned mineshaft. 2 minutes The National Union of Mineworkers (Num) has accused the government of failing to put an end to illegal mining. The union was reacting to a continuing stand-off between the police and illegal miners underground in an abandoned mine in Stilfontein, in the North West province. Hundreds of…
[FILE IMAGE] Clean up operations with volunteers in a city. 2 minutes The Gauteng provincial government, in partnership with the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality and civil movement Jozi My Jozi, have established a City Clean Up Activity called ‘CBD Friday’. The programme will focus on ensuring safety of residents and businesses on the streets…
President Cyril Ramaphosa. 2 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a raft of measures, including closing implicated shops, to address the recent spate of children becoming sick from eating contaminated food. The President was speaking on a live address to the nation broadcast by the SABC. Ramaphosa says his cabinet has decided to get hazardous…
[File Image] Residents stand outside a spaza convienience shop in Cape Town’s Imizamo Yethu township, April 19, 2014. 3 minutes KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli says plans are under way to audit all spaza shops in the province. Ntuli was addressing a special meeting with all mayors. He presented the province’s approach to the Standard Draft…
[File Image] A view shows the ground of the Rialb reservoir as drinking water supplies have plunged to their lowest level. 2 minutes Government intends to launch the first phase of the Klipdrift potable water treatment plant as part of ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water to Hammanskraal residents. Water and Sanitation Minister,…
Bafana Bafana players celebrate after scoring. 1 minute Bafana Bafana are now top of Group K in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, after beating Uganda 2-0 in Kampala. South Africa are now on 11 points after registering their third win in five matches. Uganda are second in the group with ten points,…
President Cyril Ramaphosa. 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa is addressing the nation regarding the recurring incidents of food-borne illnesses that have claimed the lives of a number of children. LIVESTREAM:
Numsa members picket during a strike action. 2 minutes Judgment has been reserved in the Labour Court matter between ArcelorMittal South Africa and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa. Arcelor approached the Labour Court on an urgent basis to interdict the ongoing strike at its Coke plant. Numsa members have downed tools over…
Springboks during a training session. 2 minutes The South African national rugby side is anticipating a reaction from England when the two sides meet at Twickenham in South West London on Saturday. The English are licking their wounds after two close run losses in succession, and the Boks expect a dangerous home team this time…
[File Image]: Security officers walk past the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in Sandton, South Africa, March 30, 2020. 3 minutes The Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s (JSE) decision to fine and ban Thabi Leoka, former director of several listed companies, has been welcomed. The local bourse announced that the disgraced director will face a R500,000 fine for…
