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22 high school learners suspended over violence in Roodepoort

The West Ridge High School, one of the two schools involved in learner-on-learner violence. The Gauteng Education Department has confirmed the suspension of about 19 learners from West Ridge high school and three from Hoërskool Roodepoort, over a violent school feud earlier this week. Three learners were hospitalised as a result. The Department’s spokesperson, Steve…

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Traditional leaders vent anger at GNU over rural neglect

CONTRALESA in a bilateral engagement with SACP led by its General Secretary, Cde Solly Mapaila, and CONTRALESA President, Kgosi Mathupa Mokoena. Traditional leaders have strongly expressed their anger at what they say is the failure of the Government of National Unity (GNU) in addressing the plight of rural people. This came out at the 2025…

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De Lille announced dissolution of SA Tourism board

Tourism Minister Patricia De Lille. The board of SA Tourism has been dissolved with immediate effect. Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille informed the board about her decision on Tuesday. A statement issued by the Minister today says the board failed to address the legality of the procedure it followed when it convened a special board…

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Tender dispute erupts over Welkom Cargo Airport project

The refurbishment of the Welkom cargo airport in the Free State has been thrust into the spotlight as contractors battle for legitimacy. The owners of King Michaels company claim its idea was hijacked and handed to a competitor after it won the tender to refurbish Welkom airport. The Chief Operating Officer of King Michaels, Rachenepe…

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