The SAHRC sets up a station ahead of its load reduction inquiry. The Constitutional Court has told the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) that its absence of legally binding powers does not diminish its constitutional importance. Handing down judgment on Wednesday, the Constitutional Court ruled that the SAHRC cannot enforce its own directives. The…
File: Thunderstorm The embattled Nkomazi Municipality is assessing the extend of the damage caused by freak storm in Mbuzini, east of Malelane. The hail storm has left a trail of destruction leaving families in six villages destitute. More than 250 households have been damaged. It is the second devastating storm in the municipality in three…
Senqu Bridge in Mokhotlong, Lesotho is aimed at helping South Africa to provide water. President Cyril Ramaphosa will join King Letsie the third and Prime Minister Samuel Matekane to officiate and co-launch the opening of the Senqu Bridge in Mokhotlong, in Lesotho. This launch marks a landmark achievement under Phase Two of the Lesotho Highlands…
FILE | Nafiz Modack in the dock during a previous appearance. The Presiding Judge in the trial of alleged underworld crime boss, Nafiz Modack, in the Western Cape High Court has lambasted the defense for constant requests for postponements. Modack’s lawyer, Bashier Sibda, asked for a postponement, citing the unavailability of the witness. Modack, along…
Many Gauteng malaria cases imported from high risk areas: NICD
The Independent Police Union of South Africa is calling for the precautionary suspension of the National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola. Masemola is facing charges related to violating the Public Finance Management Act. This is in relation to a controversial 360-million-rand health tender linked to alleged criminal kingpin Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. Masemola appeared in the Pretoria…
Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba has directed health authorities to expedite tests into an alleged food contamination incident at Mmotong-wa-Bogobe village. Police and the provincial government say their records indicate three deaths linked to the incident, not six as previously reported. Ramathuba, Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego, and Transport MEC Violet Mathye visited patients still receiving treatment…
Many households in Mahikeng are counting their losses after a hailstorm destroyed parts of their homes. In some instances, houses were damaged, while in other areas, windows were broken. The Mahikeng Local Municipality says it has activated its disaster management unit to assess the extent of the damage. Spokesperson Johny Nkoane elaborates, “We have received…
File Image: A graphic showing the up and down movement of inflation figures. The latest data released by Statistics South Africa shows that consumer price inflation increased marginally from 3% in February to 3.1% in March. The data shows that the main contributions to inflation in the period came from transportation and education, amid rising…
President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates the launch of the Senqu Bridge in Mokhotlong, Lesotho. Live stream below:
