Cyber-attack warning 1 minute Cyber security experts are warning students and management of Universities in South Africa to be more cautious as cyber-attacks are becoming more prevalent within such institutions. Cyber security company “KnowBe4 Africa” says the open nature of university networks, creates weaknesses, especially in email systems. A report by tech giant Microsoft points…
Food at a school 1 minute The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has confirmed that all outstanding payments to service providers involved in the National School Nutrition Programme were processed successfully as of yesterday. This follows a protest on Monday by service providers who demonstrated outside district offices, claiming they had not been paid for several…
1 minute The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing sexual harassment allegations against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge resumes today with the cross-examination of Forensic and Legal Linguist Doctor Zakeera Docrat. Live proceedings below:
[File Image] Students sleep at the gates of Umgungundlovu TVET College’s Msunduzi Campus in Pietermaritzburg after being evicted by landlords because they are unable to pay rent due to outstanding payments from Nsfas 1 minute The South African Students Federation (SASF) has asked the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, to intervene…
Grove End in Phoenix 2 minutes Residents in Phoenix, north of Durban, have expressed dissatisfaction with proposed electricity tariff increases, property valuations and ongoing service delivery challenges during a public consultation on the eThekwini Municipality’s draft 2025/26 budget. The hearing took place at the Stonebridge Community Hall last week, as part of the municipality’s mandatory…
Court gavel 1 minute A 47-year-old woman from Majemantsho has been denied bail by the Molopo Magistrate’s Court following her arrest for the alleged attempted murder and abuse of her 14-year-old daughter. She is accused of pouring an acidic liquid on the teenager’s face and later transporting her to hospital. The State opposed bail, citing…
Memorial service for Constables Boipelo Senoge, Cebekhulu Linda and Keamogetswe Buys in Bloemfontein, Free State on May 6, 2025. 2 minutes Thabure Unit Commander Brigadier, SP Kubheka says Constables Keamogetswe Buys and Cebekhulu Linda had special skills necessary for the division when they joined it last year in July. He spoke at a joint memorial…
Blood pressure testing kit. 1 minute Health experts say South Africa’s hypertension crisis continues to worsen, despite increased awareness efforts. May marks World Hypertension Month and Measurement Month, a campaign that encourages individuals to have their blood pressure checked at free screening sites. Hypertension is a condition that affects billions worldwide yet remains dangerously under…
Mine workers stand underground at Gold Fields’ South Deep mine, south-west of Johannesburg, South Africa October 12, 2022. 2 minutes The Gauteng Health Department has embarked on a medical assessment programme of those who previously worked in mines in the West Rand District. The programme is an initiative driven by the Department in partnership with…
Outside the KwaMhlanga Magistrate’s Court. 1 minute Three of the four suspects arrested in connection with the disappearance of journalist Sibusiso Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli are expected to appear in the KwaMhlanga Magistrate’s Court this morning. One of the suspects is reportedly known to Mdhluli’s family, while another is a minor. The fourth…
