[FILE] A woman holding an EFF flag with bearing the face of the party leader Julius Malema. 1 minute The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Limpopo will march today to the Office of Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba, demanding immediate action on the severe water shortages in Polokwane. The EFF also plans to raise issues regarding…
FILE PHOTO: A representations of cryptocurrency Bitcoin is seen in front of a stock graph and U.S. dollar in this illustration taken, January 24, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo 2 minutes Bitcoin charged past the $90 000 level on Wednesday, as its relentless rally showed no signs of easing on expectations that Donald Trump as US…
[File Image] Members of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) 1 minute The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) said it will go on strike at ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd on Thursday to protest job cuts that have impacted 107 workers. NUMSA said in a statement it would picket the company’s…
An empty hospital ward. 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa says since the beginning of September there have been 890 instances nationwide of children becoming sick from eating contaminated food. The President says at least 22 children have died. “Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal have been the most affected, with Limpopo, Free State and Mpumalanga also recording dozens…
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,…
