President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the nation. 2 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa has described 2024 as a year of change and progress. In his New Year message, the President said that the far-reaching economic reforms that government started in the sixth administration are showing results. He however says while progress has been done this year, there’s…
SABC’s newly appointed COO, Lungile Binza. 2 minutes The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has appointed Lungile Binza as its Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective March 1, 2025. Binza has been serving as the Acting COO since February 2024. Before this role, he was the Group Executive: Technology, where he spearheaded significant advancements in digital…
A cough medication is poured The City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security directorate has made an urgent call on residents to report businesses and individuals who are illegally selling cough syrup and other dangerous medications to children to get high. Mayco Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith says law enforcement officers received information…
Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams 2 minutes The Department of Small Business Development has taken its Asset Assist programme to Mthatha, where Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has handed over equipment and financial support to participants from the OR Tambo area This programme acts as a catalyst to help small businesses overcome financial challenges by providing essential support. Equipping…
1 minute Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has commended the swift response of the Ekurhuleni Emergency Management Team and firefighters following a fire that broke out in the Accident and Emergency Unit of Tembisa Hospital last night. A total of 74 patients were safely evacuated to another unit at the hospital. No casualties were reported….
Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department logo seen on a car, 2 minutes The R21 route towards OR Tambo International Airport in Ekurhuleni has been successfully reopened. Traffic flow has returned to normal and all lanes are now fully operational. This after Ekurhuleni Metro Police officers embarked on a protest this morning. It is not clear at…
Water droplet dripping from tap 1 minute Concerned residents in the Modimolle-Mookgophong Municipality in Limpopo have marched and submitted a memorandum of grievances to the local authorities. They’re unhappy about water shortages. Residents are also calling for transparency in the awarding of tenders. “We need a clean water and we need service delivery. My demand…
A torched police bakkie 1 minute A 31-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly setting alight a police vehicle in Thulamahashe, in Mpumalanga on Saturday outside the premises of the Mhala Police Station. According to reports, the police officers were returning from a routine patrol and had parked outside the police station. Provincial Police spokesperson…
Players seen during a match between Magesi FC and Chippa United at the Seshego Stadium in Limpopo. 1 minute The Polokwane Local Municipality in Limpopo says it is investigating the cause of a power failure at the newly refurbished Seshego Stadium during a Betway Premier League match on Tuesday night. The power outage left fans,…
Drops of water running from a tap. 1 minute Large parts of Johannesburg will experience low water pressure or no water at all for two weeks in May. Rand Water will be conducting essential maintenance at the Palmiet Pump Station from the 2nd to the 16th of next month. The maintenance work is expected to…
