A red ribbon is put on the sleeves of a man by his friend to show support for people living with HIV during a program to raise awareness about AIDS on World AIDS Day. 1 minute Today marks World AIDS Day, a global call to action in the fight against HIV. This year’s international theme,…
A white rhinoceros. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) says the fight against rhino poaching remains one of the country’s toughest conservation hurdles. WWF Rhino Programme Manager for South Africa Jeff Cooke says both black and white rhino are a vital part of the country’s heritage. However, they continue to face threats from poaching and organised…
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola. Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has dismissed reports of the impending arrest of National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola over alleged irregularities involving police property acquisitions. This comes as Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo and others face an investigation into the alleged looting of the unit’s controversial slush fund, worth…
Human rights activist and violence monitor Mary de Haas appears before the Parliament Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system. LIVESTREAM:
Gautrain A looming major strike is threatening to disrupt Gautrain services, as the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) secures a strike certificate following the collapse of wage talks with the Bombela Operating Company. Workers are demanding a 7% wage hike and improved allowances, citing rising living costs. NUMSA accuses management of arrogance,…
Midvaal Local Municipality issues fines to business due to non-compliance. The Midvaal Municipality in Meyerton, south of Johannesburg has vowed to intensify enforcement operations to safeguard communities and ensure businesses operate lawfully. This comes after a number of businesses were shut down and fines issued, during a compliance operation involving the municipality, police and health…
File image of a crocodile. 1 minute The police in Limpopo have opened an inquest docket following the discovery of the body of a fisherman at the Mogalakwena river near Arrie village outside Mokopane. The deceased is believed to have been attacked by crocodiles while fishing on Friday. Police spokesperson, Malesela Ledwaba has advised community…
File Image: The South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter addresses a media briefing. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter says South Africans must wait for President Cyril Ramaphosa to take action over allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The provincial Commissioner has accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu…
Consumers hand over 100 Rand notes for food and other purchases. The Head of Macroeconomic Research at Standard Bank, Elna Moolman, says the impact of the interest rate cut, which was widely expected by markets will only be felt next year. Her comments follow the Reserve Bank’s 25 basis points interest rate cut announcement, which…
Upgraded KRN2 metre 1 minute Some Eskom customers in Malamulele, Limpopo, say they’re unable to upload pre-paid electricity coupons despite having recorded their meter boxes. Some are accusing Eskom workers at Malamulele offices of taking too long to help them while others say they are unable to buy pre-paid electricity, including at the official vendors….
