A cellphone displaying various social media platforms. Experts are warning that social media addiction is becoming an serious public health concern. They say many users are unaware of the extent of their dependence. According to the experts excessive social media use can significantly impact mental health. Conscious Psychology’s Chandini Reddy says, “What happens is that…
Floyd Shivambu, President of Afrika Mayibuye Movement. The Afrika Mayibuye Movement says it will call for a Commission of Inquiry into what it calls ‘Black Poverty’. This is part of its programme of action as it goes into its inaugural National Convention planned for the University of Johannesburg’s Soweto campus this weekend. In 2025, the…
FILE PHOTO: A 3D printed Whatsapp logo is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken January 21, 2021. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies says it will not tolerate digital platforms which fail to abide by the Films and Publications Act. The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has ordered social media giant,…
Fuel being refilled inside of a car. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced an increase in fuel levies, which he says are in line with inflation. Godongwana was delivering his 2026/27 budget in Parliament in Cape Town. “In terms of fuel levies, the total increase will also be in line with inflation. The general fuel levy will go…
Asbestos case back in court and ready for trial. 1 minute The 255 million rand asbestos roof removal case is back in the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein today. The former Free State Premier Ace Magashule is among the 18 accused who are on trial for corruption and money laundering amounting to 255 million…
FILE | Forensic services at the site of the building collapse The George Municipality in the Western Cape says it has withdrawn an almost R10 million claim against the owners of the collapsed building property in Victoria Street for recovery costs. This comes after news that the site will be auctioned later this month so…
Certificate, Paperwork, Agreement image. Legal analyst Mpumelelo Zikalala has urged those who intend to get married to seek legal counsel before engaging in lobolo negotiations to avoid problems that might emerge later. Zikalala’s comment follows Wednesday’s Constitutional Court ruling that a spouse is prevented from entering into an antenuptial contract in a bid to override…
A police officer conducting a search on an individual during multidisciplinary Operation Shanela. North West Police have given an update on the launch of their Safer Festive Season Operation that seeks to combat crime over the festive season. It was launched in Kanana Township near Klerksdorp in the North West. The operation started at the…
Flooded area in Middlepos, Saldanah. The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre says assessments are still underway in areas affected by the recent heavy rains. Several City departments are working to address the service-related impact of the downpours. Spokesperson, Sonica Lategan says Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have also stepped in to help. Several NGO…
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. Live proceedings below:
