Ramaphosa pays tribute to Ashwin Trikamjee

Ashwin Trikamjee 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences to the family of Ashwin Trikamjee, who passed away at the age of 80 in a Johannesburg hospital on this morning. Trikamjee was the president of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha and the National Religious Leaders’ Forum. Ramaphosa described him as “an outstanding…

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EFF warns Starlink deal threatens SA’s national security

Image of Elon Musk, EFF and Starlink logos 2 minutes The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has joined other political parties in opposing Communications Minister Solly Malatsi’s proposed amendments to BBBEE policies in the ICT sector. These changes could potentially open the door for Elon Musk’s company, Starlink, to operate in South Africa.  There’s speculation that…

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30 years on, Shobashobane survivors recall the tragedy

Some survivors and local leaders say it’s time for a reconciliation and cleansing ceremony. This Christmas marks 30 years since the Shobashobane massacre, one of the worst politically motivated mass killings in the country. A group of armed men attacked the village in Ezingolweni area on the province’s south coast, killing 19 people and burning…

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Witness tells Ad Hoc Committee Sibiya threatened whistleblowers

Suspended Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Shadrack Sibiya appearing before the Parliament’s Adhoc Committee. Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, has been accused of threatening some people who reported rogue officers to the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gauteng. That’s according to a member of the public, Mesuli Mlandu, who testified before…

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NA adopts report to probe threats to national security

The joint sitting of the Portfolio Committee on Police and the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development in the National Assembly at Parliament on July 22, 2025. The National Assembly has adopted a report from the joint committees of Police and Justice and Constitutional Development, to establish an ad hoc committee that will look…

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AI in action: How creative industries are evolving with new roles and job titles

Source: www.unsplash.com A shift These findings, revealed in The Communicator Awards Scope of Work report, underscore a shift towards more specialised roles designed to integrate AI into everyday operations. New positions like AI manager, AI prompt writer, AI creative director, AI integration specialist, and unreal engine artist are emerging as essential in reshaping creative processes…

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Mashatile calls for year-round action against GBV

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile attending the national launch of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign 3 minutes Deputy President Paul Mashatile says a full year of action is required to combat gender-based violence and femicide, not just 16 days. He was delivering the keynote address at the…

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Employment Equity failed to create jobs: Zille

The Democratic Alliance (DA) marches against the Employment Equity Amendment Act on July 26, 2023. 1 minute Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille has defended their court challenge against the Employment Equity Amendment Act (EEAA). The DA will this morning head to the High Court in Pretoria to challenge the Act. The party…

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