Chairs and desks inside of a classroom. The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) says citizenship or immigration status is not a determining factor in the allocation of school spaces. This follows a campaign launched by Operation Dudula in Soweto calling for schools to prioritise South African learners over foreign nationals. GDE Spokesperson Steve Mabona says they’ve made it clear…
Banner displayed at the entrance of the State Theatre in Pretoria on June 5, 2025 during actor Presley Chweneyagae’s memorial service. 1 minute The Director of South Africa’s Oscar Award-winning movie Tsotsi, Gavin Hood, has shared fond memories he had with late actor Presley Chweneyagae. He spoke at Chweneyagae’s memorial service at the State Theatre…
A container ship docked at a port 2 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the private sector to engage with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The trade agreement aims to accelerate trade across the continent and strengthen its position in the global market. Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, Ivory Coast,…
File: A worker counts money Political analyst Levy Ndou says the Financial Action Task Force’s removal of South Africa from its greylist is positive news for the economy. The global financial crime watchdog announced the removal of South Africa from the list on Friday. The move followed the country’s meeting of all 22 action items…
Image source: Peter Titmuss – 123RF.com The programme was launched at the Ngxakaxha village under the Mbhashe Local Municipality, an area that once faced high poverty levels. Wednesday’s launch coincided with World Food Day, held under the theme: “Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future”, which underscores the fundamental human right…
Canola plants blossom in a field beneath electricity pylons 1 minute The Soweto Electricity Crisis Committee and the United Front’s Trevor Ngwane say load reduction reflects government’s and Eskom’s failure to expand electricity supply at a rate that meets the needs of the masses. Dr Ngwane made an oral submission at the load reduction inquiry…
Canned goods / food displayed on a store shelf. The National Consumer Commission (NCC) says it will make another surprise visit to KwaZulu-Natal businesses to ascertain compliance with the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). Last week, the Commission conducted compliance inspections in Pinetown, Pietermaritzburg, Durban CBD, Springfield, Inanda, Umlazi, and Pavilion Mall in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) where…
Women on Farms Project in the streets marching to the offices of Philagro in Somerset West. Philagro is the registration holder of Dormex, a pesticide used on table and wine grapes on commercial farms in the Western Cape, South Africa. 1 minute Members of the advocacy group Women on Farms have called for improved working…
The three Radzuma siblings accused of killing Samwu leaders. 1 minute Thohoyandou High Court Judge Thogomelani Tshidada has spoken strongly against the defence lawyer for late arrival in court which led to the delay in the resumption of the murder trial. Advocate Ntsako Hlungwane was apparently double-booked in different courts on the same day. He is…
File: A traditional healer with his medicine. As African spiritualists are preparing for the beginning of the spring equinox and new year later in September, the North West Dingaka Association says the season is a reminder of the importance of the natural environment and traditional medicine. The Association says while strides have been made in…
