Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi officially receives an investigation report on the findings of the inquiry conducted by Section 59 Investigation Panel into allegations of racial discrimination by medical schemes against black healthcare providers in South Africa. LIVE STREAM:
File photo: Stop child abuse. Child rights organisations in Johannesburg have called on the Justice Department to find ways to speed up child abuse-related cases in the courts. The organisations say delayed cases further victimise children who are already in distress. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi visited the various organisations in Johannesburg, with the aim of…
[File photo] City of Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya. 1 minute The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality has told residents to brace themselves for new tariff hikes which will be implemented soon. This as the city struggles to increase its revenue collection. Briefing the media in Pretoria yesterday, Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya said: “Alongside our…
Stock image of woman holding a baby. The health facilities in Limpopo have welcomed 26 New Year babies so far. Health department spokesperson Percy Moagi says of the 26 babies, 15 are boys and eleven are girls. Health authorities are visiting various hospitals to welcome the new bundles of joy. The babies and their mothers…
President Cyril Ramaphosa laying a wreath during Armed Forces Day President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is still grappling with the painful legacy of injustice dating back to the 1900s. Ramaphosa says that black soldiers, including survivors of the tragic sinking of the SS Mendi, were never properly recognised for their bravery and sacrifice during…
Stop GBV awareness. 1 minute The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru) has raised concern over the alleged intimidation and harassment of female correctional services workers in the Northern Cape and the Free State. This comes as the country observes 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. Popcru alleges that senior officials abuse power…
MK Party flag The leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) in Mpumalanga, Mary Phadi, is back at the High Court in Mbombela. The party has filed a new application to remove Phadi from her position. The latest bid follows the court’s decision to reinstate Phadi as the party’s provincial convener and leader in the…
Chaos erupted in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature over the motion of no confidence against Premier Thami Ntuli on December 15, 2025. The KwaZulu-Natal Speaker, Nontembeko Boyce, has suspended 37 members of the legislature for disorderly and unlawful conduct during the motion of no confidence sitting on December 15. It is reported that 36 suspended members are…
President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile chaired the first cabinet meeting under the Government of National Unity (GNU) on July 9, 2024. Details are emerging of the reasons for the sacking of the Deputy Minister of Trade Industry and Competition, and Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Andrew Whitfield. Whitfield was fired by President Cyril…
SABC building in Auckland Park, Johannesburg. The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has reacted to a message circulating on social media that people are posing as TV licence inspectors to gain entry to people’s homes and then rob them. SABC Spokesperson, Mmoni Ngubane, says the broadcaster has not appointed any inspectors or officials to inspect…
