Spoke can be seen along Constantia Nek. 1 minute Table Mountain National Park Fire Management Department has deployed ground firefighting crews and volunteer services to contain a fire above Constantia Nek. Several crews are on-site to assist with containment efforts. SANParks spokesperson, JP Louw says hikers are advised to avoid using the road leading up…
Keynote address by Dr Becky Inkster: Mind, Machine, and Meaning: Ethics, Creativity and Care in AI-Driven Mental Health Innovation. Experts say Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly making its mark in mental healthcare, but not without raising ethical red flags. Speaking at a mental health colloquium hosted by the University of the Western Cape (UWC), Neuroscientist…
Workers maintain power generation transformers. City of Tshwane MMC for Corporate and Shared Services Kholofelo Morodi says she is committed to eliminating corruption within the municipality’s ranks, while bolstering internal controls to prevent further sabotage of the city’s power infrastructure. This comes after three municipal officials were arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing a R7 million…
Organic farming in Limpopo Some subsistence farmers in Sekororo, outside Hoedspruit in Limpopo, say they are reaping the rewards of using environmentally-friendly farming methods. The Mahlathini Development Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, introduced them to organic farming. It has trained over 600 farmers in Limpopo, the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. Magdeline Sekwela, who has joined the…
Former Deputy Minister Thabang Makwetla. The Action Citizens Forum has called for more arrests in the BOSASA multi-million-rand corruption case. This follows the arrest of former Deputy Minister of Correctional Services, Thabang Makwetla. He appeared earlier this week before the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Ekurhuleni. He faces charges related to the contravention…
No to bullying in school sign. 2 minutes The parents of a Grade 8 learner, who was hit by a brick and collapsed at school in Ga-Dikgale in Limpopo, want the Department of Education to take action against the perpetrator. The parents say their child was injured when he was hit by another learner at…
President of the African Transformation Movement, Vuyolwethu Zungula 2 minutes The African Transformation Movement says it’s getting ready for next year’s local government elections. The party is holding a national rally at the Petrus Molemela stadium in Bloemfontein, where it is expected to announce its strategy leading the 2026 polls. Party spokesperson Zama Ntshoba says…
MK Party supporters gather in Durban for the party’s first anniversary. 2 minutes uMkhonto we Sizwe Party (MK Party) leader and former President Jacob Zuma says he remains hopeful of a win in the Electoral Court against the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) regarding allegations of voter fraud in the 29 May general elections. Zuma addressed…
A tap that has run dry Residents of Kokosi township in southern Gauteng are threatening to shut down the entire area if their water supply is not restored by Friday. The Merafong Municipality is currently grappling with severe water shortages after failing to settle a R1.4 billion debt with Rand Water. Last week, frustrated residents…
The Springboks New Zealand hung on for a 24-17 victory over South Africa in round three of the Rugby Championship at Eden Park in Auckland. The Springboks were their own worst enemies for most of the match, and eventually had to settle for nothing more than a losing bonus point from a frustrating and error-prone…
