ANC veteran Naledi Pandor delivers the Gertrude Shope Memorial Lecture at Akasia Community Hall in Pretoria on August 24, 2025. African National Congress (ANC) veteran and former cabinet minister Dr. Naledi Pandor say South Africa is confronting its most testing national and geopolitical stresses. Pandor delivered former ANC stalwart Gertrude Shope’s Memorial Lecture at the…
[File Image] Newspaper with the matric results. 1 minute Some matric learners are optimistic but cautious ahead of Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube’s official announcement of the 2024 matric results this evening. Some education experts have warned against comparing the class of 2024 to those of previous years, saying that they had different experiences. The…
The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) members gather for a mass meeting at Gold One Mine in Spring on the East Rand on February 26, 2025. 1 minute The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) says it does not recognise Workers’ Day and wants the day to be celebrated on August 16….
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivering the Budget Speech 2 minutes Congress of SA Trade Unions (COSATU) says the tabling of the 2025/2026 budget was a difficult one for the Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana. The labour federation says it welcomes the budget despite the 0.5 percentage point VAT increase. Parliamentary coordinator Matthew Parks says, “It…
A rose and images of Pope Francis are placed at the statue of late Pope John Paul II outside Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Francis is admitted for treatment, in Rome, Italy. 6 minutes As an outpouring of messages continues following the passing of Pope Francis, some South African political parties have also sent their messages…
File image: Teacher writes on chalkboard. 1 minute Teacher union, Suid-Afrikaanse Onderwysers Unie (SAOU) in the Northern Cape says it is not optimistic about the budget speech that will be tabled. This comes, as Parliament will today start public hearings into the budget. Public sector workers are demanding a speedy resolution to the current budget…
Fiscal framework discussion outcomes media briefing. 2 minutes African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has highlighted what he believes is the need for constructive talks when it comes to passing future bills. Mbalula was speaking at a joint media briefing in Sandton, Johannesburg, attended by the 11 political parties who voted in favour…
File image: Beer bottle. 1 minute Liquor traders in Limpopo have strongly rejected the proposed re-introduction of a curfew on the sale and distribution of alcohol across the province during the festive season. Under the Limpopo Liquor Act outlets must close at 10pm during that period. Police and government want to implement the Legislation to…
[File] School Learners climbing Scholar transport. 1 minute The Departments of Basic Education (DBE) and Transport are exploring ways to secure safe scholar transport following recent budget cuts. The matter was discussed in a recent briefing to the Select Committee on Education, Sciences, and Creative Industries. Currently, 667 000 students use the National Scholar Transport…
Frost on grass. The South African Weather Service has forecast extremely cold temperatures in the Free State from this weekend to Wednesday next week. It says temperatures will peak at 12 degrees Celsius. Provincial authorities have advised residents and farmers who keep small animals to take precautions. Forecaster Muneiwa Singo explains, “These cold temperatures are…
