Unemployment graphic. 1 minute The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Eastern Cape has warned that the province’s high unemployment rate, particularly among young people, is a “ticking time bomb.” Speaking at the Provincial Workers’ Day rally at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in East London, COSATU Provincial Secretary Mkhawuleli Maleki said urgent action…
[FILE IMAGE]: Potholes seen on the road. A group of residents from the Umngeni local municipality at Howick, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, have marched to the local provincial Transport Department office, protesting against the neglect of roads in the area. Democratic Alliance (DA) Deputy Mayor, Sandile Mnikathi, has handed over a petition signed by 700 residents, farmers…
A logo of the World Economic Forum (WEF) is seen as people attend the WEF annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. 1 minute Representatives of governments, civil society and business will gather in Davos, Switzerland, this week for the 2025 World Economic Forum. South Africa aims to position itself as an attractive investment destination. The delegation…
The Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku with female freight drivers on August 6, 2025. Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku says it is important to celebrate the women who are the backbone of the freight industry. Sileku says this month they are celebrating both female freight truck drivers and the wives and partners of…
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane and his team at the School Safety Imbizo in Ratanda, Heidelberg. 1 minute The Gauteng Education Department has come under fierce attack for failing to pay municipalities for electricity. The non-payment has led to power being switched off at schools, leaving them vulnerable to burglaries, especially at night. The department…
SACP General Secretary Solly Mapaila. 1 minute The South African Communist Party (SACP) says it has resolved to contest the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE) independently from its historical ally the African National Congress (ANC). The party says all the modalities of going it alone in the elections will be thrashed out at its 5th…
Legas Delaney has officially launched in South Africa. L to right: Ray Langa – SA group chief executive, Tim Delaney – founder and global creative director, Margaret Johnson – global CEO , and Ann Nurock – partner at Relationship Audits and Management. (Image: Danette Breitenbach) Launching at the Mesh Room in Rosebank the agency’s founder…
Chairs and desks in a classroom. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Two North West learners aged 11 and 13 are expected to appear at the Temba Magistrate’s Court tomorrow on a charge of rape. Provincial police and education authorities have confirmed the incident. It is alleged that a Grade 5 learner was raped by two male learners…
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille addresses media briefing. Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has sought to allay fears of a crisis in the tourism sector. This comes as a public spat between her and the now dissolved South Africa Tourism (SAT) board persists. De Lille dissolved the board last week, accusing it of breaching governance…
Fairclot Investments, challenging payment of US$4 800 000 it is owed by Augur Investments in the local currency THE Constitutional Court (ConCourt) bench has dismissed an application filed by a local construction company,Fairclot Investments, challenging payment of US$4 800 000 it is owed by Augur Investments in the local currency. Fairclot Investments in its application…
