[File photo] 1 minute The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) is expected to lead a national march to the office of the National Treasury and the Department of Basic Education, as well as that of Higher Education and Training in Pretoria on Wednesday. The march is in protest against the austerity measures and budget…
An illegal mining shaft. 2 minutes A total of 14 illegal miners, including a 14-year-old boy, have been arrested after they came to the surface at shaft 10 which is linked to shaft 11 in Stilfontein in the North West last night. National Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says the miners chose to come out at…
National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola briefs the media. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola says search and recovery operations in the flood-ravaged parts of the Eastern Cape will continue until they are satisfied that no human remains are left behind. “The search and recovery operation is ongoing. We believe the team we have here is sufficient…
1 minute Commuters in Johannesburg will need to find alternative transport again this morning as Rea Vaya bus services remain suspended until further notice. The suspension follows the fatal shooting of two bus drivers in separate incidents in Soweto on Monday evening. One driver was shot in Mapetla, and another was killed in Protea Glen,…
Douw Steyn with firmer President Nelson Mandela 1 minute Insurance entrepreneur and founder of Steyn City Douw Steyn has died. The family confirmed this in a statement this morning. Steyn is also the founder of Auto and General Insurance company. Along with his friend Guiseppe Plumari, the two developed the R9-billion Steyn City residential estate…
Siwelele F.C. have eased their relegation worries after collecting maximum points on Sunday. They beat neighbours Marumo Gallants 1-nil in the Free State derby at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium in Mangaung, Bloemfontein. The only goal of the match was scored by Tebogo Potsane in the first half. After this victory, Siwelele moved from the…
1 minute The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) has announced its highest pass rate in five years, with 98.47% of candidates successfully completing their National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations in 2024. According to the results released on Monday, 89.37% of students qualified for higher education this year, marking an improvement from last year’s 88.59%. The examining…
File image: Nehawu members down tools. 1 minute The National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) is today expected to submit a memorandum of demands to the National Treasury and South African Reserve Bank (SARB) in a bid to prevent the impending liquidation of Ithala Bank. According to Nehawu, the bank’s more than 400…
Child stands over an area with informal dwellings 2 minutes Extreme poverty and lack of proper housing remains a major challenge for families in rural parts of the Eastern Cape. The Mtshopi family from Port St. Johns has been living in a dilapidated mud house since 2013. Their home continues to collapse due to heavy…
The launch of Gauteng Safer Festive Season Operations for 2025/26 at Tsakane Stadium in the Ekurhuleni District. Ekurhuleni mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has urged residents to be vigilant during the festive season regarding crime and reckless driving. Xhakaza made the remarks at the launch of the Gauteng Police’s annual safer festive season operation in Tsakane, Ekurhuleni….
