ANC supporters carrying the party’s flags 2 minutes African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa says that party members in the Western Cape must prioritise reaching out to various national groups. Ramaphosa was speaking in Athlone, Western Cape today where the ANC held a cake cutting ceremony to mark 113 years of its existence. The…
Police in uniform at a crime scene. 2 minutes The KwaZulu-Natal violence monitor, Mary de Haas, has attributed ongoing criminal impersonations of police officers to poor management in the South African Police Services. Authorities in the province have raised serious concerns over the issue. This also follows an increase in illegal activities, including robberies at homes, particularly…
A banner at the funeral service of David Sejobe place in Limpopo. The late cyclist and security officer, David Sejobe, has been laid to rest at his home village at Ha-Mashamba, Mukondeni village, outside Elim in Limpopo. The 49-year-old husband and father of three died in a hit-and-run accident whilst cycling last week. Scores of…
Sex workers protest 1 minute Sex workers’ advocacy groups say decriminalising sex work can contribute to a reduction in HIV transmission. The groups say the move would make access to ARVs and healthcare services more accessible. Sex workers and stakeholders are meeting at a national conference in Ballito, north of Durban. They are being updated…
1 minute Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen briefs the media on the party’s position on the economy, Government of National Unity (GNU) and State of the Nation Address (SONA) expectations. Live stream below:
Inappropriate? The advertisement in question features a young boy being playfully challenged by his father to prove that he has bathed. The boy, dressed in a towel, is seen dancing and lathering himself with Lifebuoy soap, which promises “100% stronger germ protection.” The ad aims to promote the product as a full-body cleanser, using a…
[File photo] 1 minute Gauteng Education Spokesperson Steve Mabona has dismissed claims that thousands of learners at no-fee schools were without meals and sent home last week. The department launched its new R9 billion school nutrition programme, which was allegedly chaotic. Mabona says the only issue they had was a delay in food deliveries to some…
US President Donald Trump. 3 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa says he has invited the US President-elect Donald Trump on a state visit during the G20 Summit. Ramaphosa officially launched the country’s Presidency of the grouping during a media briefing at Parliament. South Africa takes over the year-long rotational Presidency from Brazil and will hand it…
Gauteng department of health head of department Arnold Malotana. The Freedom Front Plus (FF-Plus) believes the decision by Premier Panyaza Lesufi to suspend the head of department for Gauteng Health, Dr Lesiba Malotana, is a sign of enforcing accountability by the provincial government. Lesufi’s office confirmed Malotana’s suspension with immediate effect today. This comes as…
Water droplet coming out of a tap. 1 minute Water activism organisation, WaterCAN says that the recent water crisis in Johannesburg is an indication of the fragility of the City’s water systems. This was in reaction to the past two weeks in which residents across the City faced severe water shortages, with inadequate communication from Joburg…
