President Cyril Ramaphosa and Queen Masalanabo Modjadji. 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa has legally recognised Princess Masalanabo Modjadji as the Queen of the Balobedu nation. This as Queen Modjadji who was recognised by government on March 31, 2016, in terms of the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act has now turned 18. Her initial recognition…
NSFAS’ Administrator Mr Freeman Nomvalo 3 minutes More than 7 000 students could be evicted from their accommodation, if the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) doesn’t prioritise their funding. NSFAS owes the Private Student Housing Association (PSHA) R44 million. The body says they won’t be able to accommodate the students if the outstanding funds are…
File photo: The mortal remains of liberation hero Bethuel Tamana were officially handed over to his family by Head of Department Guy Redman in a heartfelt ceremony at St George’s Cathedral, Cape Town in November. 3 minutes Struggle stalwart, Bethuel Tamana, who died in Lusaka in 1984 while in exile, has been laid to rest…
File image: Classroom with desks and chairs. The Director General of the Department of Basic Education Mathanzima Mweli says the majority of public schools are geared to accommodate learners with minor disabilities and that is where those learners should be enrolled. A team from the Department briefed Parliament’s Committee on Education and Creative Industries on…
A doctor at a hospital 1 minute Medical Ombudsman Professor Taole Mokoena has launched an investigation into the death of a medical intern at Durban’s Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital last week. It’s alleged that the 25-year-old Dr. Alulutho Mazwi collapsed at work after being denied sick leave by his manager. Several trade unions and associations…
File image: Accident in Limpopo. 1 minute The authorities in Limpopo suspect that a tyre burst is the cause of an accident in which five people were killed on the R71 near the JCI Mine in Phalaborwa. The crash happened yesterday when the vehicle the deceased were travelling in overturned and caught fire. The deceased…
FlySafair check-in counter at OR Tambo International Airport. FlySafair says its operations will be restored to full capacity over the next two weeks. The airline has confirmed that the pilots’ strike has ended following an agreement between it and Solidarity. The union represents two-thirds of FlySafair’s pilots. The pilots will receive a 6% salary increase…
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and SAPS Senior Management meet with the Portfolio Committee on November 27, 2024. 1 minute Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has attributed the escalation of incidents of extortion in the country to South Africans resorting to making quick money in an environment of high unemployment. He and his team presented the latest…
Warning sign of cars flooding. 1 minute The South African Weather Service has issued a level five weather warning for parts of the Eastern Cape. This includes heavy disruptive rains which may lead to localised flooding and a possible danger to life. Affected areas include the Buffalo City Metro, Amathole and the OR Tambo District….
1860NIC Congress logo and it leader, Thanasagren Rubbanathan Moodley. 1 minute Politician Thanasagren Rubbanathan Moodley says his new party aims to represent the voice of Indians in South Africa. This comes after he secured the highest number of votes at 12 500 for an independent candidate in the country in this year’s general elections. Also known…
