A sign with unemployment written on it. 2 minutes Experts say addiction to drugs and alcohol is contributing to rising youth unemployment and a lack of productivity. They say substance abuse is reducing chances for many young South Africans to enter the labour market or to perform at their peak. However, Productivity South Africa, which…
A suspect being placed under arrest. 1 minute The man suspected of abducting and raping two nurses from Ga-Chuene clinic in Limpopo has been arrested, according to Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba. The Premier together with the Limpopo Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Thembi Hadebe briefed the media earlier today on the developments in the case. An armed…
Budget 2025 postponed 3 minutes In an unprecedented move in South Africa’s democratic-era Parliament the Budget Speech has been postponed due to parties that form the Government of National Unity (GNU) failing to agree on how the budget should be constituted. The Budget will now be tabled on March 12. Speaker of Parliament Thoko Didiza…
National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza 3 minutes The Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) is threatening another court litigation against the Speaker of the National Assembly Thoko Didiza. The party says if the consultation time for the tabling of the revised Budget is not extended further to include the public to make the inputs, the party will…
Nehawu’s protest at SABS headquarters. 1 minute The National Education Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) has welcomed Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau’s launch of a forensic investigation into the affairs of the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). The bureau’s management is facing allegations of mismanagement and financial misconduct. The management has…
Police arrest a 35-year-old suspect for possession, accessing, downloading and distribution of child pornography in Midrand on 17 January 2025. 1 minute The alleged child pornography couple, Darryn Willken and his partner, are wanted in at least three other countries. This emerged at the hearing of their bail application at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court. They…
Person holds SA money 2 minutes Mpumalanga Finance MEC Bonakele Majuba has issued a stern warning to provincial government departments owing municipalities in the province. Majuba has met with representatives of the 20 Mpumalanga municipalities in Mbombela. The financial status of municipalities came under the spotlight during the meeting. Majuba also says the appointment of…
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, the Department of Health and the World Health Organization are piloting a national action plan to combat substandard and falsified medical products. In collaboration with the National Department of Health (DOH) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) is piloting a national…
The family of slain journalist Sibusiso ‘Aserie’ Ndlovu says the discovery of his remains has brought them closure. Ndlovu’s funeral is underway in Mahlabathini, Mpumalanga. Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli were reported missing in February this year. However, their remains were discovered in bushes in Rust de Winter in Limpopo last month. Mdluli was…
File image | Taxis at taxi rank. The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Taxi Task Team has impounded 66 unroadworthy minibus-taxis this week in Tsakane, Germiston and Boksburg. The operation was conducted in collaboration with Gauteng Traffic Police and SAPS officers. During the joint operation, officers discovered that the vehicles were operating without proper permits…
