File image: Commuters at a taxi rank. The African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association (AUBBTA) has accused Johannesburg’s Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Transport, Kenny Kunene, of lying to the public. AUBBTA claims that Kunene promised to close illegal bus ranks in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, but has not done so. The association alleges that…
Water droplet dripping from tap 1 minute Concerned residents in the Modimolle-Mookgophong Municipality in Limpopo have marched and submitted a memorandum of grievances to the local authorities. They’re unhappy about water shortages. Residents are also calling for transparency in the awarding of tenders. “We need a clean water and we need service delivery. My demand…
Snow clings to branches during below-freezing temperatures. 1 minute The South African Weather Service(SAWS) has issued a weather warning for extremely low temperatures in Johannesburg, Gauteng from Wednesday. The cold spell is expected to last for the rest of the week. City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services has encouraged residents to use all heating devices…
A worker gestures in front of steel bars at a Highveld Steel plant, which has a manufacturing agreement with ArcelorMittal steel company, in Middleburg, South Africa. The South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) has called for a meeting with government ministers saying it wants them to address the unfolding unemployment crisis in the manufacturing…
FILE PHOTO: A man vapes at a coffeeshop. 2 minutes Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr. Sibongiseni Dhlomo, says he is impressed with the participation of young people in the public hearings held in Trompsburg discussing the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill. Young people in the area shared mixed reactions,…
The Western Cape government plans to focus on inclusivity and accessibilty as the country observes Disability Awareness Month from the 3rd of November The Western Cape Department of Social Development says Mossel Bay Municipality, in partnership with their department, local organisations, and businesses, is working to become South Africa’s first disability-friendly town. The country will…
Lukanyo Calata, son of Fort Calata will testify at the TRC Cases Inquiry in Pretoria. Lukanyo Calata, son of Fort Calata, will testify at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry in Pretoria on Friday. He does so on behalf of the families of the Cradock Four: Fort Calata, Matthew Goniwe, Sparrow Mkhonto and…
FILE: Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng presides over the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial in the High Court in Pretoria. 1 minute Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng has apologised for his utterances that had racial undertones during the former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa’s murder case in the High Court in Pretoria. Last week Thursday, he expressed outrage after learning…
FIFA logo outside the organisation’s headquarters. FIFA has slashed more than $100 million from its operating budget for this summer’s World Cup in North America, The Athletic reported. In its annual report in 2024, FIFA’s projected budget for the 2023-26 cycle included $1.12 billion for operational expenses out of a total budget of $3.756 billion….
Northern Cape Education MEC Abraham Vosloo. The Department of Education in Northern Cape has placed an Upington teacher on precautionary suspension with immediate effect. This follows a “blackface” incident function at Duineveld High School last week. It went viral on social media and triggered widespread outrage. It’s the second incident of racism at…
