Traffic over festive season. 1 minute Traffic volumes on the N3 in KwaZulu-Natal are increasing as holidaymakers head to the coast ahead of Christmas. N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) Chief Operating Officer Thania Dhoogra says that by 11 am, nearly 1 400 vehicles per hour passed through the Tugela Toll Plaza, with just over 1 100…
Main entrance of the Tembisa Hospital after a fire broke out. 1 minute The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng is demanding a swift investigation into the recent fire at Tembisa Hospital and consequences for any failures that may have contributed to the incident over the weekend. The DA expressed concerns that are amplified by a history of…
Deputy President Paul Mashatile 2 minutes Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government’s immediate priority is to address infrastructure challenges in the water sector. He was speaking at the end of the two-day National Water and Sanitation Indaba at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, north of Johannesburg, on Friday. The Indaba was aimed at highlighting…
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu briefing the media. 1 minute Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has strongly denounced claims of white genocide in South Africa, saying the country remains a free and democratic society. This follows renewed allegations by US President Donald Trump, who reiterated unfounded claims of the persecution of South Africa’s white Afrikaner minority. Mchunu…
RCS, heralded as the next generation of SMS, promises a more interactive and feature-rich experience. With Apple’s support for RCS in iOS 18, market adoption of is expected to surge, increasing by 282% between 2024 and 2025. This shift presents new opportunities for marketers to engage with consumers through enhanced messaging capabilities. MTN’s ambitious ad…
Illustration photo shows various medicine pills in their original packaging. 2 minutes The KwaZulu-Natal Health Department is investigating reports that patients are being turned away from some health facilities after being told that there is no medication. MEC Nomagugu Simelane says the provincial depot normally keeps a three-month stockpile. In cases which a clinic or…
The case is under investigation by the SAPS. 2 minutes Members of Parliament have again raised concerns about the long time it takes for the security vetting of police top brass to be finalized. This matter was raised recently when SAPS was giving progress made to recommendations made by the police committee, in the Budgetary…
Source: Pexels Research indicates that young people aged 15 to 34 account for approximately 34% of South Africa’s population, making their insights vital for businesses aiming to connect with future consumers. With a growing emphasis on experiential spending and brand loyalty among this demographic, their perceptions of financial service providers can greatly influence market trends…
Nyekete, who is popular for animal fine art creative renditions on hard stones such as granite, springstone and leopard rock, labelled Zimbabwe as the Brazil of Stone Art. WHEN Chitungwiza Arts Centre prominent and multi-winning visual artist Winstone Nyekete visited the Huanglong Cave better known as the Yellow Dragon Cave in Hunan, China in 2010,…
A sign written unemployment. 2 minutes The Basic Education Employment Initiative which advertised work opportunities for 245 000 young people across 23 000 schools in 2023 has reportedly not yielded the desired results. This is according to youth unemployment advocacy group, Youth Capital, which says that more than 1.5 million young people had applied for…
