Unions mobilise against GEMS over 9.8% hike

National Union of Metalworkers (NUMSA) marching. Public sector unions are mobilising for nationwide protests against the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS). This follows a decision to hike membership contributions by 9.8% this year, with a minor adjustment to 9.5% slated for April. Federations, including Cosatu, Saftu, and Fedusa, believe the scheme has abandoned its mandate…

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KZN raises alarms over rising lightning deaths in rural areas

Lighting strike. Disaster officials in KwaZulu-Natal say lightning deaths in rural communities are becoming a serious concern. Three people were killed by lightning in the Harry Gwala District this month during severe storms. A disaster management workshop for traditional leaders has been held in Pinetown, west of Durban. Disaster Management Spokesperson Bheki Phungula says the province loses an average…

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Limpopo traders cash in as Armed Forces Day brings influx of visitors

[File] South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers parade. Local restaurants, catering services, and informal food vendors in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, say they are experiencing a steady rise in customers ahead of the Armed Forces Day celebrations on Saturday.   Transport operators and retail businesses are also benefiting from the influx of visitors.  Some entrepreneurs have welcomed the government’s decision to…

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Matlala funded Senthumule’s BBL: Sibiya

Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya testifying at the Madlanga Commission. Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya has testified before the Madlanga Commission that attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala paid for General Khosi Senthumule’s Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). His testimony corroborates that of General Rachel Matjeng, who also testified that…

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SAMWU hails City of Tshwane for 3.5% salary increment

FILE: Samwu members marching to Tshwane House, demanding the reinstatement of unfairly dismissed workers in August 2025. The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) has hailed the current City of Tshwane administration for finally implementing the long-outstanding 3.5% salary increase owed to municipal workers since 2021. However, the union emphasised that the responsibility for the delay lies with the previous administration,…

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Police nab 16-year-old with explosives for CIT heists

Explosives believed to be for cash-in-transits and illegal mining. Police have arrested a 16-year-old suspect in Roodepoort, west of Johannesburg, for possession and distribution of explosives believed to be for cash-in-transits and illegal mining.   Officers arrested the teenager after a tip-off and seized 50 blasting cartridges, 25 safety fuse connectors, and detonating cords.   #sapsHQ 16yr-old teenager arrested in…

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