File image| A red ribbon is put on the sleeves of a man by his friend to show support for people living with HIV Civil society, researchers, advocacy groups and government are calling for a collaborative effort to end stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV and AIDS. This emerged at the launch of…
FILE | Crime scene Some residents of Orange Farm, south of Johannesburg, say they continue to live in fear due the high and persistent crime levels in the area. This includes murders, gangsterism and robbery incidents. Frustrated residents are also complaining about lack of police visibility and are accusing police of always not being there…
Political analyst Professor Susan Booysen Political analyst Professor Susan Booysen says it is almost impossible for the African National Congress (ANC) to revive its old ideology of activism and nationalism. Professor Booysen was speaking to SABC News on the sidelines of the party’s 5th National General Council in Boksburg on the East Rand. She argues…
ANC Spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu The African National Congress (ANC) says talks with the National Health, Education and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU) are underway to rectify the nonpayment of staff salaries. This, after Luthuli House staff members picketed outside the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg on Monday, where the ANC’s fifth National General Council (NGC) is…
File image| Sewer spillage due to a sanitation pipe burst. A resident of Saaiplaas at Virginia in the Free State has lamented her 18 years of struggle while living in a house surrounded by sewage. Dikeledi Mokhosi says the situation has remained unchanged despite repeatedly reporting the issue to Matjhabeng Local Municipality. Mokhosi says her…
Nkosana Makate, ‘Please Call Me’ originator, speaking to SABC News. An attempt by Black Rock Mining to temporarily freeze a portion of the ‘Please Call Me’ settlement paid by Vodacom to Nkosana Makate has been dismissed in the High Court in Johannesburg. The court ruled that Black Rock, represented by businessman Errol Elsdon, failed to…
The Mangaung Metro Municipality The Mangaung Metro Municipality has placed its Communications General Manager, Qondile Khedama, on special leave after the resurfacing of sexual harassment allegations against him. City Manager Sello More says the decision was motivated by a report from the Employee Wellness Division following a grievance hearing. He says an independent team has…
Primary school learners The Department of Education in Eastern Cape has warned schools that anyone who deliberately withholds academic reports will be dealt with decisively. The department says withholding of these report cards is illegal and contravenes the South African Schools Act. Department Spokesperson, Malibongwe Mtima, says it’s within learners’ rights to know how…
FILEPHOTO | A sinkhole The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport’s spokesperson Lesiba Mpya says they will continue to monitor the sinkhole at the R500 road in Carletonville, west of Johannesburg, and provide updates of any developments. Mpya’s sentiments come amid motorists being to avoid the road due to a sinkhole that has caved in…
Benches inside of a court. The Mutale Magistrate’s Court outside Thohoyandou has postponed a case of murder and two attempted murders against a man who allegedly shot dead a complainant in a rape case. Andani Madzhie allegedly shot and killed Ndinainwi Mabuke and injured a taxi driver and another passenger last month at Thengwe village. Mabuke was…
