Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube addressing delegates at a government event. 1 minute Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says she’s eager to hear government’s plans to grow the economy and create jobs when President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his State of the Nation Address this evening. Ramaphosa will deliver the address at the Cape Town…
A general view inside the Enyobeni tavern. Closing arguments in the Enyobeni Inquest are expected to continue in the East London Regional Court sitting in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape on Wednesday. The inquest seeks to establish whether anyone can be held liable for the deaths of 21 young people who perished at Enyobeni Tavern in Scenery…
Childhood cancer diagnosis within less developed and rural areas has come under the spotlight as September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), around 400 000 new cases are identified each year, with around 1000 of those cases in South Africa. The Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa (CHOC) says leukemia…
South African money notes and coins. Economist Doctor Azar Jammine says small businesses are finding it extremely difficult to secure capital. South Africa experienced another spike in business liquidations in September. There was a 23.9% increase in the number of businesses closing down. Dr. Jammine says that big businesses get more support which contradicts government’s…
Women hold placards as they protest against gender-based violence. 1 minute Gender-based violence remains a profound and widespread problem that affects almost every aspect of life in South Africa, according to a study by the Human Sciences Research Council. The first-ever Gender-Based Violence Study in South Africa shows that almost 40% of women in the…
Nicholas Maweni will step down as Samro Board Chairperson on October 1, 2025. Board Chairperson of the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro), Nicholas Maweni, will step down on the 1st of October after almost seven years with the organisation. According to a statement, under his leadership, Samro achieved historic financial milestones, including a 15.4%…
Community members queue for water. 1 minute The Statistics South Africa 2022/23 Income and Expenditure survey shows that black households face severe financial constraints compared to White, Indian, Asian and Coloured households. Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke released the survey in Pretoria yesterday. The income of black households which averages R143 000 annually is well below the…
SAPS raiding businesses 1 minute Limpopo police say they have confiscated counterfeit goods worth millions of rand in various stores in Burgersfort. Police raided more than 10 shops. Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says they recovered counterfeit goods, including clothing items and cosmetics. “Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe commended the team for swiftly operationalizing the information, which…
Kaizer Chiefs players during the pre-season tour in the Netherlands. Kaizer Chiefs marketing and commercial manager, Jessica Motaung, says winning their first trophy in 10 years at the end of last season, has re-energized the team. She also described their recent pre-season tour to the Netherlands as very successful. Amakhosi returned on Sunday from their…
Preparations in full swing for the 2025 Green Hydrogen Summit at the Century City Convention Centre in Cape Town in this image captured on 11 June 2025. 2 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the inaugural Africa Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town today. The two-day summit is being held under the theme Unlocking Africa’s…
