[FILE] The artists are calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to sign the bill that allows them to earn royalty rights and other essential benefits. 2 minutes Several organisations, including Section 27, Blind SA, and the Information Association of South Africa, are expected to make submissions at the Constitutional Court, calling for the Copyright Amendment Bill…
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane 2 minutes Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, says health and environment authorities have cleared the school nutrition programme regarding the foodborne illnesses at the Thabisile Primary School in Diepkloof in Soweto. Members of the provincial education department visited the school following the death of an eight-year-old Grade 2 pupil in…
Child Protection Week 2 minutes Gauteng MEC for Social Development, Faith Mazibuko, has called for the speedy release of the sex offenders registry. Mazibuko, joined by activists and child organisations took part in a march from Peter Roos Park in Parktown to the Constitutional Court in support of International Children’s Day. She says, “We believe…
Proteas Captain Temba Bavuma captured during a match. 1 minute South Africa’s white ball cricket coach, Rob Walter, has named six uncapped players in an initial 12-player squad for the Proteas’ opening match of the Tri-Nations One-Day Series against New Zealand in Lahore, Pakistan, on Monday. More players will be added to the squad following…
Constitutional Court. The Constitutional Court will on Tuesday morning hear the case that trade union Solidarity and others have brought challenging the constitutionality of the National Health Act (NHA) and the National Health Insurance Act. In July last year, the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria declared certain sections of the NHA unconstitutional. The Health…
2 minutes The families of uMkhonto weSizwe freedom fighters, who died in exile during the struggle against apartheid, have applauded the efforts to return the mortal remains of their relatives. Judson Khuzwayo, Bafana Duma, Balungile Shembe, Sipho Mdletshe and Luckyboy Ngubane were returned to the place of their birth today. The families say they will…
Bullets seen on a desk. Residents of Mamelodi East, Pretoria, were left shaken after discovering the bodies of Tshiamo Moramaga (21) and Baleseng Moramaga (22) on Sunday morning. The brutal murder has sparked outrage and added to the growing concerns about Gender-Based Violence in South Africa, especially in townships. Resident Thuli Ncgobo described the cousins…
JOBURG Bangla Tigers roared to Zim Afro T10 title win JOBURG Bangla Tigers roared to Zim Afro T10 title win after local boy Tinashe Muchawaya defended 21 runs off the final over against Cape Town Samp Army at Harare Sports Club yesterday. Tigers coach Julian Wood remained composed despite his team’s indifferent start, losing two…
For generations, hair salons and barbershops have been more than places for tending to hair; they are hubs of stories, gossip and life confessions. THE barber knows everyone’s secrets. This is not just a saying — it is a reflection of a reality shaped by culture and community. For generations, hair salons and barbershops have…
No to bullying in school sign. 1 minute Bullying is one of the main reasons behind school dropouts, according to the Zero Dropout Campaign that conducted a national survey in 2024. The survey seeks to understand South Africa’s education and dropout experiences. It also found that financial strain, drugs and criminal behaviour are some of…
