Unemployed residents say their degrees are gathering dust. 2 minutes Unemployed Cape Town residents have called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to prioritise job creation and to deal with crime during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday. This year’s State of the Nation Address will be Ramaphosa’s first speech under the Government of…
1 minute Police have now confirmed that two Rea Vaya bus drivers were shot dead in separate incidents in Soweto last night. In the first incident, a driver was fatally shot at a traffic light along Wild Chestnut Street in Protea. In the second incident, another driver was shot dead in Mapetla. Gauteng Police Spokesperson…
Members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) seen outside one of the organisation’s offices. 3 minutes Some defence analysts have echoed concerns raised in Parliament this week that the underfunding of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is placing the country’s safety at risk. This week, Peace and Security Cluster Chairpersons briefed…
Hospital ward 2 minutes The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has called on government to reconsider the proposed budget allocations for the healthcare sector. The association argues that the budget is inadequate and will not effectively address the ongoing crisis in the sector. In his Budget Speech on Wednesday, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced an…
Activists holds a placard during a march that was organised as part of the build-up towards the official launch of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children at the Rustenburg Civic Centre in North West on November 25, 2024. 2 minutes The Free State Department of Social Development has condemned the…
[File Image]: Burning candles on black background. 1 minute The first negotiator for a democratic South Africa, on behalf of the erstwhile South African government, former spy boss and first director-general of the Western Cape from 1994, Dr Niël Barnard has passed away. According to a statement released by the family, Barnard died peacefully in…
Flu vaccine. 1 minute Health experts have warned that the flu can cause serious illness for those at risk, including the elderly, pregnant women, and children. They have advised the public to get vaccinated as the country’s flu season starts. Influenza affects children (5–15), older adults, pregnant women, and those with chronic conditions like diabetes or…
Test tubes labelled “Mpox virus positive” are seen in this illustration taken August 20, 2024. 1 minute Three more cases of Mpox have been confirmed in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. This brings the number of cases to 31 since the outbreak started in May last year. Mpox symptoms include a rash that may last between two and…
TV and Radio personality Minenhle ‘Minnie’ Dlamini Socialite Minenhle ‘Minnie’ Dlamini has agreed to pay back at least R50 000, which she irregularly received from the Mshandukani Non-Profit Organisation in 2016. The Special Investigating Unit says the agreement comes as part of its investigation into the misappropriation of the National Lotteries Commission grant funding. SIU…
Mnangagwa mentioned that they would continue to empower youths with the requisite skills, resources and tools to drive innovation and economic growth. PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has said sanctions are affecting his government’s 2030 agenda by restricting access to international financial support. He made the remarks during the Anti-Sanctions Day commemorations held at the Large City…
