ANC delegates during the National General Council meeting. As the ANC National General Council (NGC) continues at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, the National Democratic Revolution (NDR) and its principles have taken center stage in the deliberations aimed at the renewal of the party. Political Commentator Xolelwa Kashe-Katiya says this focus on the principles the…
[FILE IMAGE] McLaren’s Lando Norris in action during a race Starting with tennis, Jannik Sinner wins the Australian men’s singles, Madison Keys the women’s title Jannik Sinner retained his Australian Open title with an emphatic 6-3 7-6(4) 6-3 win over Alexander Zverev, breaking new ground for Italian tennis and leaving his German rival smarting after…
Vehicles at an impound The City of Ekurhuleni has warned it may sell impounded vehicles if owners fail to collect them within 120 days of notification. This follows a call for owners to retrieve vehicles held by the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) between December 8th and January 27th. Authorities say the move is part…
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…
