2 minutes Today is World Radio Day. It is a global celebration of the enduring power and influence of radio as a means of communication, education and entertainment. Established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in 2011 and officially adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, this day highlights…
Zimbabwe National Statistical Agency ZIMBABWE’S national unemployment rate has slightly moved by 1,3% to 890 161 compared to 850 326 recorded in the first quarter as the country’s economic downturn shows no signs of abating, latest Zimbabwe National Statistical Agency (ZimStat) figures reveal. Zimbabwe is facing yet another economic crisis as seen in company closures,…
NSFAS application form. 1 minute Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Buti Manamela says students who want to apply for funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), should do so before the December 15 deadline. Manamela says the closing date for the applications will not be extended. He says much effort has been…
[File image] The Cape Town headquarters of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is seen in this picture. The South African Revenue Services (SARS) has urged social media influencers to declare all their income for tax compliance. It says it’s investigating undeclared income earned through online content. SARS Spokesperson Siphithi Sibeko says influencers will be…
100 rands 3 minutes Experts have suggested partnerships between government and business should be used to combat illicit trade in South Africa. The Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade 2.0 Report reveals that the South African economy loses nearly R30 billion annually from illicit trade in tobacco and alcohol alone. Government officials have also noted…
1 minute The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) says it has rejected Eskom’s 36% tariff increase application. The power utility applied for a substantial increase in August. Nersa says its decision to reject the application comes after consultation with stakeholders. There was widespread criticism of Eskom’s tariff increase application. Eskom had asked for a 36 %…
A dripping tap. 1 minute Johannesburg Water says they will not reconnect illegal water connections in the Phumla Mqashi informal settlement, in Lenasia South. This is after the water utility disconnected the illegal water in the area on 12 November. The water utility says their High-Level Reservoir has experienced an increase in water levels following…
Paidamoyo Sajeni RENOWNED artist, Paidamoyo Sajeni (33) last Friday launched his second edition of the Black Narratives Exhibition, titled The Protagonist, a thought-provoking showcase of art that redefines the African experience and emphasises humanity’s unity in the face of global threats. Building on the success of the first exhibition, Freedom is Taken, Not Given, Sajeni’s…
2 minutes The Gas Economy Leadership team at SA Oil and Gas Alliance (SAOGA) says Eskom needs to address its old coal-fired power plants that constantly cause blackouts in the country. Power utility, Eskom is implementing Stage 3 load shedding. The rolling blackouts started at 2pm on Friday and is expected to last until Monday…
Birthday cake for DA’s 25th birthday celebration at Hanover Park aged home The grannies who attended the DA’s 25th birthday celebration in Hanover Park on the Cape Flats say they are satisfied with how the party governs in the city and the province. The party took its celebrations to the city-run old-aged home where they…
