Ramaphosa slams business for meddling in ANC-DA fallout

President Cyril Ramaphosa. 2 minutes African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa has hit out at the business fraternity for what he says was trying to dictate political terms in the fallout between the ANC and the Democratic Alliance (DA). Ramaphosa says the ANC will not be influenced by business and emphasised that the party…

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Upgrade informal market structures, govt urged

City of Harare spokesperson Stanley Gama GOVERNMENT and local authorities across the country have been petitioned to upgrade informal market structures to ensure that vendors are protected from potential losses arising from fire outbreaks that have become a common occurrence at the old buildings and structures. This follows a fire outbreak at Mbare Musika, which…

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‘R1 trillion set aside to improve infrastructure in SA’

The national government says it has set aside R1 trillion to improve infrastructure in South Africa over the next three years. Deputy President Paul Mashatile revealed this during his keynote address in the MinMEC meeting in Gqeberha,in the Eastern Cape today. Mashatile believes that prioritizing infrastructure development is key to economic growth. He says the…

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Opposition parties call for Mchunu’s removal

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu at National Excellence Awards Durban ICC, 26 January 2025. Opposition political parties are calling for Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to be fired ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation tonight. It’s been exactly a week since KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made explosive allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu….

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Eastern Cape flood death toll rises to 72

Floods in Eastern Cape. 1 minute The death toll in the devastating floods that hit the Eastern Cape is set to rise. It currently stands at 67, but the SABC has been reliably informed that five more bodies were retrieved downstream from the Deoligny Bridge just before darkness fell. That will put the number of…

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Motheo TVET students hail new 4IR centre as a boost for skills

Students at Motheo TVET College in Bloemfontein say the newly launched Fourth Industrial Revolution Centre of Excellence will give them practical experience and boost their confidence. The centre forms part of a national initiative by the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority. The aim is to empower young people with future-ready…

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JMPD warns of delays as G20 Summit blocks key roads

Motorists travelling around the vicinity of the Nasrec Expo Centre, South of Johannesburg, are advised to expect major traffic delays this weekend, due to road closures as a result of G20 Leaders’ Summit. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department says motorists will face delays on roads that have been blocked due to the summit. Some roads…

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GBV, sexual offenders list to be released by end of February: Kubayi

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mamoloko Kubayi 2 minutes Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has announced a list of convicted sexual offenders and Gender-based violence (GBV) perpetrators will be made public by the end of February. The minister addressed the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation’s 365 Days Against GBV Awareness Campaign in Soweto on Tuesday….

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