The first National Convention gets underway on Friday at the University of South Africa (UNISA)’s Main Campus in Pretoria. UNISA views the convention as an opportunity for the government to rectify past mistakes. The university’s Professor Boitumelo Senokoane says the institution has allocated R5 million for this event. Meanwhile, the Presidency has announced that the…
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has clarified misconceptions regarding the development of its new sales operating model. This follows media reports that the public broadcaster is reducing staff in the sales division. The SABC has described the reports as misleading and irresponsible. It has confirmed that it has initiated an organisational design review to…
SAHRC Chairman Rev. Chris Nissen The South African Human Rights Commission heads call that utterances made on the “Open Chat Podcast” should be addressed at the National Dialogue. The National Dialogue is a citizen-led process and is a chance for all South Africans from all walks of life to come together and help shape the…
Media collect accreditation for the National Convention at the Unisa Sunnyside Campus in Pretoria on August 14, 2025. The Convention Co-ordinating Committee has given the assurance that it will deliver a successful National Convention, which is the first public engagement of the National Dialogue. The two-day National Convention will start on Friday at the University…
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi All MPs serving on the ad hoc committee looking into allegations of corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS) says it’s importance cannot be underestimated. The committee will look into the allegations of threats to national security made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, last month. It has to…
Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner during a press conference. Red Bull Racing officially has severed all ties with Christian Horner, who formerly served as the team’s principal and CEO. His July dismissal from the team became a done deal on Thursday when his official termination date was listed as Wednesday in documents filed…
Mdzananda Clinic in Khayelitsha provides health to some of the half million plus animals in the township. The only animal welfare and clinic in Khayelitsha on the Cape Flats has embarked on a massive sterilisation campaign for pets in an attempt to reduce the number of unwanted animals. The Mdzananda clinic says they aim to…
FILE | Al Jazeera journalists place posters with the photos of their colleagues killed during an Israeli airstrike in Gaza One of the organisers of a vigil in solidarity with journalists in Gaza, Mohammed Zahid Hassan says there is no justification for killing or targeting journalists in the war-torn country. Currently, South African journalists are…
South Africa’s National Dialogue starts on Friday, August 15, 2025 with a convention to outline its modalities. The dialogue aims to assess 30 years of democracy, identify challenges, and work towards a prosperous future. President Cyril Ramaphosa initiated the National Dialogue as part of the Government of National Unity. LIVE STREAM:
Former Springbok Dawie Snyman South African rugby has lost one of its greatest servants. Former Springboks utility back and Western Province coach Dawie Snyman, passed away at the age of 76 this morning. Snyman was educated at Grey Kollege in Bloemfontein and studied at the University of Stellenbosch. He was selected for the 1971 Springboks’…
