DOJ must draw up plan to protect whistleblowers: Contralesa

File | Contralesa President Kgosi Mokoena addressing a CoGTA event in Mpumalanga. Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) President Kgosi Mathupa Mokoena says the Department of Justice (DOJ) must come up with a plan to protect whistleblowers and witnesses after Marius van der Merwe was assassinated over the weekend. Last month, Van der…

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NCC investigates reports of overbooking by Flysafair

Flysafair plane seen in the air. 1 minute The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced that it has launched an investigation into low-cost carrier Flysafair. The commission says this follows media and social media reports of the airline allegedly overbooking flights. It says it has contacted the airline to request information to kick start the…

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‘School nutrition programme cleared regarding foodborne illnesses’

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane 2 minutes Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, says health and environment authorities have cleared the school nutrition programme regarding the foodborne illnesses at the Thabisile Primary School in Diepkloof in Soweto. Members of the provincial education department visited the school following the death of an eight-year-old Grade 2 pupil in…

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ANC vows to continue engaging with US despite tensions

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa during the ANC NEC Media Briefing at Birchwood in Boksburg 2 minutes ANC NEC member Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says that the party has resolved to continue engaging with the Trump administration and continue pursuing a relationship with the US in the midst of tense relations between the two countries. He was addressing the media…

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Three women shot dead in Lusikisiki

2 minutes Eastern Cape police are investigating a case of murder after three women were shot and killed in a house in Lusikisiki last night. According to reports, a man wearing a balaclava entered a home in the Sitshayelo location and fatally shot all three victims. Police spokesperson Majola Nkohli said the motive for the…

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Harness AI, leverage youth, speakers urge at Motlanthe Growth Forum

Former President Kgalema Motlanthe Speakers at the Kgalema Motlanthe Inclusive Growth Forum have emphasised the importance of harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and leveraging the youth dividend on the continent. On day 2 of the 3-day conference, delegates heard that investing in resilient public infrastructure can be a significant economic growth driver. Public and…

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