uThukela Municipality debt crisis due to poor governance: Hlabisa

Minister Hlabisa and other stakeholders at uThukela District Municipality Cooperative Governance Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa says the financial crisis facing the uThukela District Municipality, in KwaZulu-Natal poses a serious risk to staff salaries being paid, and services being delivered to residents. The uThukela District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has cited budget constraints as the reason for its…

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UFH Vice Chancellor to get full pay during his suspension

UFH VC Prof Sakhela Buhlungu who is on precautionary suspension The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Fort Hare (UFH) in Alice in the Eastern Cape will be getting full pay during his suspension. Professor Sakhela Buhlungu has been placed on precautionary suspension following a forensic investigation into alleged irregularities in two executive appointments. [LISTEN] University…

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Parents urged to prioritise child immunisation

A child getting a vaccine in Kiev, Ukraine. 2 minutes The Gauteng Department of Health is calling on parents and caregivers to prioritise child immunisation during National Child Protection Week, highlighting the role of vaccinations in safeguarding children from serious illnesses. The department says timely vaccinations are essential for protecting children from life-threatening diseases such…

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Royal Bafokeng Holdings wins big at Gender Mainstreaming Awards

Source: Supplied. Albertinah Kekana chief executive officer of RBH; Nana Phiri head corporate client groups at RMB, and Colleen Larson, chief executive officer at Business Engage. The GMAs were developed by Business Engage to acknowledge and celebrate instances where women are represented meaningfully in mainstream business across Africa. This is RMB’s third year sponsoring the…

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Over 16,000 suspects nabbed during Operation Shanela

Police and immigration services are seen during a nationwide Shanela Safer Festive Season operation in the Free State on 31 December 2025. Police have arrested over 16,000 suspects between December 29th and 4th of January. They were arrested for drunk driving, illegal liquor trading, violent crimes and possession of unlicensed firearms during the nationwide Shanela…

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