The killer of Chris Hani, Janusz Waluś. 2 minutes The South African Communist Party (SACP) in the Western Cape has condemned the deportation of Polish immigrant, Janusz Waluś. Waluś was paroled in 2022 for the assassination of SACP General Secretary, Chris Hani, 31 years ago. Speaking at the Provincial SACP Council, Provincial Secretary, Benson Ngqentsu…
1 minute As today marks World Book Day, activists are concerned that the lack of literature available at Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centres is stagnating the foundational skills needed for success. According to the last ECD Census, 61% of centres have fewer than 10 books for children, while only 56% provide age-appropriate reading materials. Non-profit…
[File Photo] 2 minutes The Democratic Alliance (DA) has condemned Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s decision to classify the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) report on the Phala Phala incident as top secret. The party says this is an attempt to shield the government from taking accountability. On Wednesday, Mchunu announced that IPID has completed its…
DA leader John Steenhuisen briefing the media 2 minutes The Democratic Alliance (DA) has voiced strong opposition to the Expropriation Bill, signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa this week, claiming the Act is unconstitutional. DA leader John Steenhuisen stated during a media briefing in Cape Town that the African National Congress (ANC) has deviated…
Tshwane Mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya. 2 minutes Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya has poured cold water on concerns raised that she is not in charge of the municipality’s political leadership and is controlled by the African National Congress (ANC) which has a majority in Council. Dr Moya was elected a month ago in the position…
The Municipal Demarcation Board 2 minutes The Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) has started a consultation process aimed at the reconfiguration of wards ahead of next year’s local government elections. COGTA Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa launched the Municipal Demarcation Board nationwide public consultation process for the 2025 Ward Delimitation Process in White River, Mpumalanga. The board’s deputy…
Likhona Fose in school uniform 1 minute City of Johannesburg MMC for Public Safety Mgcini Tshwaku has appealed to anyone with information on the murder of 14-year-old Likhona Fose to come forward. Tshwaku made the plea during a memorial service for the teenager in Braamfischerville, Soweto. ♦️HAPPENING NOW♦️ MMC for Public Safety, Dr. @MTshwaku, is…
Image: Supplied MCed by local comedian Themba Robin, eco-movers and shakers from various environmental sectors gathered to recognise extraordinary achievements in South African wildlife conservation, waste innovation, climate change, water conservation, and more. Now in its 12th year, the Eco-Logic awards has continued to grow in its prestige and influence to become South Africa’s premier…
Muslims attend Eid al-Fitr prayers which mark the end of Ramadan, in Al-Aqsa compound, also known to Jews as Temple Mount, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Jerusalem’s Old City. 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished the Muslim community well as they prepare to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr,…
25-year-old Brazilian national arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for drug trafficking 1 minute The police in Gauteng police have arrested yet another suspected drug mule at the O.R. Tambo International Airport. A 25-year-old Brazilian national was found in possession of drugs worth an estimated R1.8 million. In September, a 30-year-old Namibian national was arrested…
