2 minutes Lawyers for Human Rights is demanding that the government provide R7.8 million to fund the retrieval of illegal miners still trapped at Stilfontein’s Buffelsfontein Gold Mine in the North West. The matter awaits a Constitutional Court ruling to determine whether the responsibility lies with the state or the Buffelsfontein Gold Mine. On Thursday,…
MicYunging is set to release the highly anticipated album, titled Delilah’s Veil, on November 11. CANADA-BASED Zimbabwean singer-cum-producer Michael “MicYunging” Matewe has taken a bold move to present issues of betrayal and examine deep themes of deception, redemption, and self-discovery in his forthcoming album. MicYunging is set to release the highly anticipated album, titled Delilah’s…
Residents of Rustenburg and surrounding villages in the North West have been left stranded as employees of Bojanala Bus Services went on strike. Democratic Municipal and Allied Workers Unions of South Africa (Demawusa) members embarked on a protected strike last month, demanding that the employer implement fair labour practices. However, the employer decided to dismiss…
Snack hamper. 3 minutes Civil society organisation, AfriForum, says the Gauteng Education Department’s ban on the sale of food at schools is too drastic as it will negatively affect learners or expose them to greater danger. The decision was made in response to the startling rise in food contamination incidents affecting pupils across various schools…
South Africa’s Temba Bavuma in action 1 minute The South African cricket team is on the brink of being crowned ICC World Test champions. Chasing 282 for victory in the final against Australia at Lord’s in London, the Proteas were on 213 for the loss of two wickets at the close on day three. They…
A supporter of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) walks on a farm in Free State province 2 minutes The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Office in Geneva has described South Africa’s Land Expropriation Act, signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa, as a critical step in addressing the country’s racially imbalanced land ownership. The statement…
[File image] Vehicle submerged due to flooding in Centurion 1 minute A couple of streets including Rabie, End and the John Voster drive intersection in Centurion, Pretoria are closed following heavy rains. The City of Tshwane says a visual inspection conducted by its engineers has revealed no damage to the End Street bridge. However, a…
Handcuffs used to effect an arrest. 1 minute Six people, arrested for alleged manufacturing and dealing in illicit drugs, are expected to appear at the Standerton Court in Mpumalanga on Monday. The Hawks pounced on the suspects at a warehouse and a farm in the area. Chemicals and machinery found at both locations were confiscated….
Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube 1 minute Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says the government of national unity (GNU) has a mammoth task of ensuring that more job opportunities are created for the country’s youth. She says it is heartbreaking that many young graduates are still unemployed. Gwarube was part of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s…
Tax-related material on a desk. 1 minute Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance in Parliament, Joe Maswanganyi, says the decision to implement the proposed 0.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) increase rests solely with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. The proposed increase has drawn disagreement from members of the Government of National Unity (GNU). If implemented,…
