‘Ramaphosa, GNU must prioritise fight against GBV’

Protesters hold placards during a march against GBV. 1 minute Thokozile Madonko, a researcher at Wits University’s Southern Centre for Inequality Studies, hopes that plans to address inequality and gender-based violence (GBV) will top President Cyril Ramaphosa’s list of priorities. Ramaphosa will deliver the State of the Nation Address at the Cape Town City Hall…

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Limpopo Premier promises to step up fight against GBV

Limpopo Premier Doctor Phophi Ramathuba. 2 minutes Limpopo premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, says the government is determined to intensify the war against Gender-based Violence (GBV). The province has been grappling with the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide, with Vhembe and Sekhukhune districts recording an alarming number of cases in the last few years. She…

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Raw talent shines despite poor rural sports facilities in EC

A soccer ball. 2 minutes The deplorable state of sporting facilities in rural areas in the Eastern Cape has come under the spotlight as various community-hosted sports tournaments over the Easter weekend. Some tournament organisers have called on authorities or a Good Samaritan to step in and assist them in upgrading these facilities. They believe…

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Ndou says Shivambu still has a role to play in SA politics

Former MKP Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu speaking to the media. 3 minutes Political analyst Levy Ndou says former uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) Secretary-General, Floyd Shivambu, still has the potential to make a huge mark in South African politics. Shivambu has announced that he’s starting consultations on whether he should start a political party. The former Secretary…

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City’s argument and infrastructure don’t hold water: EFF

Leaking water meter in a residential area in the City of Johannesburg. 2 minutes The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has rejected Johannesburg Water’s explanation that the city has an over-consumption issue. This as some Johannesburg residents take to social media to complain about sporadic water cuts across the city. The Metro has a R27 billion…

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PSL terminates Royal AM membership

Royal AM players during a match. 2 minutes The Premier Soccer League’s (PSL) Board of Governors has ratified the recommendation by the League’s executive committee to cancel Royal AM’s membership with immediate effect. Representatives of all 31 professional teams, minus the affected Royal AM came together at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg to deliberate…

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