File image: A Spaza shops in the Johannesburg CBD. 1 minute Co-operative Governance Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa, says the eight year old boy who allegedly consumed contaminated snacks in Soweto is receiving the best medical care. The boy however remains in the intensive care unit at the Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital after he fell ill shortly…
1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa has sought to clarify that there are a number of countries that face budget challenges but are able to fix them over time. His remarks follow the postponement of the Parliamentary Budget sitting due to parties in the Government of National Unity (GNU) failing to agree on how the budget…
Netball South Africa (NSA) President Cecilia Molokwane on a visit to Rantailane Secondary School in North West on March 7, 2024. Sports scientist and Golden Fireballs netball Team Coach Dr. Elsje Jordan says she hopes Netball South Africa’s (NSA) President Cecilia Molokwane’s suspension issue will get resolved soon. Molokwane was suspended in April after she…
WALPE has hosted a crucial training session aimed at empowering local female leaders to protect themselves as well as advance their rights THE Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (WALPE) has hosted a crucial training session aimed at empowering local female leaders to protect themselves as well as advance their rights. The training, conducted…
The late Deputy Chief Whip in Parliament, Khethamabala Petros “KP” Sithole 3 minutes The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has sent its condolences to the family of Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Member of Parliament (MP) and Deputy Chief Whip Khethamabala Petros Sithole. Sithole was attacked and killed in Katlehong on Gauteng’s East Rand on Saturday night….
Wales’ Ryan Elias shakes hands with referee James Doleman after the match 3 minutes Australia hooker Matt Faessler and fullback Tom Wright both scored a hat-trick of tries as the Wallabies thrashed a tired-looking Wales 52-20 on Sunday to condemn the home side to their worst run of results. It was an unprecedented 11th successive…
[FILE IMAGE]: Members of Nehawu during a protest. 1 minute Nehawu in the Free State says Health MEC Matso Mahlatsi must address hazardous working conditions at the Pelonomi Hospital in Bloemfontein or they will go on strike. Workers also say there is a shortage of staff and beds. Free State Nehawu Secretary, Khauhelo Mnqibisa, says…
[FILE IMAGE] Flooded road. 2 minutes Heavy rains that hit the Eastern Cape over the past two days have left pensioners at Thembalethu Old Age Home in Mdantsane in Buffalo City Metro without sleeping mattresses and blankets. The rainfall resulted in flooding and extensive damage to the home. The pensioners say the situation will have…
A suspect in handcuffs. 1 minute Deputy Police Minister, Cassel Mathale has announced that more than 34,000 suspects have been arrested across the country since December 16. Amongst those arrested were more than 4,000 suspects wanted for various crimes including murder and rape. Mathale was speaking during a festive season operation at the Mall of…
Minister Thembi Simelane speaking at a government event. 1 minute Non-governmental organisation, Defend our Democracy says the decision to move Minister Thembi Simelane to the Human Settlements Department, instead of firing her, is an injustice to the country. Simelane is accused of being involved in the VBS scandal and also allegedly living beyond her means…
