Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen 3 minutes Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says South Africa’s presidency of the G20 comes at a crucial time. Steenhuisen says the world’s food systems are threatened by food insecurity, climate volatility and systemic exclusion. He was addressing delegates at the opening of the G20 meetings of the Agriculture Working Group and Food…
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Hon. Thamsanqa Ntuli addressing the media regarding the financial affairs of Ithala SOC. 3 minutes The KwaZulu-Natal government says it will use all possible avenues to challenge the Prudential Authority’s application to liquidate Ithala SOC Limited. This was after the repayment administrator, appointed by the Reserve Bank, found that Ithala was technically and…
#PayTheGrants allies and supporters outside the High Court in Pretoria where the SRD grant case was heard on October 31, 2024. 2 minutes Advocacy group, #PayTheGrants, says government does have money to pay the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant beneficiaries. This comes after the High Court in Pretoria ruled that the application criteria to…
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers at the State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Cape Town on February 6, 2025. 1 minute The South African National Defense Force (SANDF) is yet to release the names of two soldiers who died in a vehicle crash on the R31 between Delportshoop and Koopmansfontein in…
IOC President Thomas Bach 3 minutes The International Olympic Committee executive board on Monday recommended the inclusion of boxing in the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics, ending a years-long saga regarding the sport’s Olympic future. The IOC last month granted provisional recognition to World Boxing in a major step towards the sport’s inclusion in the…
Cricket ball and wickets. 1 minute Zimbabwe upset Pakistan in the opening clash of their three-match One Day International series, winning by 80 runs on the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern system at Queens Sports Club on Sunday. The home side, put into bat, were in trouble at 125-7 halfway through their innings before Pakistan-born Sikandar Raza (39) and…
Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni briefs media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting. 1 minute Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says it is concerning that individuals tasked with protecting vulnerable groups are among those arrested for gender-based violence (GBV) offences. Ntshavheni briefed the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet Lekgotla in Pretoria and highlighted…
The Anti-Gang Unit members deployed in the Bishop Lavis policing precinct recovered an explosive device which was found abandoned as well as an assault rifle at an informal settlement close to Valhalla Park. 2 minutes Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says crime statistics in the province show a reduction of 8.7 percent in murder. Police…
1 minute The Easter holiday season sees high road traffic volumes as many travellers head to religious and holiday destinations across the country, with major corridors reaching peak levels. The Easter Road Safety awareness campaign focusses on promoting safer road usage during this busy period. Its goal is to ensure smooth traffic flow and prevent…
3 minutes The government plans to test five million South Africans annually for Tuberculosis to curb new infections and reduce TB-related deaths. TB remains one of the leading causes of death globally, despite being curable. In South Africa, it is the top cause of mortality in men. In 2023 alone, 270,000 new TB cases were…
