Members of the South African police, patrol as they guard the mine shaft where rescue operations are ongoing as attempts are made to rescue illegal miners who have been underground for months in Stilfontein, South Africa, January 14, 2025. 2 minutes The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (Giwusa) has defined the Stilfontein saga,…
NSFAS Logo. 3 minutes The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it has provisionally funded more than 600,000 eligible students at various universities for the 2025 academic year. More than 200,000 students have been fully funded. The scheme was giving an update on the status of NSFAS applications for this year before the Select…
A glass being filled with water from a tap. The Midvaal Local municipality in Gauteng has invested over R1.2 million to install an automated system to protect its water system from waterborne diseases. Midvaal Mayoral Spokesperson Idah Satikhe says the Chlorine Dosing System will ensure that the water supplied to residents is safe to drink….
1 minute The inquest into the death of Chief Albert Luthuli continues in the Pietermaritzburg High Court, KwaZulu-Natal. Live proceedings below:
CWP workers. 2 minutes The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has warned that the termination of the Community Work Programme (CWP) contracts will lead to an escalation in poverty. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa recently announced that contracts of people aged 55 and above would be terminated due to issues…
[File photo] Babies seen in hospital cribs. 1 minute The Eastern Cape Department of Health has expressed shock and concern after a 12-year-old girl gave birth at a facility in Komani in the Chris Hani District Municipality. This as the MEC of Health Ntandokazi Capa is visiting Dora Nginza hospital to give gifts to mothers…
A suspect linked to the drive-by mass shooting incident last weekend in Reiger Park in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, has been arrested. Police say the 23-year-old suspect was apprehended on Monday following an investigation by the Anti-Gang unit. Six people were killed including three women and three others were injured. The suspect is set to appear in…
Payment using a card machine 1 minute Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago says improving cross-border payments and fast payment systems will be a central focus during South Africa’s G20 presidency. Kganyago has stressed that these improvements are important in achieving greater financial inclusion and broader economic development. The Central Bank Governor delivered the opening remarks…
The Gems will compete against Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland in the tournament scheduled to run from November 7 to 10 at the Emirates Arena. ZIMBABWE has announced the senior women netball team which is going to participate in an inaugural four-nation tournament known as the Celtic Cup to be hosted in Glasgow, Scotland, early…
[FILE IMAGE]: A worker shows the mouth of a cow at a cattle shop. The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen has confirmed that the first consignment of vaccines to combat Foot-and-Mouth disease has arrived in the country. An outbreak of the disease across large parts of South Africa has caused red meat price hikes for…
