# The DA in the Free State says it is concerned by the list of complaints received from the Thiboloha School for the Deaf and Blind in Phuthaditjhaba. Among the serious allegations are claims of sexual harassment of learners by teachers, which the school principal is allegedly ignoring, and teachers attending classes intoxicated. The DA’s […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa will attend a presentation at BMW’s factory in Rosslyn, Pretoria today, showcasing the new BMW X3 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle. The event is themed, Leading Today, Enabling Tomorrow. The Presidency says the event will showcase the active partnership between industry and government, a collaboration essential for driving innovation, catalysing job creation, […]
# The Public Servants Association says it is alarmed by severe health and safety violations faced by employees at various institutions under the North West Parks and Tourism Board. At Wolwespruit Nature Reserve, employees reportedly do patrols without proper uniforms or the necessary personal protective equipment. The PSA is calling for emergency inspections at all […]
# University of the Western Cape researchers have found that methamphetamine, commonly known as tik in South Africa, can seriously harm male fertility, even after short-term use. The groundbreaking study was led by professor David Fisher. He says they found that tik’s harmful effects on male fertility occur within 24 hours of use and some long-term effects over 96 […]
# The Freedom Front Plus in Tshwane is calling for the metro to declare Centurion a disaster area as a result of sinkholes. There are currently 64 sinkholes in the area, with the latest forming in Lyttelton on Sunday. The sinkholes located mainly on dolomitic soil are primarily caused by water and sewage leaks. The […]
# Eskom Expo for Young Scientists’ regional science fairs will be hosted in Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga and the Free State this weekend. Learners will have the opportunity to showcase their innovative ideas, scientific research, and problem-solving skills on a competitive platform. In addition to showcasing their research, young scientists will stand a chance to […]
# The DA in Gauteng is calling on premier Panyaza Lesufi to address the serious infrastructure and resource challenges at the Johannesburg Central Police Station. The party’s provincial leader, Solly Msimanga, did a walkabout on Wednesday, engaging with shop owners and evaluating infrastructure damage around Bree Street, Small Street, and the Carlton Centre. Msimanga says […]
# Repairs to Lilian Ngoyi Street in Johannesburg’s central business district are 77-percent complete following damage from a gas explosion two years ago. Despite some delays due to contractor issues, the City of Johannesburg has announced the road will reopen on August 31. The Johannesburg Roads Agency’s Zweli Nyathi confirmed that most work is finished, […]
# The first group of Cape Town teenagers stranded in Spain after participating in the prestigious Donosti Cup soccer tournament will arrive back in South Africa this afternoon. The BT Soccer Academy players successfully competed in the competition, but flights home could not be paid for from the package pricing. Through interventions from the Western Cape […]
