# Following Pope Francis’s death, African cardinals are emerging as strong contenders for the papacy. Reuters reports that Ghana’s Peter Turkson, known for his advocacy on social justice and climate issues, and Congo’s Fridolin Besungu, recognized for promoting peace in conflict zones, are among the leading candidates. Their prominence reflects Africa’s growing influence in the […]
# The DA in Gauteng has called for the swift and cost-effective rebuilding of fire-damaged sections at Tembisa Hospital. Following a second fire, the party warns that relocating patients will worsen overcrowding. The party’s Jack Bloom advised against any involvement by the Department of Infrastructure Development, citing its poor track record. He urged that a […]
# A collaborative effort between Alexandra activists and artists aims to rehabilitate the polluted Jukskei River in Johannesburg. Led by environmentalist Hannelie Coetzee and the Alexandra Water Warriors, the initiative employs recycled plastic nets to trap waste and features sculptures made from river debris. The plan includes planting over 40-thousand trees along the river. This […]
# The High Court in Pretoria has ordered the City of Tshwane to stop cutting electricity to Road Accident Fund CEO Collins Letsoalo’s home. The metro undertook this measure amid a disputed 800-thousand-rand bill dating back to 2015. Letsoalo claimed that billing errors and a lack of statements led him to make monthly payments based […]
# The ANC in the Western Cape has temporarily suspended former Knysna mayor Aubrey Tsengwa over allegations of misconduct. The suspension follows his resignation as a councillor last month, after being removed as mayor in February. The ANC says Tsengwa’s unilateral decision to resign his ward councillor’s seat in the Knysna Municipality has undermined the […]
# Climate change has become a major driver of the Earth’s rotational behaviour, driven by melting glaciers, retreating polar ice, and shifting water levels. This is according to a new study by researchers from ETH Zurich, a public university in Switzerland. The study combined historical data and future projections to explore how climate-related mass shifts […]
# Western Cape premier Alan Winde’s office says making the provincial investigation report into the George building collapse public could jeopardise ongoing police work. Following the five-storey building collapse, which killed 34 people in May last year, the province commissioned an independent investigation into the tragedy. Winde’s office says it understands that there is huge […]
# Four Gauteng Department of Economic Development employees have been paid 7.1-million-rand while suspended for up to five years. The charges included fraud, bribery, and misuse of petrol cards. According to the DA, only two cases have been finalised, resulting in dismissals, while two others remain unresolved. The party has criticised the delays, calling them […]
# A new alumni survey from the Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme has shown that 67-percent of funded graduates are employed or in internships, while 13-percent remain unemployed. Most jobs are concentrated in Gauteng, with 59-percent of graduates working there, compared to just seven-percent in the Western Cape. CEO Werner Abrahams says geography, market saturation, […]
