# Rabasotho Police Station in Tembisa recorded 812 gender-based violence cases in the first nine months of 2024/25, yet only five have led to convictions. The DA says this reflects a failure of premier Panyaza Lesufi’s crime-fighting efforts, including the Gauteng Crime Wardens. The party’s Refiloe Nt’sekhe says the low conviction rate shows poor coordination […]
# Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has launched a new ship-to-shore crane at the Port of Gqeberha container terminal. This forms part of a three-billion-rand fleet renewal investment. The crane is expected to improve equipment availability, boost efficiency, and enhance South Africa’s global competitiveness. Its speed and precision will reduce ship docking times, increasing port throughput. […]
# KwaZulu-Natal’s Ladysmith community members recently took part in the Big Walk for Little Warriors to support children fighting cancer and life-threatening illnesses. Hosted by the Lions Club of Ladysmith, the event raised five-thousand-rand for the Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa. Participants were united to turn the walk into a meaningful show of support for […]
# Build One South Africa has criticised minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, for failing to take responsibility for delays in rebuilding Parliament. The rebuilding of Parliament’s old assembly building, which was severely damaged following a devastating fire on January 2nd 2022, is only expected to start next month. BOSA’s spokesperson, Roger Solomon, […]
# A rare Sable Cruiser dragonfly was spotted near Renishaw Hills Community Centre on KwaZulu-Natal’s Mid-South Coast. This is only the 20th such sighting in South Africa. The image was uploaded to iNaturalist, where experts confirmed the identification. The sighting may be the southernmost ever recorded. Renishaw Hills, developed with conservation in mind, is home […]
# The United Nations Environment Programme will host a series of side events at the 2025 Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions. The theme this year is “Make visible the invisible: sound management of chemicals and wastes.” The event seeks to promote global action on reducing pollution, improving data systems, and integrating chemicals and waste management […]
# The eThekwini Municipality has announced which beaches to avoid in Durban this Easter due to poor water quality. Beaches with high levels of E. coli include Laguna, Winklespruit, and Doonside. These closures are part of the ongoing pollution crisis affecting the municipality. Water quality tests are conducted weekly. Current results show that eight beaches […]
# The Public Servants Association is concerned about a recent University of Stellenbosch study showing that 50-percent of teachers want to leave the profession due to excessive workloads. The PSA is calling on the Basic Education Department to address the administrative burden that detracts from teaching time. The department is urged to hire more administrative […]
# The Gauteng Liquor Board has spent 1.5-million-rand on 25 court cases, losing 21 and settling four. This was revealed by MEC for Economic Development, Lebogang Maile during a written reply to the Provincial Legislature. The cases reportedly stem from delays in processing liquor licence applications, which have impacted businesses across the province leading to […]
