# Freedom Park commemorates the 44th anniversary of the Matola Raid, where 15 liberation fighters were killed by apartheid forces in Mozambique. This attack epitomised the violence of apartheid, leading to intensified global struggles for justice and democracy. Freedom Park CEO Jane Mufamadi has emphasised the raid’s impact on the global fight against apartheid and […]
# Rugby: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is attending the unveiling of the new name of North-West University’s Dennedorp residence to Siya Kolisi Residence today. In addition, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will inaugurate a new multi-sport residence, Invictus Residence, on the campus. House parent of Siya Kolisi Residence, Funani Mabala, told SABC News that this aims […]
# The Public Servants Association has urges premier Panyaza Lesufi to tackle concerns affecting public servants including wage stagnation, job security, and deteriorating working conditions in his State of the Province Address. The PSA also demands clear plans to improve healthcare, education, and infrastructure, ensuring fair compensation and sustainable employment. With ongoing staff shortages and […]
# The Energy Council of South Africa says the sudden implementation of load-shedding is a temporary setback, citing electrical faults at Majuba and Camden power stations. The council says that this is not a return to 2023’s crisis levels. Eskom has since restored several units and expects further recovery soon. The council emphasised that transparency […]
# Political experts have warned that the ANC could face voter backlash in next year’s local governement elections due to the proposed two-percent VAT hike and the return of load-shedding. Speaking to Citizen, political analyst Pule Monama calls the proposed VAT increase a self-inflicted act, while Lesiba Teffo says it will influence voters’ decisions in […]
# The evacuation of wounded South African National Defence Force soldiers from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is set to begin this week. There are nearly 190 wounded and sick South African soldiers in the DRC, of whom at least five are seriously injured and two are pregnant. The soldiers were wounded while fighting […]
