# The inaugural Autism in Africa Conference has begun at The Garden Venue in Johannesburg, looking into neurodiversity solutions from an Afrocentric perspective. Focusing on culturally appropriate interventions, the two-day event will also establish the African Association of Neurodiversity, launch an African Journal of Neurodiversity, and support neuro-divergent youth’s employability. This landmark conference also seeks […]
# Human Settlements minister Thembi Simelane has confirmed that stringent measures will be implemented to ensure competency in construction, following the collapse of a building in George that claimed 34 lives last year. Shimelane announced that her department and the National Home Builders Regulatory Council are drafting a new bill to address forensic report deficiencies […]
# Human Settlements minister Thembi Simelane has revealed significant lapses in the inspection model used by the National Home Builders Regulatory Council during the construction of a building in George which collapsed a year ago. The first inspection occurred eight days after enrollment, breaching the required five-day window. Simelane also noted several occupational health and […]
# Forensic investigations into the George building that collapsed in May 2024 has revealed non-compliance in the enrollment process from officials. The tragedy claimed 34 lives. Presenting findings, Human Settlements minister Thembi Simelane says significant non-compliance with the National Home Builders Regulatory Council’s enrollment procedures included critical regulatory breaches and unauthorised approvals, allowing the contractor […]
# Two South African men, aged 24 and 39, will appear in the Standerton Magistrate’s Court today following another clandestine drug lab bust in Standerton, Mpumalanga. Equipment worth two-million-rand and final powder products in 35 buckets valued at 26-million-rand was also confiscated. This follows the arrest of six Mozambican nationals last week. Seven suspicious vehicles […]
# The EFF in Gauteng has welcomed the City of Tshwane’s policy granting special leave to employees undergoing ukuthwasa, the sacred initiation into traditional healing. The EFF says the policy marks a major step in recognising African spiritual practices in formal institutions. The party urges other government spheres and the private sector to follow suit, […]
# Human Settlements minister Thembi Simelane says the tragic George building collapse that claimed 34 lives was due to negligence and could have been avoided. Presenting a forensic report, Simelane highlighted irregularities in certification, inspection, technical staff appointments, material quality, and safety compliance. She noted that the company misrepresented its capabilities during registration, and serious […]
# Soccer: Soccer fans are bracing for a thrilling semi-final as Mamelodi Sundowns held Espérance of Tunisia to a goalless draw in Rades, securing a blockbuster showdown with defending champions Al Ahly SC. Their 1-nil first-leg win in Tshwane was enough to book a third consecutive CAF Champions League semi-final spot. Despite sustained pressure, Sundowns […]
# Soccer: FIFA will donate 19-million-rand to each host city of the 2025 Club World Cup for building mini-pitches. This forms part of FIFA’s legacy plan for the expanded tournament, offering 19.6-billion-rand in total prize money, including two-billion-rand for the winner. The 32-team event kicks off on 15 June, across 12 US stadiums. Speaking in […]
