# Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has called on civil society to support the South African Democratic Teachers Union’s national protest today, against austerity in public education. Makaneta warns that persistent budget cuts threaten education quality, leading to overcrowded classes, poor infrastructure, and staff shortages. He says this crisis affects both learners and teachers calling on […]
# Netball: The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee, Sports Department, and Netball SA say they’ll only act if Netball SA and Africa Netball president Cecilia Molokwane faces formal charges. Molokwane was suspended by World Netball over alleged maladministration. Deputy Sport minister, Peace Mabe, told Parliament that suspending Molokwane without due process is unfair. […]
# Trade and Industry minister Parks Tau has announced a new working group with industry stakeholders to strengthen South Africa’s ferrochrome sector. Ferrochrome, essential for producing eco-friendly stainless steel, is key to the green economy. Tau emphasised the need for South Africa to adapt to global shifts, highlighting green hydrogen and green ammonia as transformative […]
# Build One South Africa has launched a campaign urging Cape Town residents to speak out against proposed tariff hikes in the City’s 2025/26 draft budget. BOSA spokesperson Roger Solomons warns that increases in water, electricity, and waste tariffs will worsen the cost-of-living crisis. Residents are encouraged to submit objections before the 2 May deadline. […]
# The International Monetary Fund has revised South Africa’s 2025 economic growth forecast down to 1-percent, significantly lower than the National Treasury’s projection of 1.5-percent in January. In March, Finance minister Enoch Godongwana was still forecasting growth of 1.7-percent this year. The IMF attributes this downgrade to escalating global trade tensions, particularly the impact of […]
# Pope Francis’s body will lie in state at St. Peter’s Basilica, allowing public viewing today at St. Peter’s Square. Per his wishes, Francis will be buried at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome on Saturday, rather than the traditional site beneath St. Peter’s. The 88-year-old Pope passed away on Monday after suffering […]
# The Western Cape government has welcomed a decline in road deaths over Easter, with 22 fatalities recorded, down from 26 last year. Between 17 and 21 April, over 30-thousand vehicles were checked, 19-thousand fines issued, and 226 arrests made. In addition, emergency services responded to nearly eight-thousand incidents, including 189 transport-related emergencies and over […]
# A recent survey has showed overwhelming support for shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Commissioned by E3G and partners, the poll of one-thousand-477 business leaders including 104 from South Africa, reveals that 97-percent of executives back phasing out coal, with 87-percent urging governments to prioritise renewable investments. In South Africa, 95-percent support the […]
# The South African Weather Service has warned of cut-off low forecast to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and cold weather across much of South Africa from today to Saturday. Spokesperson Tokelo Chiloane says heavy rainfall is expected in the eastern regions, while the Free State and North West may face flooding and hail. She says […]
