# Over 300 African children delegates in the Africa Children’s Summit have called for their inclusion in policy formations that affect African children. This comes as the summit concludes today in Johannesburg. The summit addressed challenges compromising children’s well-being. The summit chairperson, Tara Hendricks, emphasised increased advocacy and artificial intelligence education:
# The South African Communist Party says the ANC has no right to stop it from contesting elections independently. General secretary Solly Mapaila insists the SACP will go ahead with its 2026 bid. The IEC cleared the party to run, despite an earlier deregistration notice. Backed by the National Union of Mineworkers, Mapaila says the […]
# Police minister Senzo Mchunu has clarified that DNA was not taken from a third person of interest in the rape case of seven-year-old Cwecwe. The girl was allegedly raped in a school in Matatiele in the Eastern Cape in October last year. The Police Ministry says initial comments of no DNA taken were misinterpreted. […]
# The Department of Basic Education will soon announce Phase five of the Basic Education Employment Initiative, targeting youth aged 18 to 34. In partnership with the Department of Employment and Labour, and supported by the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa, the initiative aims to create over 200-thousand school-based jobs nationwide. Recruitment will be […]
# DA Gauteng Health supports the South African Medical Association Trade Union’s call to reverse proposed cuts to doctors’ overtime. Spokesperson Jack Bloom warns the move could slash some doctors’ pay by a third. He blames the cuts on over five-billion-rand in unpaid arrears by Gauteng Health Department. He calls for new leadership to ensure […]
# The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association has welcomed Eskom’s extension of its zero-registration fee and free smart meter installation for small-scale solar systems until March 2026. SAPVIA says this reduces costs and boosts compliance for solar adoption. Eligible households can save over nine-thousand-rand. The association urges residents to act fast, meet safety standards, and […]
# The South African Medical Association Trade Union has welcomed Gauteng Department of Health’s decision to suspend its plan to downgrade doctors’ commuted overtime contracts. The union opposed the proposed changes, citing potential negative impacts on doctors’ welfare and patient care quality. The department agreed to a three-month consultation process with labour representatives to comprehensively […]
# The world is commemorating World Health Day today highlighting maternal and newborn health under the theme Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures. According to the World Health Organisation, nearly 300-thousand women die annually from pregnancy-related issues, with over two-million newborn deaths. The campaign urges renewed global investment to save lives. The organisation stresses support for midwives, […]
# The National Council of Provinces will hold three hybrid sittings this week to discuss motions, committee reports, and national issues. Key topics include a debate on 31 years of democracy, focusing on collective efforts to build a new society rooted in the ideals of the Freedom Charter. The House will also consider oversight reports […]
