# The DA in Gauteng says thousands of businesses face collapse as the provincial Health Department fails to pay nearly 4.8-billion-rand in outstanding invoices. DA Gauteng Finance spokesperson, Madeleine Hicklin, says 30-thousand-914 invoices remain unpaid, affecting service providers’ ability to operate and pay staff. The department has no permanent chief financial officer, worsening the crisis. […]
# Namibia is holding its first national Genocide Remembrance Day today to honour victims of the 1904 to 1908 mass killings by German colonial forces. Tens of thousands of Herero and Nama people were massacred in what is widely recognised as the first genocide of the 20th century. The event, declared a national holiday, includes […]
# The Congress of South African Trade Unions has praised actor Presley Chweneyagae for his impact in youth development and community upliftment through the arts. The performer died yesterday at the age of 40 due to natural causes. Cosatu spokesperson, Nonzuzo Dlamini, hailed his legacy, from the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi, to his role as Cobra […]
# The Citrus Growers’ Association has welcomed government’s 51-billion-rand guarantee for Transnet and recent progress on private sector participation. With the 2025 citrus season nearing peak weeks, the association’s CEO, Boitshoko Ntshabele, says smooth logistics are crucial as Southern Africa targets exports of over 171-million cartons. Transnet has added staff, equipment, and reefer maintenance. He […]
# Work on the Polihali transfer tunnel has resumed after contractor Kopano Ke Matla’s pollution-related suspension was lifted. This follows acceptance of its remedial plan by the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority. However, delays, cost overruns, and management issues in the broader Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II drew scrutiny in Parliament. Estimated costs have ballooned […]
# Scientists from the African Union Development Agency say agricultural innovation is key to tackling malnutrition. Speaking at the G20 meeting of chief agricultural scientists in Polokwane, Limpopo, researcher Ildephonse Musafiri stressed the need to transform food systems across Africa. Discussions focused on boosting productivity, financing agriculture, and involving youth and women. Musafiri highlighted that […]
# The DA has called on Parliament’s Social Development Committee to urgently summon SASSA to present a winter readiness plan. The party’s Alexandra Abrahams says thousands of vulnerable South Africans are braving harsh conditions at SASSA offices due to failed e-services, poor queue management, and limited access to support. She demands immediate interventions to ensure […]
# The Water and Sanitation Department has reported significant progress in tackling sewage pollution in Emfuleni. The department says that since invoking Section 63 of the Water Services Act in 2021, Rand Water has led major upgrades, including refurbishing pump stations and replacing sewer lines. The Sebokeng and Rietspruit treatment plants are partially upgraded. With […]
# Surfing: South African surfer Jordy Smith has clinched his second win of the season at the Margaret River Pro in Australia, claiming the top spot on the World Surf League leaderboard. Smith delivered a dominant performance, impressing judges with powerful maneuvers and wave control. Smith outscored US rival Griffin Colapinto. He said he is […]
