# Police in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga, have confirmed that another suspect has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and murder of journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli. The couple disappeared in February, with their remains identified in May through DNA testing after being found in a veld in Rust de Winter, Limpopo. KwaMhlanga […]
# Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has honoured outgoing hospital board members at a special ceremony held at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital Campus. The event marked the end of their three-year term, recognising their leadership during operational challenges. Certificates of appreciation were handed out, and tribute paid to members who passed away during service. The […]
# The national Spaza Shop Support Fund campaign arrives in Sedibeng, Gauteng, today with an interactive session at Vereeniging City Hall. Spaza shop owners will receive guidance on applying for support from the 500-million-rand fund, launched in April. The campaign is spearheaded by the Trade, Industry and Competition Department, and the Small Business Development Department. […]
# African Union Infrastructure and Energy commissioner, Lerato Mataboge, says Africa’s development is stalled by a lack of belief in its potential and not resource scarcity. Speaking at the Youth Energy Summit in Cape Town, Mataboge reaffirmed the AU’s Agenda 2063 vision, championing youth-led innovation, Artificial Intelligence, and renewable energy. She urged governments to empower […]
# Cosatu has commended the Public Investment Corporation for reaching a historic three-trillion-rand in assets, up from 2.7-trillion-rand last year and 1.8-trillion-rand during the Covid-19 slump. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says the PIC must continue protecting workers’ funds while supporting economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development in South Africa:
# Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has urged Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube to clarify newly issued guidelines under the amended Basic Education Laws Amendment Act. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union says the guidelines are not legally binding, a stance reportedly confirmed by Gwarube. Makaneta warns the lack of clarity is causing confusion among schools […]
# Eastern Cape Education MEC, Fundile Gade has called for a swift investigation following the deaths of two female learners from Nkululeko Secondary School in Kariega. The learners were killed, their bodies burned and dumped on Monday as the country commemorated Youth Day. Gade called it a heinous crime, urging law enforcement to leave no […]
# ActionSA’s Athol Trollip has called for the suspension of National Director of Public Prosecutions, Shamila Batohi, citing systemic dysfunction in the National Prosecuting Authority. Handing over a memorandum to Justice minister Mmamoloko Kubayi in Pretoria, ActionSA urged president Cyril Ramaphosa to act. He says failed prosecutions and inaction on high-profile cases show the NPA […]
# The 4th Annual Durban Tourism Business Awards last night at the Durban International Convention Centre honoured top performers. The awards recognised innovation, sustainability, and service excellence in the tourism sector. Winners receiving from 25-thousand-rand to 100-thousand-rand for exceptional achievement. Umhlanga Coastlands Hotel won Best Service Accommodation, while Durban Fever Travel and Tours took Best […]
