# Former president Thabo Mbeki will deliver the keynote address at the inaugural Annual Aziz Pahad Peace, Security, and Human Rights Dialogue in Pretoria today. Hosted by the Department of International Relations, the event honors the late Aziz Pahad’s legacy in peace and diplomacy. Under the theme Constitutionalism as the Foundation of Nation Building, the […]
# The 2022 South African Public Relationship with Science survey has revealed that 66-percent of the public are highly interested in science and technology. The survey’s findings discussed at a conference in Boksburg, highlighted public confidence in universities at 71-percent and scientists’ contributions to society 76-percent. The survey also found that transparency and engagement with […]
# The global health initiative, Unitaid, and the World Health Organisation has called for scaled up efforts to eliminate cervical cancer, the only noncommunicable disease that can be eradicated. The two health organisations revealed at the G20 Health Working Group meeting in Zimbali, KwaZulu-Natal, that cervical cancer remains a major issue, especially in low- and […]
# The Borehole Water Association has stresses that borehole drilling is legal but must be done responsibly. This comes amid the National Water and Sanitation Indaba in Midrand. The association’s drilling adviser, Albertus Lombaard, urged compliance to prevent infrastructure damage. Lombaard confirmed that the association is working with Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni municipalities to speed up […]
# AfriForum has instructed its legal team to challenge the Kill the Boer chant internationally after the Constitutional Court dismissed its appeal. CEO Kallie Kriel says this step is necessary due to a lack of local protection for Afrikaners’ rights. Kriel says the group plans legal action and international advocacy, citing global concerns. He emphasises […]
# The Road Freight Association encourages companies to explore third-party rail operations and engage with the Department of Transport following the release of the Network Statement. The association’s CEO, Gavin Kelly, highlights opportunities for road transporters and the need for a reliable logistics foundation. Transport minister Barbara Creecy confirmed that the Private Sector Participation Unit […]
# Motorists can expect a significant drop in fuel prices next week, with petrol decreasing by 64 to 78-cents per litre and diesel by around 90-cents per litre. This comes as month-end data shows a notable over-recovery in fuel prices, driven by stable oil prices and a favorable rand-dollar exchange rate. While the carbon fuel […]
# Three suspects were fatally shot, and two firearms were recovered after a gun battle with police in Reservoir Hills. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Jay Naicker confirmed that officers, acting on intelligence about a planned robbery, intercepted the suspects’ vehicle. The suspects fired at police, leading to an exchange of gunfire. A grenade was also discovered […]
# Capitec has announced that Group Executive of the Retail Bank division, Graham Lee, is the new CEO. Lee succeeds Group CEO and founding member Gerrie Fourie who will retire at the annual general meeting in July after 25 years in leadership. Under Fourie’s tenure, Capitec grew to South Africa’s leading digital bank with over 24-million clients. Meanwhile, Lee joined Capitec […]
