# Lawyers for Human Rights has welcomed the Constitutional Court’s decision allowing inmates to use personal computers in their cells for educational purposes. The court ruled this week that it’s vital for rehabilitation. The declaration of invalidity was suspended for one year to allow policy revisions by Correctional Services. The organisation’s Nabeelah Mia told Newzroom […]
# Rugby: The Blitzboks are gunning for a spectacular end to their season at the sevens World Championship in Los Angeles. Coach Philip Snyman says this final tournament will define their year, with South Africa set to face France, Great Britain, and Argentina in Pool A. He is confident in the squad’s energy and preparation […]
# Cultural groups and organisations AfriForum and Federasie van Afrikaanse Kultuurvereniginge have raised concern over the decline of Afrikaans-language programming. This comes as the SABC faces financial woes. Popular show Voetspore could be axed, and Afrikaans news bulletins were recently disrupted. AfriForum and the FAK warn this threatens the future of the language, urging community […]
# The City of Tshwane has alerted motorists of delays in issuing driving licence cards due to a breakdown of South Africa’s only card-printing machine. The city’s Selby Bokaba has urged drivers to renew early to access the three-month grace period or apply for a temporary licence valid for six months:
# The DA has slammed Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi for failing to tackle gang violence following recent killings in Eldorado Park. Three people were killed and one injured in suspected gang turf wars. The DA’s Michael Sun says Lesufi has not fulfilled promises made in eradicating gang related crimes. He demands urgent intervention from SAPS […]
# Trade, Industry and Competition minister Parks Tau has reaffirmed that participation in the proposed 100-billion-rand Transformation Fund will be voluntary. Aimed at enhancing black economic empowerment impact, the fund will consolidate enterprise development funding from listed and private firms. Tau insists it’s a collaborative effort, not a forced policy. Tau says the fund will […]
# The World Bank has warned that global commodity prices are projected to fall to their lowest level since 2020, by 2026. The drop driven by ample oil supply and weaker growth may ease inflation but threatens two-thirds of developing economies. The bank reports that energy prices, including Brent crude oil and coal, are expected […]
# COSATU in Mpumalanga is holding the national May Day rally today at Kees Taljaard Stadium in Middelburg. The event highlights urgent worker concerns, including job losses, lack of decent work, austerity measures, and rising poverty. The federation is also raising alarm over gender-based violence, femicide, and child abuse. The federation is also calling for […]
# The City of Tshwane says Moody’s stable credit rating confirms its financial resilience. Spokesperson Zonke Mahlangu says the city has boosted its operating margin, cut debt, and improved liquidity despite economic challenges. Mahlangu credits initiatives like Tshwane Ya Tima for supporting revenue growth. She reaffirmed the city’s focus on infrastructure upkeep, efficient service delivery, […]
