# Build One South Africa will use Women’s Day to promote tangible reforms for women’s safety and economic inclusion. Citing alarming gender-based violence statistics and economic disparity, BOSA urges action over symbolism. Key interventions include a Fair Pay Bill, public access to the sex offenders register, and provincial anti-GBV task forces. Deputy leader Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster […]
# A four-year-old girl from Eldorado Park has died from injuries sustained after being severely abuse by her 32-year-old father. She passed away at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto today. Police were alerted to the abuse at a backyard shack on Wednesday where they found a severely bruised girl laying in bed in the […]
# Deputy president Paul Mashatile has called on traditional and Khoi San leaders to work with government in planning, service delivery, and uplifting communities. Speaking in Pretoria, Mashatile urged leaders to reject harmful cultural practices and support gender equality. He highlighted their role in tackling crime, substance abuse, and unemployment, while promoting unity to build […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched the five-billion-rand Rand Water Zuikerbosch system purification plant in Emfuleni, Gauteng, reaffirming government’s commitment to delivering clean, safe, and reliable water to all South Africans. Speaking at the launch, Ramaphosa praised the Water Ministry and Gauteng’s leadership for their efforts. He highlighted that water is a basic right, the […]
# The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for disruptive rainfall tomorrow, adding to current alerts for damaging coastal winds and waves. The Disaster Risk Management Centre has placed all City departments and partners on standby. Spokesperson Sonica Lategan urges residents to water proof their homes:
# The DA has welcomed the gazetting of two key BELA Act draft regulations on school admissions and school capacity calling it a critical step towards effective education reform. DA’s Delmaine Christians praised Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube’s transparent leadership but warned of poor provincial readiness in areas like Limpopo and the Eastern Cape. She […]
Cape Town’s Hotel Verde has won Africa’s Leading Green Hotel title for the second year in a row, cementing its role in sustainable tourism. Praised for its zero-waste policy, renewable energy use, and eco-conscious guest incentives, mayoral committee member for Economic Growth, James Vos, says the hotel leads the continent in green hospitality, stating that luxury […]
# Deputy president Paul Mashatile says government will soon engage Khoi-San leaders on the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill before its submission to Cabinet and Parliament. Speaking in Pretoria, Mashatile called the Bill critical for formally recognising Khoe and San communities and their leadership. He emphasised that it also seeks to ensure inclusive governance through […]
# KwaZulu-Natal farmers are calling for immediate government intervention to tackle veld fires, storms, high feed costs, and disease outbreaks. They say current aid is too slow and poorly communicated, harming agriculture and raising food prices. At a Durban crisis meeting, MEC Thembeni Madlopha-Mthethwa pledged mechanisation support. Meanwhile, Head of Department Zibusiso Dlamini warned escalating […]
