# The award-winning musical, Chicago, is set to dazzle South African audiences this year, featuring an all-South African cast. The production will run at Cape Town’s Artscape Theatre from 27 August to 28 September, before moving to the Teatro at Montecasino in Johannesburg from 3 October to 9 November. Known for its jazz-infused hits like All That Jazz and […]
# Abathembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo has criticised the Walter Sisulu University for its response to the recent student protests. The protests escalated when a university residence manager allegedly shot and killed a student during a demonstration over poor accommodation conditions. The manager is expected to appear in court this week facing murder and attempted murder […]
# South Africans Against Drunk Driving has slammed government for not doing enough to combat drunk driving. Most crashes in the country are a result of human error, including fatigue, reckless overtaking and drunk driving. The organisation’s Caro Smit has commended the liquor laws in the country; however, she says poor enforcement is a major challenge. […]
# Al Jama-ah says it is commemorating its 18th anniversary this month by intensifying efforts to defend farm dwellers from evictions. Leader Ganief Hendricks, backed by the South African Human Rights Commission, is pushing for a national moratorium on these evictions. Hendricks says that despite minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mzwanele Nyhontso, declaring […]
# City Power will conduct essential IT infrastructure maintenance on Monday, from 1am to 6am. City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena says services including prepaid electricity vending, metering systems, the City Power website, fault logging, vendor invoice uploads, and customer call centres will be temporarily unavailable during this time. City Power says the work ensures system […]
# Exam quality assurance body, Umalusi, identified serious issues in 44 marking guidelines before the November 2024 matric exams. External moderators found unclear instructions and typographical errors during pre-exam checks. Umalusi says it has intensified moderator training this year, to prevent such errors, following past incidents like the 2022 maths paper error that made a […]
# AfriForum Youth is demanding access to North-West University’s full investigation report into last Sunday’s disturbance at the Eikenhof women’s residence. This follows allegations of a sangoma performing rituals at the residence, with students reporting disturbing screams. The university has since denied the allegation, however, AfriForum’s Yvonne Gerber is calling for a clear policy on […]
# Experts have warned that bank card fraud syndicates are on the rise, targeting unsuspecting consumers. Criminals are using cybercrime to access personal data and bank accounts. Meanwhile, World Wide Worx is urging travellers and shoppers to stay vigilant as fraudsters exploit online shopping habits. Speaking to the SABC, Standard Bank’s Athaly Khan warns of […]
# KwaZulu-Natal disaster management teams are on high alert following a Level 5 warning for heavy rain and possible snowfall over this Easter weekend. The South African Weather Service forecasts disruptive conditions, including flooding and infrastructure damage. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department’s spokesperson Senzelwe Mzila has reiterated calls to residents to monitor weather updates […]
