# The Supreme Court of Appeal has granted the National Prosecuting Authority leave to appeal the acquittal of Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his two co-accused. The appeal will seek to overturn the decision by the High Court in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape, to clear Omotoso and his two co-accused, Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa […]
# The Presidency says South Africa is the target of a disinformation campaign aimed at isolating the country from the rest of Africa. This follows concerns raised by some African countries over alleged xenophobic violence in South Africa. Government has rejected the allegations, insisting there is no evidence of widespread xenophobic attacks. Presidency spokesperson Vincent […]
# DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City of Cape Town will establish South Africa’s first metro police detective branch if the party retains control after the November local government elections. Speaking during a march in Delft, the party’s mayoral candidate said nearly 200 detective posts remain vacant at the city’s police stations, slowing criminal […]
# The Minerals Council South Africa says mining companies must work together to deliver lasting benefits for communities instead of relying on individual social and labour plans. The council’s CEO, Mzila Mthenjane, says although the industry has invested more than 100-billion-rand in community projects since 2004, more coordinated efforts are needed to tackle poverty, unemployment […]
# The Higher Education and Training Ministry says the National Student Financial Aid Scheme’s current administration is using a leaner and more cost-effective technical support model than previous governance structures. Ministry spokesperson Matshepo Seedat says four specialist advisers cost about ten-million-rand a year and were appointed to help restore governance, strengthen financial controls and improve […]
# Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson says a full investigation into the wall collapse at the Nazareth Baptist Church in Inanda, in KwaZulu-Natal, must be completed before construction resumes. On Monday, eight people were injured when a retaining wall collapsed, with four still in hospital. Following a visit to the site, Macpherson said […]
# The South African National Blood Service is encouraging South Africans to spend their 67 minutes this Mandela Day by donating blood. The blood service says one blood donation can save up to three lives, calling on more people, especially first-time donors, to become lifesavers. The organisation added that the donation process is safe, simple […]
# The Unlimited Child has launched an artificial intelligence-powered platform aimed at improving the quality of early childhood development in South Africa. The non-profit organisation says the platform provides ECD practitioners with personalised lesson planning, coaching and classroom support, helping to improve school readiness, especially in underserved communities. The organisation’s Candice Potgieter says the technology […]
# The South African rand has weakened to its lowest level in almost three weeks as rising tensions in the Middle East boosted the US dollar and increased expectations of higher American interest rates. The local currency yesterday at one stage traded just below 16-rand-50-cents to the dollar ahead of the release of South Africa’s […]
