# The Department of International Relations has criticised Times of Israel journalist Paula Slier for spreading reckless and unverified claims that South Africa supported Hamas before the October 7 attacks on Israel. In an open letter, department spokesperson Chrispin Phiri condemned Slier for amplifying the statements of a self-proclaimed lobbyist, Justin Lewis, despite a lack […]
# The Gauteng Health Department says ex-mine workers in Ekurhuleni have until 22 August to register for unclaimed social security benefits linked to occupational diseases. Registration opened today at hospitals in Vosloorus, Germiston, Boksburg, and Tsakane. The department’s Motalatale Modiba urged eligible ex-mine workers to bring their mining and identity documents to access compensation and […]
# The African Transformation Movement says those responsible for the George building collapse in the Western Cape must face criminal charges. This follows a damning report revealing negligence, use of poor materials, and ignored safety warnings that led to the deaths of 34 workers. ATM spokesperson Zama Ntshona says the tragedy reflects a culture of […]
# Government plans to invest in rural abattoirs and animal health research to boost disease control and strengthen the livestock economy. Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen made the announcement at the foot-and-mouth disease indaba in Roodeplaat, Pretoria, where he criticised outdated response systems and delays in vaccine production. Steenhuisen said new investments in rural abattoirs and […]
# Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen has called for urgent reform in the approach to foot-and-mouth disease, warning that outdated systems and poor coordination have left the livestock sector vulnerable. In his keynote address at the foot-and-mouth disease indaba in Roodeplaat, Pretoria, Steenhuisen said the recent outbreak exposed critical failures, including vaccine shortages and weak movement […]
# Action Society has been officially appointed by the family of 16-year-old Jayden Masson to help secure justice following his suspicious and violent death in 2021. The organisation says evidence was lost, interviews delayed, and the crime scene poorly processed. It is now demanding answers on inquest delays, missing subpoenas, and the docket’s move to […]
# The National Prosecuting Authority welcomes the conviction of state capture accused Yakub Bhikhu, who pleaded guilty to 81 charges including fraud, money laundering and tax violations. The Pretoria Regional Court sentenced Bhikhu to ten years in prison, with five years suspended, and ordered him to repay 300-thousand-rand to Transnet. The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption […]
# Trade union Solidarity says FlySafair management has declared war on its pilots and the flying public. This comes after the airline announced a seven-day lockout of pilots in response to a planned one-day strike, with the possibility of extending the lockout to 14-days. The union has also extended its strike to two weeks. Solidarity’s […]
# The Public Servants Association welcomes a 500-million-rand investment in yacht manufacturing in KwaZulu-Natal, as a boost for economic growth and a driver of innovation in the blue economy. The PSA calls for the creation of a marine innovation hub with local universities and colleges, focused on skills development and youth empowerment. The association’s Mlungisi […]
