# Capetonians are willing to pay up to ten-percent more on their water bills to use seawater to flush their toilets, as long as it doesn’t smell or stain them. This is according to a study by the University of Cape Town. Researchers say seawater flushing has its drawbacks, as it would require a duplicate […]
# The United Africans Transformation says it is appalled and heartbroken by yet another failure of the government of national unity to protect the most basic rights of South African children. This comes after the Department of Basic Education missed the March 31st deadline to eradicate pit toilets in schools in the country. UAT’s spokesperson, Mighty […]
# University of the Western Cape says it has long seen graduation not just as an academic achievement, but as a testament to the power of accessible, quality education to transform lives and shape futures. As the Autumn graduation season begins, over four-thousand-400 students are set to graduate. UWC’s rector and vice-chancellor, professor Robert Balfour, […]
# The University of Fort Hare’s GBV Prevention and Gender Diversity Office has launched the Know Your Limits campaign. It aims to raise awareness about the link between alcohol abuse and incidents of gender-based violence. Last year, the Office conducted a baseline assessment with UFH students to understand the link between alcohol and GBV. Of […]
# Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya, will deliver her maiden State of the Capital City address at Tshwane House in Pretoria today. The mayor’s address will be centred on the theme; Our Capital, Our Pride: Making Progress Together. She is set to present to residents her administration’s service delivery agenda for the year ahead. The mayor’s office says […]
# Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, says the Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital in Ga-Rankuwa has become a flagship site for transformation in public healthcare delivery. On Wednesday, the MEC unveiled refurbished infrastructure and improved medical equipment, including cutting-edge diagnostic machines. Nkomo-Ralehoko says this initiative aligns with the provincial government’s commitment to […]
# Johannesburg Water and City Power officials disconnected illegally connected hijacked buildings in the Johannesburg CBD. This follows president Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent visit to the metro, where he noted the need to strengthen law enforcement. Johannesburg Water’s spokesperson, Nombuso Shabalala, says they are making sure that buildings cannot illegally re-connect until services are paid for:
# ActionSA says it rejects the baseless claims made by former DA Tshwane mayor, Cilliers Brink, who has falsely attempted to shift the blame for the recent power outages onto budget cuts in the metro. ActionSA’s, Tshepiso Modiba, says Brink’s distortions fail to acknowledge the proactive measures being implemented to ensure the reliability of the […]
# The Freedom Front Plus says the City of Tshwane is unable to indicate when power will be restored to large parts of Centurion. This follows a fire at the Rooihuiskraal substation last Friday. FF Plus’, Lenor Janse van Rensburg, says technicians are working around the clock to complete the repairs and restore power to affected […]
