# Cosatu is calling on mining companies to contribute to the development of communities impacted by mining activities. The union federation says while it notes the 350-million-rand compensation paid to some survivors and families of the Marikana massacre, no amount of money will compensate for the loss of life or trauma suffered. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Zanele […]
# Five people were killed in a car crash on the road between Dokodweni and Amatikulu along the N2 in KwaZulu-Natal this morning. A small car collided with a cargo truck. Provincial Department of Transport’s spokesperson, Ndabezinhle Sibiya, says during the first week of this month, more than 30 people were killed on the roads:
# The South African Federation of Trade Unions says the Marikana massacre was not a tragic accident, but a premeditated act of state violence in defence of capital. Today marks 13 years since police gunned down 34 striking mineworkers in Marikana, North West. Ten more people, including police and security officers, were killed in the […]
# ActionSA Tshwane has welcomed the successful conclusion of the Listening Tour visit by its Gauteng provincial legislature caucus to Mamelodi Hostel. The visit formed part of the party’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that the voices of hostel residents are heard in the legislature. ActionSA’s Derick Mahlangu says issues that residents have raised include electricity […]
# The Communication Workers Union is calling on the minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, to urgently intervene in the SABC retrenchment plan. The public broadcaster is planning to retrench sales staff as part of a restructuring exercise to address its financial challenges. The SABC last embarked on significant job cuts in 2020 […]
# Eskom says the power system continues to operate reliably, enabling it to meet winter electricity demand effectively. Electricity demand has been met over 97-percent of the time during the winter season and the financial year to date. Eskom’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, says when system constraints do arise, they are managed through the targeted use of […]
# The Western Cape Department of Education celebrated the province’s top teachers at the 2025 Western Cape Provincial Teaching Awards last night. There were 15 winners, including Charissa Shay-Sithole from Apex High School, who received the Excellence in Teaching Mathematics award, while the National Best Teacher award went to Wedaad Esau from Bridgeville Primary School. […]
# City Power says it has decided to halt the restoration of power supply in certain areas. This is until it can verify that at least 80-percent of customers in a specific area are purchasing electricity legitimately. City Power’s spokesperson, Isaac Mangena, says this decision will help address rampant illegal connections and meter tampering. He adds […]
# ActionSA has welcomed the confirmation by the South African Human Rights Commission that it is investigating the party’s complaint against the Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie. This is over his past social media posts, which have been deemed racist and xenophobic. ActionSA’s Alan Beesley says McKenzie’s remarks constitute prima facie violations of the provisions […]
