# The Automobile Association says it is encouraged by early indications of a significant shift in road user behaviour during the Easter travel period. Preliminary data points to a notable reduction in both collisions and fatalities, despite traffic volumes reaching their highest levels in five years. The association’s spokesperson, Eleanor Mavimbela says this marks a […]
# Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment minister, Dion George, is urging all South Africans to join in protecting the environment. Today is World Earth Day under the slogan, Our Power, Our Planet, calling for everyone to unite around renewable energy so the world can triple clean electricity by 2030. Nationally, the department is steadfast in its efforts to protect […]
# Al Jama-ah Party leader, Ganief Hendricks, says Pope Francis’ advocacy for human rights and for speaking up against Israeli atrocities committed in Gaza will be missed. The 88-year-old died on Monday morning. Hendricks says Pope Francis leaves behind a proud legacy of challenging injustice:
# The EFF says Pope Francis was a strong advocate for the rights of refugees and migrants, urging nations to open their borders and their hearts to those fleeing war and economic despair. The 88-year-old Argentinian died of a stroke and heart failure on Monday morning. The EFF’s spokesperson, Sinawo Thambo, says since his election to the […]
# The Rammolai Foundation is planning to roll out another sanitary pad and toiletries drive at several schools in and around Pretoria North. The foundation was founded by Motlomo Ramatlo, and it was born from the heartbreak of seeing too many learners fall behind simply because they lacked the basics. In the first year alone, […]
# The DA in the Western Cape is calling on Transnet to open its operations to meaningful private-sector investment and expertise. The party has welcomed the collaboration between the private sector and the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism to fund and install two generators at the Port of Cape Town. The DA’s, Noko […]
# ActionSA says it is deeply concerned about the fire that engulfed the emergency unit of Tembisa Hospital at the weekend, and is calling on the provincial Health Department to get to the bottom of this. The blaze impacted 81 patients, and no injuries or fatalities were recorded. ActionSA’s, Emma More, says, like many others […]
# University of Fort Hare final-year Fine Arts Master’s student, Avuzwa Noko, has achieved a career milestone as his solo exhibition is now on display at the Ann Bryant Gallery in East London. Titled A Visual Journey Through Forgotten Railway, the exhibition features 20 photographic works that showcase the once-thriving railway stations that connected communities […]
# The Gauteng Department of Health won the best stand award amongst government departments exhibiting at the Rand Easter Show at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. Yearly, government departments use the gathering as an outreach opportunity to render services and provide attendees with helpful information. The department’s spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba, says this award represents the provincial […]
