# President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged employers to give young people opportunities to gain workplace experience. He was speaking at a youth employment conference in Sandton, Johannesburg. Ramaphosa says a lack of experience is not a lack of ability, and calls on businesses to recognise young people’s potential and willingness to learn. He says government, […]
# The Gauteng Department of Health urges communities to guard against lead exposure during International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week from 18 to 24 October. Lead exposure through dust, paint and toys poses serious risks, especially for children and pregnant women, affecting brain development and growth. Spokesperson Steve Mabona says the department conducts awareness campaigns at […]
# A teacher accused of raping a nine-year-old learner at Busisiwe Primary School in Zola, Soweto, has handed himself over to police. Gauteng police have confirmed he will be charged with rape. The teacher was placed on precautionary suspension yesterday after the allegations prompted protests by parents and residents. Education MEC Lebogang Maile visited the […]
# Die Universiteit van Fort Hare in die Oos-Kaap het sy visekanselier, Sakhela Buhlungu, afgedank twee dae voor sy beplande vertrek. Hy het verlede maand bedank. Die universiteitsraad sê in ‘n verklaring Buhlungu is skuldig bevind op twee aanklagte van wangedrag in verband met ongemagtigde aanstellings op uitvoerende vlak en uitlatings wat die instelling se […]
# The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants is hosting its 2026 Climate and Energy Leadership Conference in Sandton, Johannesburg, today. The conference brings together industry leaders to discuss South Africa’s energy challenges, climate resilience and sustainable finance. Key topics include the just energy transition, balancing decarbonisation with economic growth and job creation, and attracting […]
# The University of Fort Hare in the Eastern Cape has dismissed vice-chancellor Sakhela Buhlungu two days before his planned exit. He resigned last month. The institution’s council says in a communiqué Buhlungu was found guilty of two counts of misconduct for unauthorised executive appointments and statements that brought the university into disrepute, plus insubordination. […]
# ActionSA deputy president Mbahare Kekana says communities across the North West continue to face serious service delivery challenges. Speaking amid a ten-day provincial tour, Kekana highlighted poor water access, inadequate roads and struggling schools. The party blames the crisis on years of poor governance and calls for greater accountability. Kekana emphasised key priorities, including […]
# The Western Cape government has opened applications for the next phase of the Growth Opportunity Coalitions Programme, funding industry-led partnerships from 2026 to 2029 to drive growth and jobs. Support includes industry coordination, competitiveness projects, market development, export promotion and investment mobilisation across sectors like manufacturing, clothing, green manufacturing, cosmetics, film and cannabis. MEC […]
# Tshwane se burgemeester, Nasiphi Moya, sê hulle gee voorkeur aan gemeenskappe wat deur die uitbreking van maagdermsiekte getref is terwyl herstelwerk voortduur by Bronkhorstspruit se watersuiweringsaanleg. Die getal bevestigde gevalle het tot 433 gestyg en raak gebiede soos Bronkhorstspruit, Zithobeni, Dark City, Rethabiseng en Sokhulumi. Moya sê die metro is van plan om aanspreeklikheid […]
