# 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, […]
# Media- en burgerlike samelewings-organisasies het toegang verkry tot die verhoor van twee voormalige amptenare van die Staatsveiligheidsagentskap. Thulani Dlomo en Patrick Mshothola word aangekla van wanbesteding van 12-miljoen-rand. Die Hooggeregshof in Pretoria het op 14 Oktober beperkings op openbare toegang tot die verrigtinge geplaas, insluitend dat dele van die verhoor agter geslote deure moet […]
# The South African Petroleum Retailers Association welcomes the fuel levy relief for South African motorists as the festive season approaches. SAPRA’s Khwezi Makhathini says the reduction will ease pressure on household budgets already strained by high living costs and provide relief for motorists planning long-distance travel. He says lower fuel prices will also benefit […]
# 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 […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent action to remove barriers contributing to youth unemployment. He was speaking at a youth employment conference in Sandton, Johannesburg. Ramaphosa says many young people remain jobless despite completing their studies and applying for work. He also highlights challenges facing young entrepreneurs who lack funding and business networks. […]
# 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 […]
# Media houses and civil society have won access to the trial of former State Security Agency officials Thulani Dlomo and Patrick Mshothola, accused of misappropriating 12-million-rand in SSA funds. The High Court in Pretoria had on 14 October ordered restrictions on public access, including closed proceedings. Three trial days proceeded without media. Judge Mashudu […]
