# Today marks World No Tobacco Day 2025. The World Health Organisation and global health advocates are spotlighting the deceptive tactics used by the tobacco and nicotine industry to attract especially young users. This year’s theme, Unmasking the Appeal, calls for awareness and stronger policies, including a ban on flavourings to curb the rise of […]
# Eskom has confirmed that the power system remains stable and resilient, with Kusile Unit 1 officially back online after repairs. The unit will add 800-megawatts to the grid once fully ramped up, contributing to a total output of four-thousand-800-megawatts. Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokoena says emergency reserves are ready for winter peaks and an additional […]
# Agbiz chief economist Wandile Sihlobo says South Africa’s agriculture sector continues to thrive despite global trade challenges. Speaking at a panel discussion on Creamer Media, Sihlobo noted the sector has doubled output since 1994, exporting half its produce annually. Sihlobo warned that potential US tariffs under Donald Trump could hurt exports but praised local […]
# Die ANC in die Wes-Kaap het die provinsiale regering versoek om ‘n amptelike provinsiale begrafnis aan oudpresident Nelson Mandela se gewese lyfwag, André Lincoln, toe te staan. Lincoln, ‘n gewese uMkhonto weSizwe-intelligensiebeampte, is gisteroggend tuis oorlede. Die oorsaak van sy dood is nie bekend nie. Hy was aan die hoof van die teenbende-eenheid in […]
# Former president Thabo Mbeki has paid tribute to the late freedom fighter, trade unionist and former Member of Parliament Gertrude Shope. Mbeki acknowledged her enduring legacy in South Africa’s liberation struggle. Mbeki emphasised the importance of honoring her memory by addressing current challenges and steering the nation toward the path of unity and equality for […]
# Adjunk-president Paul Mashatile sê dringende hervorming is nodig om ‘n bekwame, etiese en professionele staat te skep. Hy het oor die versterking van die politiek-administratiewe raakvlak in Pretoria gesê onstabiliteit tussen politieke en administratiewe leiers belemmer vooruitgang. Mashatile het gevra vir die depolitisering van die staatsdiens, konsekwente leierskap en ondersteuning vir sake-ondernemings. Hy het […]
# The ANC in the Western Cape has urged the provincial government to grant former president Nelson Mandela’s bodyguard André Lincoln an official provincial funeral. Lincoln, a former uMkhonto weSizwe intelligence officer, died at home yesterday morning with the cause of death unknown. He headed the Anti-Gang Unit in the Western Cape. Spokesperson Khalid Sayed […]
# Deputy president Paul Mashatile says urgent reform is needed to build a capable, ethical, and professional state. Speaking on strengthening the political-administrative interface in Pretoria, he stressed that instability between political and administrative leaders hinders progress. Mashatile called for depoliticisation of public service, consistent leadership, and support for businesses. He announced the formation of […]
# Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says passenger numbers in Cape Town reached 53-thousand people a day in April last year. She says with the reopening of Philippi and Nolungile stations, this number has now almost doubled to 104-thousand passenger trips a day. With the targeted completion of the Kapteinsklip’s second line towards the end of […]
