# Die DA doen ‘n beroep op die Departement van Maatskaplike Ontwikkeling om dringend op te tree nadat die Alkoholskade-navorsingsentrum in die Noord-Kaap gesluit is. Die party waarsku dat sonder die sentrum, sal pogings om alkoholverwante probleme aan te spreek, verswak, wat gemeenskappe in groter gevaar sal stel. Karen Jooste van die DA doen ‘n […]
# The DA urges the Department of Social Development to take urgent action after the Alcohol Harm Research Centre in the Northern Cape was shut down. The party warns that without the centre, efforts to address alcohol-related problems will weaken, putting communities at greater risk. The DA’s Karen Jooste calls on the government to prioritise […]
# Maldivian president Mohamed Muizzu has received the World No-Tobacco Day Special Recognition Award from the World Health Organisation for his leadership in tobacco control. WHO director-general Tedros Ghebreyesus praised Muizzu’s commitment to public health. Under his leadership, the Maldives banned e-cigarettes, raised the tobacco age to 21, and expanded smoke-free zones. Ghebreyesus also welcomed […]
# 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 […]
# Die Glasgow Warriors het die Stormers gisteraand met 36-18 in die Scotstoun-stadion afgeransel om hul plek in die halfeindronde van die Verenigde Rugbykampioenskap te verseker. Glasgow het teen rustyd met 19-14 voorgeloop. Die Skotte het vyf drieë gedruk, terwyl die res van die punte van George Horn se skopskoen was. Seabelo Senatla het twee […]
# 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 […]
