# Education activist Hendrick Makaneta says he is outraged and deeply saddened by the tragic shooting at Walter Sisulu University in Mthata, Eastern Cape that claimed the life of a student and left three others injured. He says the shooting is a reminder that South Africa has failed to provide the students with the safe […]
# Akademici aan die Universiteit van die Wes-Kaap vra Suid-Afrikaanse gesondheidsverenigings om borgskappe van kommersiële poeiermeld-vervaardigers te beëindig. Die Wêreldgesondheidsorganisasie en die Verenigde Nasies se Kinderfonds het duidelike riglyne uitgereik en vra gesondheidsorginstellings en beroepsverenigings om borgskappe van die poeiermelk-bedryf te weier. ʼn Dosent aan die UWK, Katie Pereira-Kotzé, sê ondanks die welbekende voordele van […]
# Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi has called for a transformation in the mindset of African leaders, urging them to invest in and strengthen local health systems. Speaking at the G20 High Level Ministerial Dialogue, Motsoaledi emphasised that health should be viewed as an investment. He criticised the practice of seeking medical treatment abroad:
# Former chief justice Raymond Zondo says a hung parliament could help prevent corrupt leaders from being protected. Speaking at Nelson Mandela University’s anti-corruption conference, he urged stronger laws, whistleblower protection, and early intervention. Zondo also condemned the hiring of officials facing allegations and warned against glorifying accused individuals. He emphasised that ethical leadership and […]
# Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has launched a new ship-to-shore crane at the Port of Gqeberha container terminal. This forms part of a three-billion-rand fleet renewal investment. The crane is expected to improve equipment availability, boost efficiency, and enhance South Africa’s global competitiveness. Its speed and precision will reduce ship docking times, increasing port throughput. […]
# eThekwini Municipality is urging residents to take extreme caution as inclement weather conditions continue until Wednesday. The South African Weather Service issued a level 4 weather warning for disruptive rainfall with widespread showers across KwaZulu-Natal. The municipality’s spokesperson, Gugu Sisilana, says the persistent rainfall may result in the flooding of roads and settlements, poor […]
# Die gemeenskap van Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal het onlangs deelgeneem aan ‘n staptog ter ondersteuning van kinders wat teen kanker en lewensbedreigende siektes veg. Die geleentheid wat deur Ladysmith se Leeus-klub aangebied is, het vyfduisend-rand vir die Kinderkankerstigting van Suid-Afrika ingesamel. Die organiseerders het hul hartlike dank uitgespreek teenoor almal wat bygedra het om die […]
# Die Stad Kaapstad se Direktoraat vir Stedelike Afvalbestuur vra inwoners om voor 2 Mei kommentaar te lewer op sy voorgestelde begrotingsdoelwitte. Die begroting sal fokus op die betroubaarheid van vullisverwydering en skoonmaakdienste en sy vermoë om afval tot die minimum te beperk. Die burgemeesterskomiteelid vir Stedelike Afvalbestuur, Grant Twigg, sê die metro maak oor […]
# Tshwane se burgemeester, Nasiphi Moya, sê kragtoevoer is herstel na 95-persent van die gebiede in Centurion wat deur die brand by die Brakfontein-substasie geraak is. Die gebiede was byna twee weke sonder krag nadat die substasie se kabels en toevoerpanele beskadig is. Moya sê werk gaan voort en voeg by hulle is jammer en […]
