# President Cyril Ramaphosa het goeie Paaswense aan Suid-Afrikaners oorgedra en alle burgers versoek om verdraagsaamheid, geduld en respek te omhels terwyl die mense ‘n blaaskans neem hierdie Paasvakansie. Hy het Christene aangemoedig om na te dink oor hul geloof en ander uitgenooi om hierdie tyd van rus en samesyn te geniet. Ramaphosa se woordvoerder, […]
# King Charles paid tribute to humanitarian workers who protect others in war-torn countries. In a message published by Buckingham Palace, the British monarch, who is also head of the Anglican Church, says one of the puzzles of humanity is how people are capable of both great cruelty and great kindness. He says this paradox […]
# Tennis: Lesia Tsurenko van die Oekraïne sê sy doen regstappe teen die Wêreld Vrouetennisvereniging vir beweerde mishandeling. In ’n plasing op X het die 35-jarige bewerings gemaak teen ’n naamlose uitvoerende beampte van die vrouetoer. Die wêreld nommer 88 het die beampte van geestelike mishandeling beskuldig en gesê dit het daartoe gelei dat sy […]
# Die regering het die onlangse bevindings van Intelpoint-navorsing verwelkom wat Suid-Afrika as die tweede mees geletterde land in Afrika gradeer, met ’n volwasse geletterdheidsyfer van 95-persent. Die Seychelle is boaan die lys met ’n geletterdheidsyfer van 95,9-persent. Die navorsing is gegrond op die persentasie van die bevolking van 15 jaar en ouer wat kan […]
# A resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of killing their parents in 1989, begins today in Los Angeles. The brothers, serving life without parole, claim years of abuse led to the murders. Prosecutors oppose their release, calling the killings cold-blooded. The hearing follows controversy over a graphic photo shown in court. Attorneys […]
# ActionSA expressed deep concern over the government’s concerted efforts to force the relocation of the Taiwanese Liaison Office from Pretoria to Johannesburg. ActionSA’s Matthew George says driven by questionable motives, the government’s actions reflect conduct that undermines the principles of mutual respect and diplomatic courtesy that should be extended to all foreign representatives:
# Cosatu says it offers its full support to Mcebisi Jonas after president Cyril Ramaphosa appointed the former deputy minister of Finance as presidential envoy to the United States. The union federation’s spokesperson, Matthew Parks, says they will continue to work with government and business to ensure that relations with the US are set on […]
# The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions has deregistered one-thousand-983 members for failing to meet continuing professional development requirements. They can no longer legally operate in the built environment sector. Despite five years of support initiatives, the council says compliance is essential to ensure competence and safety. The council urges […]
# South Africa’s leading private security organisations have united against proposed firearm control amendments under the Private Security Industry Regulation Act. They argue the changes, introduced by Police minister Senzo Mchunu, threaten operational capacity and public safety. National Security Forum’s Steve Conradie warns of job losses and weakened national security. He urges government collaboration to […]
