# Sakeliga has filed an application in the Pretoria High Court to overturn the National Health Insurance Act, arguing it effectively nationalises healthcare and bans private medical schemes. Sakeliga joins hospitals, medical schemes, and professionals in opposing the Act. The organisation warns the plan would require a 30-percent income tax hike, risk a fiscal crisis, […]
# Die DA sê die Stad Ekurhuleni vermors miljoene aan die onvoltooide Katlehong-brandweerstasie, wat inwoners in gevaar stel. Die projek, wat belastingbetalers sedert 2020 85-miljoen-rand gekos het, het sy voltooiingsdatum van Junie vanjaar misgeloop, met kontrakteurs wat na bewering onaktief op die perseel is. Khathutshelo Rasilingwane van die DA doen ‘n beroep op die Gautengse […]
# The DA says the City of Ekurhuleni is wasting millions on the unfinished Katlehong Fire Station, leaving residents at risk. The project, which has cost ratepayers 85-million-rand since 2020, missed its June 2025 completion deadline, with contractors reportedly inactive on site. The DA’s Khathutshelo Rasilingwane urges Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi to ensure accountability and […]
# Die minister van Basiese Onderwys, Siviwe Gwarube, sê Suid-Afrika moet toegang tot gehalte- basiese leerwerk uitbrei en die dringendste onderwysuitdaging is die krisis in vroeë geletterdheid en syfervaardigheid. Gwarube het gepraat tydens die aanstelling van nuwe lede van die Nasionale Onderwys- en Opleidingsraad in Pretoria vandag. Die minister sê te veel kinders in Suid-Afrika […]
# Basic Education minister, Siviwe Gwarube says South Africa needs to expand access to quality foundational learning and the most urgent education challenge is the crisis in early literacy and numeracy. Gwarube was speaking during the announcement of new members of the National Education and Training Council, in Pretoria today. The minister says too many of children […]
# Comic Con Africa 2025 begin môre in die Johannesburgse Ekspo-sentrum en beloof om die grootste viering nog te wees. Daar sal die eerste keer gebaretaal-tolke op die hoofverhoog wees om toeganklikheid uit te brei. Die genres wissel van animasie tot wetenskapfiksie, met beoordelaars uit die rolprentbedryf. Van die hoogtepunte sluit die bekendes Misha Collins […]
# Die Gautengse Gesondheidsdepartement sê hy gaan voort om oplossings te soek sodat die provinsiale wasgoeddiens Dunswart weer volstoom kan werk. Die diens werk tans teen net 75-persent van sy vermoë weens talle probleme soos personeeltekorte en stukkende, verouderde toerusting. Die departement se woordvoerder, Motalatale Modiba, sê die diens versorg ondanks die uitdagings daagliks steeds […]
# Comic Con Africa 2025 kicks off tomorrow at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, promising its biggest celebration yet. For the first time, sign language interpreters will feature on the main stage, enhancing accessibility. The festival showcases genres from animation to sci-fi, with prizes judged by film industry luminaries. Highlights include exclusive Funko Pops, local cosplayers, […]
# The Gauteng Department of Health says it continues to explore solutions to ensure that the Dunswart Provincial Laundry services regain its full operational capacity. Currently, it has a 75-percent operational output due to several challenges, including staff shortages and the breakdown of ageing machinery. The department’s spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba, says despite the challenges, the […]