# The DA in Gauteng has condemned the Gauteng government for spending over 4.4-million-rand on wining and dining at the Gauteng Sport Awards, while only 790-thousand-rand went to top-performing athletes. DA spokesperson Kingsol Chabalala slammed the department for neglecting athletes and wasting funds on events. He called for Education and Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation […]
# The Gauteng Legislature’s Community Safety Committee has urged residents to stay safe over the Easter weekend. With traffic expected to increase, committee chairperson Bandile Masuku has called on motorists to obey road rules, avoid speeding and drunk driving, and report suspicious activity. Masuku also called for prayers against crime including gender-based violence. He calls […]
# Herstelwerk is by die Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Akademiese Hospitaal is in volle swang, vier jaar nadat ’n brand dele van die fasiliteit beskadig het. Die Gautengse Departement van Gesondheid het ’n beplande afsluiting van die mediese gastoevoer vir vandag aangekondig om vir sloopwerk voorsiening te maak. Die departementele woordvoerder, Motalatale Modiba, sê pasiënte wat […]
# The United Democratic Movement in the Eastern Cape has condemned the fatal shooting of a Walter Sisulu University student allegedly by a residence manager with three others injured. This incident occurred yesterday during a protest over poor living conditions. UDM provincial secretary Bulelani Bobotyane demands an independent investigation, accountability, and urgent intervention from higher […]
# Die DA in KwaZulu-Natal het die strenger boetes vir dronkbestuurders verwelkom, soos aangekondig deur die LUR vir Vervoer, Siboniso Duma. DA woordvoerder, Riona Gokool sê die stap is van uiterste belang voor die Paasnaweek, met tronkstraf van tot ses jaar wat nou van toepassing is. Sy doen ’n beroep op verantwoordelike bestuur en ondersteun […]
# The DA in KwaZulu-Natal has welcomed stricter penalties for drunk drivers, announced by Transport MEC, Siboniso Duma. DA spokesperson Riona Gokool says the move is vital ahead of the Easter weekend, with jail terms of up to six years now in place. She urges responsible driving and backs stronger law enforcement, improved road safety […]
# Veteran South African actor Don Mlangeni-Nawa has died at the age of 65. His family confirmed his passing this morning without disclosing the cause. Remembered as a loving father and a powerful storyteller, Mlangeni-Nawa’s legacy lives on through his work including iconic roles in Isidingo, ‘Sgudi ‘Snaysi, and Hlala Kwabafileyo. The family has asked […]
# Die Charlotte Maxeke-hospitaal staar ’n dringende hofsaak in die gesig nadat hy geweier het om ’n 15-jarige Zimbabwiese meisie by te staan wat ’n leweroorplanting benodig. Die tiener is gediagnoseer met outo-immuun hepatitis, maar volgens haar ma het die hospitaal geldige dokumente geëis voordat behandeling oorweeg is. Menseregteprokureur Simba Chitando noem dit blatante xenofobiese […]
# The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry says South Africa’s business confidence continues on a positive trend rising from 107.8 in May 2024 to a high of 125.8 in February 2025. SACCI CEO Alan Mukoki says though March saw a slight dip to 123.5, sentiment remains stronger year-on-year. Mukoki highlighted key drivers including […]
