# Die Suider-Afrikaanse Bedrogvoorkomingsdiens sê daar is ʼn toename in bedrog- en slagofferaanmeldings en beskermende registrasies. Volgens die 2024 Interpol-verslag oor kuberbedreigings in Afrika beskou lande gyselware en digitale afpersing as van die ernstigste kuberbedreigings op die Afrika-vasteland. Die organisasie se woordvoerder, Elmi Kemp, sê die meeste bedrog kom in die versekeringsektor voor. Sy sê […]
# Western Cape premier Alan Winde’s office says making the provincial investigation report into the George building collapse public could jeopardise ongoing police work. Following the five-storey building collapse, which killed 34 people in May last year, the province commissioned an independent investigation into the tragedy. Winde’s office says it understands that there is huge […]
# The Johannesburg Emergency Service are on high alert due to severe thunderstorms and persistent rain throughout the metro. Floodwaters affected several areas, including Randpark Ridge, Newlands, Strubens Valley, Weltevredenpark, Jukskei Park and Witkoppen Road. EMS spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi, says residents are advised to call 011 375 5911 for any life-threatening emergencies:
# Die Vereniging van Staatsamptenare het die ontplooiing van meer as 200-duisend onderwys-assistente verwelkom wat aangestel is om onderwysers se werklading te verlig en werk vir jongmense te skep. Onlangse navorsing toon dat Suid-Afrika ‘n tekort aan sowat 46-duisend onderwysers het, terwyl sowat 18-duisend onderwysers boonop jaarliks die beroep verlaat weens aftrede en ander faktore. […]
# Die GOOD-party het die voorsitter van die DA se federale raad, Helen Zille, gekritiseer nadat sy die transregte-beweging as ʼn verbygaande sosiale gier beskryf het. Zille het onder skoot gekom omdat sy blykbaar die onlangse uitspraak van die Verenigde Koninkryk se hoogste hof oor die definisie van ʼn vrou ondersteun. Die hof het bevind […]
# The City of Cape Town recently honoured 18 organisations for their commitment to water sustainability at the 5th annual Water Star Rating Awards. The Water Star Rating programme recognises organisations that comply with water by-laws, recognising excellence in water management. Mayoral committee member for Water and Sanitation, Zahid Badroodien, says since the pilot project […]
# Southern African Fraud Prevention Service has seen an increase in fraud listings, victim listings and protective registrations. According to the 2024 Interpol African Cyberthreat Assessment Report, countries identified ransomware and digital extortion as one of the most serious cyber threats faced by the African continent. The organisation’s spokesperson, Elmi Kemp, says one of the […]
# Deputy Health minister Joe Phaahla has reassured the public of the continuation of services at the Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital, despite a second fire breaking out at the main outpatient department yesterday morning. The weekend fire ravaged the emergency unit, destroying vital medical equipment. Phaahla says the causes of both incidents are under investigation […]
# The GOOD Party has criticised DA Federal Council chairperson Helen Zille for dismissing the trans-rights movement as a passing social contagion. Zille has come under fire for appearing to support the recent UK Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman. The court ruled that a woman is defined by biological sex under […]
