# The European Union has banned gel nail polishes containing the chemical known as TPO, from nail salons, citing fertility and cancer risks. The chemical hardens polish under UV light but is now classified as toxic to reproduction in humans. Salons in the EU must immediately stop using TPO products, including getting rid of existing […]
# Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi has announced the re-launch of Nasi iSpani, to create 45-thousand jobs and training opportunities for young people who are not working or studying. The programme will provide internships, work-integrated learning, artisanal and technical skills development, and public service roles. Lesufi told the media the initiative aims to build state capacity, […]
# ‘n Gejuig is vandag regoor Beijing gehoor vir die prag en praal en patriotisme in China se hoofstad tydens ‘n reuseparade waartydens die land se nuutste militêre toerusting vertoon is. Die publiek het in die strate gestaan terwyl die paar duisend mense met kaartjies in Tiananmenplein saamgetrek het. Die jaartalle 1945 en 2025 is […]
# Die MK-party sê die Kaapse Vlakte in Kaapstad het in ‘n moordsone ontaard, maar president Cyril Ramaphosa en die regering van nasionale eenheid doen niks nie. Die party beweer die staat het beheer oor die gebied verloor, met dwelmkartelle en krygshere wat inwoners terroriseer terwyl onskuldige mense, insluitend kinders, daagliks vermoor word. Die woordvoerder, […]
# The DA is concerned about a video allegedly showing a Stellenbosch Municipality official expressing racist views and promoting unlawful labour practices. The DA’s Karabo Khakhau says such comments contradict its values of non-racialism and fairness. Khakhau says the DA does not engage in cadre deployment, and expects a competent, independent civil service. She insists that […]
# Die vakbond GIWUSA verwelkom die brandstofprysverlagings hierdie maand. GIWUSA se president, Mametlwe Sebei, sê die daling in dieselpryse is veral betekenisvol, aangesien dit die druk effens kan verlig op die logistieke kettings wat die land van noodsaaklike goedere voorsien. Hy sê die vakbond hou egter vol die huidige brandstofprysmodel en die oliebedryf is inherent […]
# The MK Party says the Cape Flats in Cape Town have become a killing zone while president Cyril Ramaphosa and the government of national unity do nothing. The party claims the state has lost control of the area, with drug cartels and warlords terrorising residents while innocent people, including children, are killed daily. Spokesperson […]
# Public Interest South Africa has condemned reports that the Government Pensions Administration Agency allegedly hired a forensic firm to unmask whistleblowers exposing corruption. The agency manages pensions for 1.7-million employees and retirees. The agency CEO Kedibone Madiehe has since been suspended over procurement misconduct allegations. Public Interest SA chairperson Tebogo Khaas told SABC News […]
# Die Departement van Handel, Nywerheid en Mededinging, in vennootskap met die Suid-Afrikaanse Kamer van Koophandel en Nywerheid en die Britse Hoë Kommissariaat, bied vandag ‘n seminaar in Johannesburg aan. Die geleentheid wil bewustheid versterk oor die ekonomiese vennootskap tussen lidlande van die Suider-Afrikaanse Doeaneunie en Mosambiek met die Verenigde Koninkryk. Die ooreenkoms waarvan Suid-Afrika, […]
