News24 | Taxi strike in Durban causes heavy congestion on N2 in Tongaat
Department of Transport officials condemned the protest action by minibus taxi drivers in the Tongaat area on Tuesday afternoon.
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Press Council highlights critical role of the media during elections
As the day of the elections fast approaches, the spotlight is expected to shine on the media
Gauteng Health raises concerns about rising food poisoning incidents
11 lives have been claimed from October last year due to food poisoning.
Traditional, Khoi-San leaders want government to address land issue
Some of the concerns raised by the traditional leaders include land issues.
UN Says Israel Unlawfully Restricting Gaza Aid
Israel is placing “unlawful restrictions” on humanitarian aid going into and being distributed in the Gaza Strip, the U.N. human rights office said Tuesday. Ravina Shamdasani, the spokesperson for U.N. High Commission for Human Rights Volker Türk, told reporters in Geneva that Israeli forces continue to “carry out widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure in Gaza.”… Read...
Only 15 Political Parties Achieved 50% And Above Women Representation On Candidate Lists – IEC
The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has revealed that while women make up the majority of the voters’ roll, they only represent a little over 40% of candidates vying for positions in the upcoming polls. In contrast, candidates who are men represent 58.14% of politicians set to appear on the ballot. The gender… Read More »Only 15 Political Parties Achieved 50% And...
Says WC Government Will Invest Almost R3 Billion To Upskill Youth – Winde
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says his government will invest almost R3 billion over the next three years to upskill the youth for future job opportunities. Winde noted that while the Western Cape’s unemployment rate was lower than other provinces, too many young people are still without jobs. The premier visited a call centre training… Read More »Says WC Government Will Invest Almost...
World Earth Day 2024 Matters In South Africa
The first Earth Day on 22 April 1970 mobilised millions of Americans from all walks of life to birth the modern environmental movement. 120 million Americans – 10% of the U.S. population at the time — took to the streets, college campuses and hundreds of cities to protest environmental ignorance and demand a new way… Read More »World Earth Day 2024 Matters In South Africa
Son allegedly hacks mother to death in Giyani, Limpopo
The motive for the killing is still unknown.
Cape Town man bust with abalone
Dyson says they approached the suspect who sped off leading to a high-speed chase.
News24 | AKA’s parents say book on Anele Tembe relationship is ‘distasteful and opportunistic’
The parents of Kiernan “AKA” Forbes have distanced themselves from a book that contains explosive allegations that the rapper was responsible for the death of his fiancé, Anele Tembe, which is expected to be released later this week.
Mop-up operations continue in Margate after heavy rains
Residents of Margate are reeling from the impact of flash floods.
New driver’s license card machine will be procured on time: Chikunga
Current card printers have been bogged down with technical issues.
Cellphone data analyst to take stand on Wednesday at Meyiwa trial
The court heard that accused number 2 Bongani Ntanzi was caught with a cellphone on the 7th of Feb.
N West Acting Premier to lead Mahikeng Student City sod-turning ceremony
N West Acting Premier to lead Mahikeng Student City sod-turning ceremony
North West Acting Premier Nono Maloyi will lead a sod-turning ceremony on Thursday to mark the official launch of the Mahikeng Student City.
This initiative aims to alleviate the urgent need for student housing in the provincial capital.
The Student City project is a 10 000-bed facility, with provisions for...
Mashatile calls on traditional leaders to promote free and fair elections
Mashatile calls on traditional leaders to promote free and fair elections
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged traditional leaders to encourage eligible voters to participate in the May 29 elections, and ensure they are free and fair.
“We will, as a nation, hold the seventh democratic National and Provincial Elections. In this context, traditional leaders should continue to...
Mkhwebane R10 mln gratuity matter put on hold to Thursday
Mkhwebane turned to the Gauteng High Court in a bid over non-payment of her R10 million gratuity.
IEC publishes addresses of voting stations
IEC publishes addresses of voting stations
The Electoral Commission (IEC) has published the list of addresses of the 23 292 voting stations that will be used in the 2024 National and Provincial Elections (NPE2024).
Addressing a media briefing on Tuesday, IEC Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sy Mamabolo said the route for mobile voting stations has also been published.
“The highest...
IEC ready to print ballot papers for 2024 elections
IEC ready to print ballot papers for 2024 elections
With the finalisation of the list of candidates contesting seats in the 2024 National and Provincial Elections (NPE2024), the Electoral Commission (IEC) can now go ahead with the printing of ballot papers for the elections.
“The 27.79 million registered voters will receive three ballot papers to elect candidates to represent them...
Learners to receive counselling following Pretoria drownings
The Gauteng Education Department saddened by the death of two learners who drowned in Pretoria.
News24 | ‘It’s clear that he planned this’: Family believes murder of Durban metro cop was premeditated
The family of slain eThekwini Metro Police Department officer Bianca Khuzwayo believes that her murder was planned.