President to sign anti-GBVF, anti-corruption bills into law
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to sign into law the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Bill and the National Prosecuting Authority... Read more.
Social media apps, IEC, move to combat election disinformation
The Independent Electoral Commission has partnered with key stakeholders to combat the growing problem of disinformation around the elections. As South Africa draws... Read more.
‘Defence force to pilot youth jobs initiative in poorest areas’
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on all South Africans to support the newly launched National Youth Service (NYS) initiative, which aims to address youth... Read more.
Search for fishermen called off after sinking of Sea Harvest’s vessel
The cancellation of the search for 11 missing fishermen has saddened Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment Barbara Creecy. “I wish to extend my sincere... Read more.
Charmza: Penny Penny
Limpopo-based artist Penny Penny showed a strong will and independent mindedness when he stood his ground against the might of the ANC’s top brass this week. Penny... Read more.
‘I thought we were being bombed’
‘I thought we were being bombed’ While buried under the rubble of the collapsed George building, Delvin Safers said a short prayer and asked God to spare his... Read more.
Tearful relatives’ agonising wait at scene of disaster
When Malawian national Wakisa Mruwari heard the building where his wife Mercy Mtambo worked as a secretary and cleaner in George had collapsed, he became worried... Read more.
Families of the victims frustrated about lack of information
Families of workers killed when a five-storey building in George in the Western Cape collapsed are frustrated that they are not being given adequate information... Read more.
Hail our constitution, a guiding light for South Africa
By Nomonde Mnukwa This is set to be one of the busiest years for our country. We will participate in our nation’s seventh democratic elections on May 29, commemorate... Read more.
No need for private sector to worry about NHI – Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed claims that the National Health Insurance (NHI) will signal the end of private healthcare. “To the contrary, the NHI... Read more.
