Parliament confident SONA will run smoothly
Johannesburg – The Presiding Officers of Parliament say they are confident that tomorrow’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) will run smoothly. Parliamentary... Read more.
Data is the elephant in the room
By Reuben Maake Johannesburg – Young people in rural areas are less empowered and have low access to opportunities compared to those living in developed areas... Read more.
Healthcare workers to get a shot of Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer vaccines
Johannesburg – Government will go ahead with its planned phase one of vaccination targeting healthcare workers – using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine... Read more.
Eskom to implement stage 3 load shedding from this afternoon
Johannesburg – Eskom will once again switch off the lights from 1pm this afternoon, until 6am tomorrow, as it implements stage 3 load shedding. “This load... Read more.
Presidential Employment Stimulus making significant strides
Johannesburg – President Cyril Ramaphosa’s ambitious drive to inject much-needed jobs into South Africa’s COVID-19 ravaged economy is beginning to bear... Read more.
National Minimum Wage increased to R21.69 per hour
Johannesburg – The National Minimum Wage (NMW) will increase to R21.69 per hour from 1 March. The 93c increment was announced by Employment and Labour Minister,... Read more.
PSL ready to fight Icasa in court over broadcast rights
By Kgomotso Mokoena Johannesburg – The PSL is digging in its heels on the draft findings by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa),... Read more.
Suspects arrested for attacking journalists and ripping their masks off
Johannesburg – The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) has welcomed the arrest of suspects following the attack on two journalists at Fish... Read more.
SONA 2021 to reflect on the new normal
Johannesburg – President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver this year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) under a significantly altered global and domestic environment.... Read more.
SA’s dams built to withstand floods
Johannesburg – The Department of Water and Sanitation has assured the public that the country’s large dams are not likely to collapse as a result of the... Read more.
