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Political party leaders to get some rest this Christmas
In a year that was full of political twists and turns, 2024 was physically and mentally taxing for most political party leaders.
It was this...
Limpopo ANCWL leader to oppose John Mpe’s third term
Limpopo ANC Women’s League chairperson Mamedupi Teffo will go toe-to-toe with incumbent Peter Mokaba chairperson John Makoro Mpe for the influential region’s top post.
Mpe...
Weather service warns of severe thunderstorms, localised flooding
The SA weather service (SAWS) has warned of possible widespread rainfall in the east of the country until Christmas Eve.
South Africa has endured a...
‘KZN now a hot-spot for GBV in the country’ – report
Minister in the Presidency Sindisiwe Chikunga has reaffirmed that her department is committed to eradicating gender-based violence (GBV).
The minister responsible for women, youth and...
No deal yet in Germany’s Volkswagen union talks
Some 64 hours and five days of negotiations between German carmaker Volkswagen (VW) and the IG Metall union aimed at resolving a bitter labour...
Teen beauty queen Rea is on a mission to inspire her...
Sixteen-year-old Reabetswe “Rea” Makgale is not only ready to take on the pageantry world, she wants to use her talents to change the world....
ANALYSIS| Why it’s suicidal to disband ANC’s Gauteng, KZN PECs
The ANC is due to take a decision in the first NEC meeting of 2025 in what was the biggest elephant in the room...
Botswana’s new administration lifts ban on SA vegetable imports
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has welcomed Botswana’s commitment to strengthening ties and promoting trade with South Africa.
This follows Lamola receiving a...
Ramaphosa orders full implementation of the Bela Act
President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered the full implementation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Act as it is without changes to controversial clauses...
Eskom submitted inaccurate financial statements since May 2022
State-owned entity Eskom has failed to submit complete and accurate financial statements
to National Treasury and external auditors since May 31 2022 to date.
This...
Producer Tebogo Malope set to release his debut film
Multi-award-winning director and producer, Tebogo Malope, who is popularly known for his visionary and ground-breaking work in film, television, documentaries, music videos and creative...
Eskom made a R55bn loss after tax during 2024 financial year
State-owned entity Eskom made a loss of R55-billion after tax during the 2024 financial year.
This loss is an increase of the R26,1-billion loss after...
Zungula explains why he missed EFF national conference
African Transformation Movement (ATM) President Vuyo Zungula has cleared the air on why he failed to honour the invite to the EFF national people's...
Surge in seasonal rubella cases among children across SA
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has reported a significant rise in rubella cases across the country.
By the end of September, the NICD...
New Tourism Summer campaign keeps Durban beaches clean
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has highlighted the importance of integrating community engagement into tourism and conservation efforts.
“Sustainable tourism is about ensuring that the...
GBV command centre officially relaunched, goes live
The Department of Social Development’s Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) is officially operational again. This marks a significant step forward in the fight against...
‘Please help me save my son’ – Doc Shebeleza’s mother
The mother of veteran kwaito phenomenon Doc Shebeleza has appealed to good Samaritans, Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie and Gauteng MEC...
More than 500 people have died on SA roads since December...
More than 500 people have died on South African roads since the start of the festive season on December 1 2024, Transport Minister Barbara...
High stakes to lead ANC in Joburg, Nelson Mandela Bay
The race to lead the ANC regions in Johannesburg and Nelson Mandela Bay revolve around mayorship of the two metropolitan cities.
And with both conferences...
Fast food chain fined R1m for contravening Consumer Act
A Gauteng-based fast food chain, Braai Block, was slapped with a R1-million fine for violating provisions of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA).
The National Consumer...
Premier urges men to seek help with emotional triggers
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has encouraged men to speak out and seek help when faced with situations that trigger anger or emotional distress.
The call...
Actress Tumi Morake’s marriage reaches its final episode
Comedian and actress Tumi Morake has pulled a trigger on her 15-year-old marriage to her husband and fellow actor Mpho Yaw Osei-Tutu.
Sunday World can...
Mabuyane’s Fort Hare supervisor speaks: ‘I welcome SIU probe’
The professor who supervised Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane for his botched master’s degree at the University of Fort Hare says he welcomes the...
Joburg water supply to be fully restored by Christmas
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has moved to assure the city’s residents that water supply will be restored to all areas “by Christmas”.
This after planned...
Concern as Limpopo liquor traders reject new trading hours
The Central Drug Authority (CDA) has noted with concern the Limpopo Liquor Traders Association’s rejection of the proposed trading hour regulations, aimed at curbing...
Limpopo pensioners to receive gift donations from Gift of the Givers
The Chief Matsila Foundation in collaboration with Gift of the Givers will dish out food and blankets to more than 350 pensioners of the...
Two Gauteng men face child porn, child sexual grooming charges
A 41-year-old former teacher at Raslouw Academy from Valhalla near Pretoria has appeared at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court charged with three counts of exposing...
How the EFF survives financially with its 27 bank accounts
The EFF manages a total of 27 bank accounts, all respectively serving specific functions essential to the organisation’s operational and statutory requirements.
Among the bank...
