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City of Tshwane rolls out access to mental health services
In an effort to commemorate July as a Mental Illness Awareness month, basic mental health services have been made available to the public at...
Gauteng DA demands answers as it resumes work as official opposition
A day after being left out of the Gauteng coalition government, the official opposition DA threw the first salvo.
The party accused the ANC-led Gauteng...
National health lab cyberattack stalls issuing of test results
The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) has given an update following a cyberattack. It announced that while all its laboratories are operational, the issuing...
Behind Dior, Armani’s ‘cheap’ bags for an expensive taste probe
The Italian police raided some of LVMH's Dior suppliers, who make one of the most popular luxury handbags on the market. Italian prosecutors discovered...
Nurses union willing to overlook Motsoaledi’s past mistakes
A nurses trade union has expressed willingness to work with Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, the new Minister of Health.
This is despite, according to the Health...
Western Cape teen who assaulted his helpless granny arrested
The police in the Western Cape have arrested a 19-year-old man for allegedly assaulting his grandmother.
National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said the young man...
Jub Jub over the moon after NPA withdrew rape charges
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has withdrawn all rape, attempted murder and assault charges against TV personality and musician Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye.
This comes...
Eradication of pit toilets high on Gwarube’s list of priorities
The DA's newly appointed Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, would exert pressure on her cabinet colleagues to address issues like pit toilets.
It is unfathomable,...
MK preparing new court papers challenging election results
The Jacob Zuma-led uMkhonto weSizwe Party has withdrawn its vote-rigging legal challenge against the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).
The case at the Electoral Court was...
Public Protector report slams R5,6m spent on FS MEC’s funeral
The Democratic Alliance in Free State applauds the Public Protector, Kholeka Gcaleka for finding irregularities in MEC Tate Makgoe’s funeral costs.
The Free State basic...
NFP leader Barnes’ political ambitions cause rifts in the party
An ambitious plan by National Freedom Party (NFP) president Irvin Barnes to assume top echelons in Zululand district municipality at all costs has divided...
Minister Stella Ndabeni seething over late SME payments
Minister of Small Business Development, Stella Ndabeni, has raised concerns over unpaid invoices to the small business sector.
The Annual Report for the 2023/2024 shows...
Three suspects, including Sassa employee, in court for fraud
The fraud case of a SA Social Security Agency (Sassa) employee and two other accused has been postponed to Thursday for a formal bail...
McKenzie, Majodina stir laughter at cabinet swearing-in ceremony
The swearing-in ceremony of members of the new government of national unity (GNU) cabinet was not short on drama and comedy, as certain newly...
Call for South Africans to have more say in ZEP future
The newly appointed Home Affairs Minister, Leon Shreiber, has been requested to subject the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) to a review process.
The call was...
Absa employees handed 11-year jail terms for fraud
Two former Absa employees have been sentenced to 11 years in jail for fraud, theft and money-laundering.
This comes after the Gqeberha Specialised Commercial Crime...
Fraud-accused IPHC head Sandlana’s security sparks fear in court
An atmosphere of paranoia and intimidation reigned supreme at the Pretoria magistrate’s court, where the trial of International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC) leader Michael...
Popcru wants new police minister to review SAPS salaries
Newly appointed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been requested to review the SA Police Service (SAPS) salaries for effective visibility of police on the...
Cops need more time to verify ‘bogus’ medical doctor’s address
The case of Nthabeleng Precious Ramashala, the woman arrested for posing as a medical doctor at the Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital, has been postponed...
Jealous lover gets life for vicious murder of varsity student
Tinyiko Baloyi was given a life sentence by the Johannesburg High Court for the May 27, 2023, kidnapping and murder of Karabo Maluleke, a...
Motsoaledi’s appointment gets nod from medical trade union
The South African Medical Association Trade Union (Samatu) has welcomed the appointment of Dr Aaron Motsoaledi as the minister of health.
President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled...
Unhappy Sadtu willing to work with Minister Gwarube
The ANC-aligned South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) has expressed its willingness to engage the newly appointed Minister of Education, Siviwe Gwarube.
This despite outrage...
NPO sets up GBV mobile centre in townships
A gender-based violence (GBV) non-profit organisation (NPO) will provide services to the townships of Diepsloot, Alexandra, Thembisa, Honeydew, Mamelodi, and Soweto, among others.
This comes...
Eskom’s National Transmission Company commences operations
Eskom’s National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA) commenced operations on Monday and will operate the country’s national transmission system.
This was announced in a...
OUTA not impressed with Mantashe, Nzimande’s comeback
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has raised concern over the return of Gwede Mantashe and Blade Nzimande to the cabinet.
Mantashe was reinstated as...
Testing station employee in the soup for soliciting bribes
An administrative clerk at the traffic department appeared in the Bloemfontein magistrate's court after being arrested on Friday for money-laundering, fraud, and corruption.
Mosethle Samuel...
Steenhuisen vows DA ministers will prioritise jobs
John Steenhuisen, the newly appointed Minister of Agriculture and leader of the DA, says that the creation of jobs and quality service delivery will...
Seeing Kodwa sworn in proof of ANC’s moral ruin
What it means to be a moral community is a question that continues to be debated, and has been raging for many centuries. The...
