October is National Down Syndrome awareness month
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, with a special focus on October 20th, a day officially designated to celebrate the achievements and abilities of individuals with Down syndrome while raising awareness about the condition. Down syndrome, the most common genetic disorder, is caused …
Final examinations for the Matric class of 2024 begins
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his well-wishes to the Matric Class of 2024 as they begin their final examination today. This year, a staggering 880,000 full-time and part-time candidates will sit for exams across South Africa. Additionally, around 16,000 students from private schools will u…
SALGA calls for stricter measures to tackle corruption in municipalities
The South African Local Government Association (Salga) has called for stricter measures to tackle corruption in municipalities. During a recent presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance, Salga outlined their 2023/24 annual report, stressing the need to "disbar" corrupt munic…
EFF's Fana Mokoena resigns from the party
Fana Mokoena. renowned actor turned politician has resigned as a Member of Parliament of the Economic Freedom Fighters and the Central Command Team of the Economic Freedom Fighters. Mokoena's resignation comes hot on the heel of the resignation by former Public Protecor and EFF MP Advocate Busisiwe…
ANC IN LIMPOPO REMEMBERS FORMER MINISTER TITO MBOWENI
The ANC in Limpopo last night held a memorial service for former finance minister and reserve bank governor Tito Mboweni at his home village of Nkowankowa in Tzaneen. The ANC in Limpopo says the late Tito Mboweni played a crucial role in shaping South African politics during and after Apartheid rul…
Africa Brief, the latest economic news from across the continent
Lets turn our focus on the current top African economic stories.....We are joined on the line by Victor Kgomoesoana, author of "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo
In Bronkhorstspruit, local community members have shut down shops selling allegedly expired goods, following an incident where 25 learners became sick after eating snacks
There are growing concerns about the number of learners falling ill from suspected food poisoning. In Bronkhorstspruit, local community members have shut down shops selling allegedly expired goods, following an incident where 25 learners became sick after eating snacks from street vendors near thei…
DA in Gauteng is putting pressure on premier Panyaza Lesufi to release forensci reports
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng says it has submitted a Promotion of Access to Information Act application to force Premier Panyaza Lesufi to release all 177 forensic investigation reports. The party says Gauteng residents have the right to know the outcomes of these investigations and the …
The Gauteng Infrastructure Development and Cooperative Governance has introduced the Infrastructure Delivery Platform (iDEP)
In response to the ongoing issue of construction mafias causing delays by demanding protection fees on construction sites, The Gauteng MEC for Infrastructure Development and Cooperative Governance, Jacob Mamabolo, has introduced the Infrastructure Delivery Platform (iDEP). This new digital solution…
Various organisations oppose Chris Brown's upcoming concert in SA
The GOOD Party has voiced its support for GBVF and women's rights activists in opposing Chris Brown's upcoming concert in the country. The party argues that Brown, with his history of violence against women, should not be allowed a platform, particularly in a country grappling with a severe GBVF cr…