Nelson Mandela Bay is preparing for a surge in tourist arrivals due to a thriving cruise liner season, but there are calls mounting for the need of a dedicated tourism safety sector forum focusing on the beachfront and Route R67. Several incidents of tourists being robbed have been reported. This was raised at an economic development, tourism and agriculture committee meeting that was held this week. We spoke to Kabelo Mogatosi, DA Caucus Chairperson in the city... 

Nelson Mandela Bay is preparing for a surge in tourist arrivals due to a thriving cruise liner season, but there are calls mounting for the need of a dedicated tourism safety sector forum focusing on the beachfront and Route R67. Several incidents of tourists being robbed have been reported. This was raised at an economic development, tourism and agriculture committee meeting that was held this week. We spoke to Kabelo Mogatosi, DA Caucus Chairperson in the city...

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NMB's  thriving cruise liner season attracts tourists

The Public Servants Association has strongly condemned the continued attacks on educators in Ekurhuleni, raising serious concerns about the safety of teachers in schools. The union says these incidents not only threaten the lives of educators but also undermine the learning environment and the broader education system. With growing calls for urgent intervention, questions are now being raised about what more can be done to protect teachers and restore safety in schools. We spoke to Olivia Mashigo, Public Servants Association, PSA Gauteng Provincial Manager.

The Public Servants Association has strongly condemned the continued attacks on educators in Ekurhuleni, raising serious concerns about the safety of teachers in schools. The union says these incidents not only threaten the lives of educators but also undermine the learning environment and the broader education system. With growing calls for urgent intervention, questions are now being raised about what more can be done to protect teachers and restore safety in schools. We spoke to Olivia Mashigo, Public Servants Association, PSA Gauteng Provincial Manager.

The Public Servants Association condemns the continued attacks on educators in Ekurhuleni, raising serious concerns about the safety of teachers in schools

The ANC has recalled Madibeng mayor Douglas Maimane after a recording surfaced of him offering R200,000 to opposition councillors. In the audio, Maimane asked them to turn against the ANC, his own party, ahead of upcoming local government elections. We spoke to ANC North West spokesperson, Tumelo Maruping.

The ANC has recalled Madibeng mayor Douglas Maimane after a recording surfaced of him offering R200,000 to opposition councillors. In the audio, Maimane asked them to turn against the ANC, his own party, ahead of upcoming local government elections. We spoke to ANC North West spokesperson, Tumelo Maruping.

ANC recalls Madibeng mayor Douglas Maimane after allegedly offering R200,000 to opposition councillors to turn against the ANC; his own party.

The EFF has asked Parliament to intervene urgently to stop professional bodies from charging membership fees to unemployed graduates. The party says Councils for nurses, doctors, educators, accountants, engineers and lawyers still demand annual fees even when young professionals earn no income. It argues that non-payment leads to suspension from registers, blocking job-seekers from staying compliant and prolonging unemployment. We spoke to Rich Sicina, President of the Independent Health and Allied Workers Union.

The EFF has asked Parliament to intervene urgently to stop professional bodies from charging membership fees to unemployed graduates. The party says Councils for nurses, doctors, educators, accountants, engineers and lawyers still demand annual fees even when young professionals earn no income. It argues that non-payment leads to suspension from registers, blocking job-seekers from staying compliant and prolonging unemployment. We spoke to Rich Sicina, President of the Independent Health and Allied Workers Union.

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