The first Annual "The Rural" Career Expo is underway in Mabaalstad

The Baphiring Tribal Authority, in partnership with The Princess & Friends NPC, is hosting the first Annual "The Rural" Career Expo. The event is currently underway at the Baphiring Tribal Offices and Sports Grounds in Mabaalstad, exposing around 4 000 learners to career paths in accountancy, comme…

Water shortage in Johannesburg enters its seventh day

The water shortage in Johannesburg, especially in Midrand, has entered its seventh day, leaving thousands without running water. As local elections approach, RISE Mzansi says the crisis must be addressed at the ballot box. The party is urging residents to vote for new leadership in the upcoming loc…

DA in Ekurhuleni concerned over salary increases for senior officials on precautionary suspension

The Democratic Alliance in the City of Ekurhuleni has raised concerns over salary increases awarded to two senior officials who are now on precautionary suspension. Caucus leader Brandon Pretorius says Khemie Beharie, Head of Legal Services, and Linda Gxasheka, Head of Human Resources, each receive…

DA leader expected to announce he will not seek re-election

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen is expected to announce today that he will not seek re‑election at the party's federal congress In April. Steenhuisen, who has led the DA since 2019 and also serves as Agriculture Minister, has faced mounting criticism from groups such as AfriForum and So…

World Cancer Day: South Africa's cancer burden is growing fast

Today marks World Cancer Day, which is observed globally on the 4th of February. The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) says the country's cancer burden is growing fast with new cases projected to double by 2030, reaching around 220,000 annually. The Association says people‑centred care can…

MK Party Criticises O'Sullivan, Mogotsi's Parliamentary No-Show

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has condemned the refusal by Paul O'Sullivan and Brown Mogotsi to appear before Parliament's Ad-Hoc Committee, citing alleged security concerns. The party says no individual is above the law and all persons summoned to appear before the committee must comply. The MK Party…

Disgruntled Midrand residents to hold peaceful march

Disgruntled residents of Midrand in Johannesburg will hold a peaceful march today on Vodacom Boulevard and Lever Road to demand water. The community says they have been without water for two weeks and are demanding immediate action. Concerned Midrand Resident, Lebogang Shovhote spoke to Elvis Press…

Investigation to be conducted into Doornfontein explosion

The City of Johannesburg says a full investigation will be conducted into the Doornfontein explosion, which caused a wall to partially collapse. Public Safety MMC Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku says the building was a warehouse converted into a residential structure. DA mayoral candidate Helen Zille says the e…

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

Elvis Presslin takes a look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana, 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

Shock and disappointment after DIRCO declared Israeli Chargé d'Affaires persona non grata

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies says it is shocked and disappointed by DIRCO's decision to declare Israeli Chargé d'Affaires Ariel Seidman persona non grata, giving him three days to leave the country. DIRCO says Seidman committed unacceptable violations of diplomatic norms, challenging …