By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Vagrants who direct traffic at intersections where traffic lights are not working due to load shedding face - the risk of being arrested. This is the message from the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD). They say that those who illegally direct traffic during load shedding are causing a problem because they will not be held liable in the case of an accident. Senior Superintendent Isaac Mahamba explains how the department plans to arrest these vagrants who are more or less impersonating traffic officers and posing a risk to themselves and motorists. Mahamba says the problem unfortunately exists countrywide... 

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Hundreds of people are still missing in Malawi, as the death toll from tropical cyclone 'Freddy' nears the 500 mark. A huge humanitarian operation is continuing in Malawi, where more than half a million people felt the impact of the cyclone. Hygiene concerns are being raised as several camp sites have been set up to home displaced people. The cholera outbreak has also worsened due to the lack of basic services such as clean running water. Country Director for The Malawi Network of Older Persons' Organisations (MANEPO), Andrew Kavala says the aftermath is going to be felt for many years to come...

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The Tribhangi Dance Theatre hope to light up the stage, as they pay tribute to Indian-origin stalwarts in their latest production - "Mapping Our Journey." The show will combine classical Indian and contemporary dance forms to tell the unique story of the Indian diaspora since the 1860s. Anti-apartheid activists such as Saths Cooper, Strini Moodley and Ahmed Kathrada will be acknowledged in the show. Artistic Director, Jayesperi Moopen says the production is a testament to the company's greatest strength, which is its ability to experiment with different genres...

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - As the country commemorates Human Rights Day, the SA Blood Service (SANBS) are appealing for donations so others can also enjoy their right of access to health care. With just under four days worth of stocks in its banks, the need for the life saving donations is reaching critical levels. SANBS Marketing Manager, Simphiwe Cele says those eligible have to be between the ages of 16 and 75-years-old and weigh more than 50kg...

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Closing arguments in the trial of two brothers who are accused of murder during the civil unrest in Phoenix have been postponed to next Friday. The Durban High Court has granted legal representatives time to exchange heads of arguments. This means that the legal teams would need time to analyse each others cases. Dylan and Ned Govender are facing one count of murder and three of attempted murder. It is alleged that the brothers killed Mondli Majola. The Govender brothers testified in their own defence, denying killing Majola. Over 300 people died in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng during widespread looting and destruction of businesses. Our reporter Nonjabulo Mtungwa Makamu brings us the latest...

By Newsbreak Producer, Salma Patel - The sequel to a popular local movie premiered to an exclusive audience in Durban last night. The Kings of Mulberry Street -- Let Love Reign tells the tale of the triumph of good over evil with a lot of dancing inbetween. Salma Patel attended the premiere, and filed this report...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that no violence will be tolerated during the the EFF's planned national shutdown next week. The EFF is demanding that President Ramaphosa step down and an end to loadshedding, while highlighting many other problems facing the country. At a media briefing on Wednesday, EFF leader, Julius Malema assured South Africans that all essential services will be protected and such workers will have access to their work places during the shutdown. Busi Chimombe reports...

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo -  Taxi organisation, SANTACO says its services will be operating as normal throughout the country on Monday. This follows a meeting between SANTACO and EFF leadership in which they came to an amicable understanding. The taxi organisation says it has suffered economically through the lockdown, riots and floods and does not feel this is the right time for such a protest. Provincial Office Manager for SANTACO in KwaZulu-Natal, Sifiso Shangase says such a protest will have a negative impact on South Africa's economic growth....

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - The South African Police Service says they have better coordination with crime-fighting organisations this time- should there be any eventuality during the EFF's planned ShutDown on Monday. The SAPS has deployed several members across the country as the EFF embarks on a national protest calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign and for an end to rolling blackouts. EFF Leader Julius Malema also added that they are "ready" for Phoenix, north of Durban. You will remember that Phoenix was subject to heightened racial tension during the civil unrest in 2021. But National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says that they have learnt several lessons from the 2021 unrest. She says this time there is better coordination between police and private security...

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim -  Angling expert Sanjay Ramsarup highlights the fishing prospects for this weekend.

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Member of the Phoenix Ubuntu Forum - Sharm Maharaj is urging residents to not allow EFF leader Julius Malema to create fear and panic. This follows Malema's remarks that they are "ready" for the residents of Phoenix. Malema made the comments while briefing the media in Johannesburg. The party says the organised national shutdown is to call on President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign and for an end to rolling blackouts. Maharaj says residents should remain calm and not give Malema the ammunition to destabilize the country.....

By Newsbreak Producer, Salma Patel - Community policing forums will be working with police and private security to mitigate any form of violence and intimidation that may occur on Mondays EFF National shutdown. The party is calling for the shutdown to protest the rolling blackouts and is demanding that President Cyril Ramaphosa resign. The eThekweni Central Cluster CPF Chairperson, Imtiaz Syed has held a meeting with businesses and residents to assure them that there are plans in place to deal with opportunists that may use the shutdown to start looting......

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The stage is set here in Durban as the 26th edition of the Time of the Writer Festival gets underway today. Hosted by the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), the long-standing event features a diverse line-up of writers, poets, novelists and playwrights - with Dr Sindiwe Magona selected as the Featured Author. This year's edition has also invited submissions of short stories from unpublished writers, culminating in an anthology mentorship programme. The festival runs from the 16th to the 21st of March. Curator Sibahle Khwela says the programme will include both live & online events... 

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Phoenix Child Welfare is to host a Human Rights Day program this Tuesday - aiming to empower & educate youth on the events that led up to the Sharpeville Massacre. In 1960, police officers opened fire on a group of people peacefully protesting oppressive pass laws. Youth from all walks of life have been encouraged to attend this half-day event, filled with activities to help foster social cohesion. President Sham Maharaj says educating today's youth about significant South African historic events doesn't happen as often as it should... 

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Yesterday, during his EFF briefing, Julius Malema called for protestors in Phoenix, north of Durban to protect themselves during the planned national shutdown on Monday. Meanwhile, the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) is calling for residents of Phoenix to remain calm and refrain from reacting to Malema's comments. Jonathan Annipen - an IFP councillor based in Phoenix - says Malema's remarks is a clear ploy to provoke a response from the community. He is urging anxious residents to not play into Malema's hands...

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - There seems to be no end in sight as tropical cyclone "Freddy" rips through Mozambique & Malawi - with more than 220 people already confirmed dead. Authorities expect the number to grow as thousands of people are left displaced. As relief efforts are being ramped up, aid agencies are warning that the devastation caused by Freddy may exacerbate the cholera outbreak in both countries. Alcidio Benjamin, the Provincial Manager of global Non-Governmental Organisation, ForAfrika in Sofala, Mozambique says the situation is dire, with 66 new cholera cases being recorded in the last 24 hours...

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The legal team of former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede is continuing with its cross examination of the head of the eThekwini Municipality's Integrity Investigating Unit, Mbuso Ngcobo, at the Durban High Court. They are questioning Ngcobo around the details of a forensic investigation into the allegedly fraudulent tender. Gumede and 21 other accused are facing over 2-thousand charges including racketeering and corruption, related to the awarding of a waste tender in 2017. Among the accused are city officials, councillors, business people and entities. Nonkululeko Hlope is at court and has more details....

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The case against a 22-year-old truck driver whose vehicle ploughed into at least 45 cars on the M41 in Durban last week has been postponed at the Durban Magistrates Court. Sithulile Zulu is facing charges of reckless and negligent driving and failure to comply with the duties of a driver following the incident. It is believed that his truck veered off the road and overturned a few hundred metres from the crash site. One person died and over 20 people were injured. The State has indicated it would be opposing bail. SABC reporter, Nonjabulo Mtungwa-Makamu is at court and brings us the latest...

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The National Funeral Practitioners Association of SA (nafupa) says they are experiencing the ripple-effect on the ongoing strike by Nehawu members. Nafupa president, Julie Mbuthuma, says there has been a go-slow and backlogs at various mortuaries across most parts of the country. As a result, Mbuthuma says their clients are being forced to delay funeral preparations and are facing huge financial setbacks....

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is ramping up their anti-racism initiatives this year as we close in on a 30th year of democracy. This as the foundation kicked off its annual Anti-Racism Week from the 14th to the 21st of March. During the course of the week, there will be several engagements, awareness campaigns and youth dialogues to empower communities to work as one for greater social cohesion. The Foundation's Rethabile Ratsomo says landmark judgements against Penny Sparrow & Adam Catzavelos - who were convicted of hate speech & crimen injuria respectively - is a step in the right direction for South Africa...

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Social media users are being cautioned against circulating false messages around the a possible national shutdown planned to take place on the 20th of March (this coming Monday). The shutdown, organised by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is in protest to SA's electricity crisis, service-delivery issues and what they refer to as poor leadership by the ANC. The Durban North / Umhlanga Community Policing Forum (CPF) says they have come across various unverified messages on WhatsApp that aim to spread fear or anxiety. CPF spokesperson Darryl Oliver says any message of concern should rather be verified with a local CPF before sharing to unknowing contacts...

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal have officially laid criminal charges against trade union NEHAWU, alleging that their strike action resulted in the untimely death of a pregnant woman. This comes as the Union enters its second week of protests despite a court interdict restricting them from doing so. DA Leader in KZN, Francois Rodgers says the volatile manner in which some protestors carried themselves over the last week is unlawful and infringed on the rights of South Africans. Rodgers says the party will also approach the Human Rights Commission to take the matter forward...

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With the world of investing become increasingly treacherous as each day passes, the importance of financial advisors is becoming more apparent. Purchasing bonds, stocks or real estate for example, can sometimes be an emotional roller-coaster and unfortunately, poor decisions can have far-reaching consequences. Nirdev Desai, Head of Sales at PSG Wealth says investors must resist the urge to follow trends or "Keep up with the Joneses" because this can often lead to impulse decisions that can undermine a successful investment. Desai says having a well-thought out plan in place - alongside an advisor - is the best way to ensure successful investment outcomes...   

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - An NGO, Missing Children South Africa, have expressed their concern following the alleged abduction of a two month old boy during a home invasion in Chatsworth, south of Durban. According to police, armed suspects broke into the home on Saturday night and allegedly robbed the family of some of their belongings. It's believed the suspects grabbed the baby while fleeing the scene. According to MCSA - at least one child is reported missing every five hours in South Africa, with child kidnapping, abductions and human trafficking increasing at an alarming rate each day. National coordinator at the organisation, Bianca van Aswegen says in the case of the missing infant, time remains crucial.....

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The cross-examination of the Head of the eThekwini Municiplality's Integrity Investigations Unit Mbuso Ngcobo  is continuing in the High Court in Durban. Ngcobo is the first state witness to be called in the fraud and corruption trial of the former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede and 21 others. The case is in relation to an allegedly fraudulent, multi-million-rand waste removal tender. Gumede's attorney advocate Jay Naidoo is continuing to probe Ngcobo on the missing minutes of a meeting in which Ngcobo and his team allegedly decided to outsource the investigation into the tender. SABC News reporter, Nonkululeko Hlophe is at court with more details.....

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - An online medical devices company, founded by two KwaZulu-Natal brothers, is fast growing to become a leading eCommerce health platform in South Africa. Ricardo and Nicolas Lognath founded Omninela in 2017 while still being engineering students at the Durban University of Technology. The brothers medical online store, which specializes in smart health devices, offers over five thousand products in various categories. Since its launch, the platform has gone on to partner with some the country's leading medical aid schemes and won the iLembe Chamber of Commerce's entrepreneur competition Iast year. Speaking to Newsbreak, Ricardo explains how the e-health platform embraces technology to assist people in living longer and healthier lives...

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - As the world celebrates the International Day of Mathematics today, the focus shifts to the dismal 2022 Matric results in South Africa and ways forward in order to fill the gap and ensure that learners get as much support as possible. Education and training franchises like "A+ Students" are leading the field in guiding children as young as two and a half years old to enjoy and thrive at maths using basic techniques and tools - one being the ancient Japanese Soroban - which is a form of Abacus. Founder of A+ Students, Marlene Mouton says its imperative that children get a solid foundation when it comes to mathematics and there's no better way to start than through tried & tested methods of learning... 

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Nelson Mandela Community Youth Centre at Chatsworth, south of Durban are calling on all possible job seekers to attend a workshop tomorrow aimed at equipping individuals with skills needed to apply for a job. From locating trustworthy job advertisement sites, to creating a CV and interview tips, the workshop is aimed at helping as many people to empower themselves to find employment. It will take place tomorrow between 9am and 12pm. Workshop convener, Vijay Gangadaran says such an initiative is crucial in curbing the rising unemployment rate in South Africa...

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo -  KwaZulu-Natal police are intensifying their search for a two-month old boy who was abducted during a home invasion at Welbedacht in Chatsworth, south of Durban. According to police, armed suspects broke into the home on Saturday night and allegedly robbed the family of some of their belongings. It's believed the suspects grabbed the baby while fleeing the scene. KZN police spokesperson, Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Netshiunda is urging the public to be on the lookout for the infant......

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - NEHAWU members in KwaZulu-Natal are forging ahead with their strike action despite the Labour Appeals court this morning issuing an order interdicting with immediate effect essential service workers affiliated to he union from continuing with their strike or any other form of industrial action. Nehawu members have been on strike since the 6th of March demanding a 10 percent salary increase while the employer is offering 4.7 percent. The court has further ordered NEHAWU to inform its members of the order by means of publication through social media and email by no later than 1pm today.  The department of health has welcomed the latest labour court judgement. SABC News reporter Nonjabulo Mtungwa-Makamu is at Greys Hospital in Pietermaritzburg where hundreds of protesters are gathered...

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The trial of former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede and 21 others has resumed at the High Court in Durban. It was adjourned on Friday to allow the State to provide Gumede's legal team with further documents. The case against Gumede and others is related to alleged fraud in a multi-million Durban Solid Waste removal tender in 2017. They face over two-thousand charges that include conspiracy to commit corruption, corruption, fraud, money laundering and racketeering. SABC news reporter, Nonkululeko Hlophe is at court and has the latest on the proceedings....

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The Assembly of the Unemployed says government needs to stop cutting the budget of key sectors - because this is why unemployment continues to grow. The civil society organisation says widespread budgetary cuts to the public sector is having a negative impact on the economy, because jobs are not being created. Organiser of the Assembly - Matthews Hlabane says government needs to invest in job creating alternatives...

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - In an effort to curb food waste and alleviate hunger in South Africa, non-profit organisation SA Harvest and a local alcohol manufacturer have launched a first of its kind innovation that will see by-products of its beer brewing process used to produce bread. Dubbed "Bread of the Nation", this innovative initiative uses high-quality, locally grown grains of which its by-product will be re-purposed to produce an initial 30,000 loaves. CEO of SA Harvest,  Alan Browde says thousands of vulnerable people from across the country will benefit from this project...

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Criticism has been levelled against the Tripartite Alliance for failing to buffer an amicable solution between the ANC-led government and COSATU-affiliated trade unions. Political analyst Prof. Dirk Kotze explains that while the ANC government may have interests as a poltical party, their hands are tied when they step in to a government role...

The National Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) has vowed to intensify its national strike action over wages in the second week of protest. This as the Labour Appeals Court is expected to hand down judgement on today over an appeal of government's move to interdict the strike. Nehawu says negotiations at the bargaining council to bring the strike to an end have failed, as the workers continue with their call for a 10 percent increase. The union has announced that other Cosatu unions in the public sector will this week join in on the strike action. Katlego Legodi filed this report... 

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Organisers of South Africa's biggest electronic dance music event, say stringent security measures have been implemented to ensure the safety of patrons. After a two year hiatus due to COVID19, Ultra Music Festival is expected to attract around 50-thousand revellers in Cape Town and Johannesburg respectively. With over 20 local and international Dj's, the festival is expected to contribute generously to the local economies and tourism sectors. CEO & Founder of the Unit Group, Shaun Duwe says  thousands of local jobs were created in the build up to the events...

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The South African Medical Association (SAMA) says governments failure to prioritise the health-care sector in its budgets over the years has led to the mass strike action negatively affecting patient care across the country. Members affiliated to trade union, NEHAWU are calling for a 10 to 12% salary increase, while government has only offered three. Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla says that up to four people have died, possibly due to the effects of the ongoing strike. The Gauteng and Eastern Cape governments obtained interdicts against NEHAWU to prevent it from stopping its members from obstructing the delivery of health services to those who need them. SAMA Chairperson, Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa is imploring government to compensate striking workers in order to allow patient care to go ahead unhindered...

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A brave mother of two from Shallcross, south of Durban is looking to motivate people through her memoir "A Father's Daughter". The book acts as a journey through grief & healing - and follows the sudden loss of her father due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Swastika Juggernath manages a sneaker factory in Pinetown and has a PhD in Business Sciences, but decided to delve into writing, after her mind raced with thoughts around life, death and fulfillment. She says she does not aim to become a prolific author or drive sales of her book, but rather to inspire people who struggle to deal with the loss of a loved one...

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - With the Margate Airport in the south of KwaZulu-Natal getting an R11-million upgrade by government - local destinations in the wild coast region are hopeful this will help boost tourism in the area. General manager of Sun Internationals Wild Coast Sun - Peter Tshidi says ever since the end of the pandemic, tourists have been hesitant to travel along the roads due to the poor conditions and crime. However, with just a month away from the Easter period, Tshidi is confident that the area will now reclaim itself as one of the top tourist destinations in the country...

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Cast away with this week's Newsbreak Fishing Report brought to you by KZN angler Sanjay Ramsarup...

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Electoral rights group "My Vote Counts" is concerned that the Independent Electoral Commission's mandate to hold free and fair elections next year is being undermined. This follows the announcement from National Treasury that the IEC's budget is being cut by R240 million - a year before the 2024 General Election. This brings the total budget allocated to the IEC to over two billion rand in the run up to the elections. But the IEC faces a myriad of challenges in the next 12 months: which includes the successful implementation of the newly adopted Electoral Amendment Act and addressing record voter turnout lows. Executive Director Minhaj Jeenah says this proves that government doesn't care about making the electoral process more accessible...

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to grow and evolve in South Africa, uncertainties remain about the true potential of an improving technology that can impact and improve virtually every sector. The talk of the town recently has been a chatbot known as "ChatGPT" - which not only mimics a human conversationalist, but can also write and debug computer programs, compose student essays, answer test questions and even write poetry or song lyrics. With that in mind, many employees are now concerned about what these AI advancements will mean for their career prospects. Africa MD at Jack Hammer Global Advaita Naidoo says AI should not be feared, but rather we should learn more about and embrace the almost endless possibilities they can provide...  

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - South Africa is on track to boost the local tourism sector as industry players continue to attract global giants. This as Tourism KwaZulu-Natal participates at ITB-Berlin - the World's Leading Travel Trade Show currently underway in Germany. The event gathers the who's who of the travel industry, attended by over 180 countries showcasing over 10,000 exhibitors. Tourism KZN spokesperson, Pinky Radebe is at the event. She explains the goal outcomes expected upon returning home...

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Labour analyst Michael Bagraim warns that the public sector is likely to embark on the "mother of all strikes". Public servants have sought a 6% salary increase - to which government could only offer 3%. This is likely to result in widespread strike season- as employees demand inflation related salary increases amid the rising cost of living. Currently NEHAWU members are embarking on a nationwide strike - demanding 10%. Bagraim explains how South Africa's labour force is losing morale and productivity due to salary increases that are not market related...

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Environmental activists from across Durban will converge at the inaugural eThekwini Enviro Week later this month as a call to action to work together to care for the environment. Among the several environmental issues facing the metro, climate change has caused the greatest impact which saw devastation across due to the April 2022 floods. Activities of the week will centre around cleaning up the environment, recycling, reducing and reusing waste - with practical ideas on how to minimise the impact on the climate. Enviro Week Team Leader, Pandora Long tell us more in this week's Greenscene...

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Energy analyst, Hilton Trollip says that the newly appointed Minister of Electricity, Dr. Kgosientso Ramokgopa must be free of political interference in order to implement the Energy Action Plan effectively. President, Cyril Ramaphosa says Ramokgopa's main focus areas will be to increase the electricity availability factor, and work on several power stations across the country, which are not performing optimally. Trollip says while Ramokgopa may have the qualifications for the job, he is lacking experience...

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Today (Wednesday March 08th) marks International Women's Day - celebrated annually to bring attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights and violence against women. This year's theme "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality" is a pertinent one, as it sheds light on the importance of protecting the rights of women and girls in digital spaces, all while addressing online gender-based violence. These topics and more will be atop the agenda at a Women's Day event scheduled for this weekend in Durban, hosted by the South African Women Lawyers Association (SAWLA). National President, Nomaswazi Shabangu-Mndawe echoed the recent sentiments of the United Nations, saying that the focus on closing gender gaps in tech and innovation couldn't be more timely... 

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Cape Town's MMC for Safety and Security has vowed to deploy more police officers in hotspot areas, following a spike in hijackings. Recently, a 23-year-old man was arrested for an attempted hijacking in Mitchell's Plain, Cape Town. At the weekend, Metro Police officers driving down Highlands Drive towards the Jakes Gerwel Intersection were flagged down by an elderly man who jumped out of his car. He told the officers that three suspects attempted to hijack his car and that one of them even beat him over the head with an unknown object. JP Smith says their new approach looks to ensure they get the upper hand against crime in the Mother City...

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Animal Welfare organisations are urging pet owners to vaccinate their dogs for rabies as cases spike across the eThekwini Metro. The Department of Agriculture in KwaZulu-Natal says it is concerned about the high number of rabies cases reported around the city, mostly in the western part of Durban. Co-founder of Phoenix Animal Care and Treatment (PACT), Neeri Naidoo says there are laws stating that pets must be vaccinated against rabies and failure to do so if caught, could result in prosecution...

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Nelson Mandela Foundation says it is disappointed in the lack of youth representation within the new cabinet. CEO, Sello Hatang says he hopes the new appointments see this as an opportunity to bring urgency in the fight for a better future. He says that as we head closer to the 2024 elections, young people must reflect on the leadership in the country, and question, is this how we move forward as a society...

Political parties expressed mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa's cabinet reshuffle. President Ramaphosa announced a number of changes to his executive last night at Pretoria's Union Buildings, including the appointment of Paul Mashatile as his deputy. Dr. Kgosientso Ramokgopa was named as the Minister of Electricity and will be bestowed with specific powers to end the load-shedding crisis - these include controlling all critical aspects of the Energy Action Plan. Busi Chimombe reports...