NUMSA embarks on strike action at ArcelorMittal SA

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has embarked on a strike at ArcelorMittal South Africa in response to the company's decision to retrench 107 workers just before Christmas. NUMSA National Spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, spoke to Elvis Presslin to discuss the strike a…

Scores to march to Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources

Scores of people from mining-affected communities are marching to the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources today, calling for the recognition of their rights. The march is part of a broader campaign by the Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) to demand mandatory consent fro…

Condemnation and anger over trapped illegal miners comment

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has drawn widespread condemnation and anger following her decision not to rescue illegal miners trapped underground in the North West. When asked about the government's response to scores of illegal miners trapped underground in Stilfontein Minister N…

Tensions run high at the Lebombo port of entry

Tensions are running high at the Lebombo port of entry, where law enforcement agencies have temporarily suspended the processing of people and cargo due to intensified protests. The South African Border Management Authority has taken the decision to protect property and personnel, citing concerns o…

Calls for action to address City of Johannesburg's deteriorating state

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is urging swift action to address the City of Johannesburg's deteriorating state. Residents are struggling daily with water outages, Eskom's threats over unpaid bills, and crumbling infrastructure. The foundation highlights the dire need for intervention, citing roads …

Former Joburg mayor demands apology from the City's speaker

Former Joburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda is demanding an apology from City speaker Nobuhle Mthembu. His lawyers argue that Mthembu's recent media statements portrayed him as a criminal before any formal investigation or court ruling. Gwamanda claims this defamation violated his right to presumed innocen…

Mozambican customs officials confirm fresh demonstrations as locals continue protests against FRELIMO election victory

Mozambican customs officials confirmed that demonstrations have started in that country. The presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane of the opposition PODEMOS party, announced three more days of protests starting today. He encouraged supporters to target trade routes with neighboring South African…

"There's more than 4000 people underground... there are several bodies" - North West community pleads with government to urgently assist in the rescue of over 4000 suspected illegal miners

Community members around Stilfontein in the North West have called on government to urgently assist in the rescue of suspected illegal miners who are trapped underground. This as they prepare to use a rope to pull out Zama zamas who have not had food nor water ever since the police, together with t…

Residents of KwaMashu, north of Durban, call for closure of spaza shops amid allegations of capsules found inside a sealed packet of chip

Residents of KwaMashu, north of Durban are calling for the closure of spaza shops owned by foreign nationals.  This after teachers at a KwaMashu school, who have started to inspect snacks children bought at spaza shops, found capsules inside a sealed packet of chips.  There have been several cases …

SAFA president, Danny Jordaan and two others, in court on R1.3 million fraud and theft charges

SAFA president, Danny Jordaan and two others, were expected to appear at the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in the Palm Ridge Magistrate, on Wednesday. This follows alleged reports of his arrest for fraud and theft of one-point-three million rands. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Sports reporter…