THE MORNING BRIEFDeputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Steve Letsike has now said that poverty and food insecurity remain a contributing factor in gender-based violence.
Guest: Steve Letsike : Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
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As Human Rights Day was commemorated, domestic workers across the country said there was little to celebrate. Members of the South African Domestic Service and Allied Workers Union, supported by Congress of South African Trade Unions, marched in Cape Town demanding recognition, protection, and enforcement of their basic labour rights.
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Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has reported encouraging progress in South Africa’s road safety efforts in early 2026, highlighting a notable decline in crashes and fatalities. Speaking at the launch of the ArriveAlive Campaign Easter Road Safety Campaign in Gauteng, she emphasised that while improvements are evident, intensified efforts are still needed ahead of the high-risk Easter travel period.
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Nelson Mandela Bay is once again grappling with a deepening electricity crisis, as collapsing high-voltage pylons leave large parts of the metro without power for weeks. The latest outages have exposed years of neglected maintenance, severe budget shortfalls, and mounting economic losses, with businesses and residents increasingly losing patience.
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