Electricity minister introduces independent transmission programme

Earlier today, Dr Kgosientso Ramokgopa held a press briefing where he announced that government will reach out to the private sector about the construction of transmission lines through the Independent Transmission Programme, a move that will add at least 3000 megawatts of energy to the national gr…

Women For Change and cross-sectoral stakeholders call for Gender-Based Violence & Femicide to be declared a National Disaster!

Women for Change, in coalition with multi-sectoral stakeholders, including activists, businesses, and civil society organisations, will gather at the Union Buildings next week to demand that the South African government declare Gender-Based Violence and Femicide a National Disaster. For more on thi…

The national budget has become the point of contention among political parties with one of the reasons being the proposal of a 0.5 percent value-added tax increase from May.

The national budget has become the point of contention among political parties with one of the reasons being the proposal of a 0.5 percent value-added tax increase from May. The ANC is confident of securing adequate consensus to pass the fiscal policy framework in the parliamentary portfolio commit…

The DA remains opposed to any VAT increases proposed in the national budget, a position which has hit the Government of National Unity with severe turbulence.

The DA on the other hand remain opposed to any VAT increases proposed in the national budget, a position which has hit the Government of National Unity with severe turbulence. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Karabo Khakhau, DA National Spokesperson

How innovation can solve SA’s water challenges

As South Africa continues to search for sound solutions in order to tackle the ongoing water challenges. CHIETA CEO Yershen Pillay says the chemical industries have the power to solve the water scarcity problem in the country. According to him, a new approach with innovative, long-term, sustainable…

Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally in France has been found guilty of misappropriation of public funds and barred from running for office for five years.

Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally in France has been found guilty of misappropriation of public funds and barred from running for office for five years. She has also been sentenced to four years in prison, two of which were commuted to wearing an electronic monitoring device. Th…

Nationwide Justice for Cwecwe March

The tragic rape of seven-year old Cwecwe has fuelled nationwide outrage, with several marches taking place across the country today. Many activists are saying now is the time to unite in action against the violence perpetrated against women and children. Joining us to discuss the significance of to…

AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit put out a statement rejecting with contempt any suggestion that the unit is protecting a suspected rapist from investigation.

AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit put out a statement rejecting with contempt any suggestion that the unit is protecting a suspected rapist from investigation. The unit does however confirm they represent Jaco Pieterse, Principal of Bergview College in Matatiele. What exactly are they representi…

#JusticeForCwecwe "The only thing that we are speaking on currently is on the report that is in our own disposal, and that report is a report produced by us which gives an event of what happened from the day of incident until today" Vuyiseka Mboxela

Guest: Vuyiseka Mboxela

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aQuellé is classified a natural spring water - it is not chemically treated and bottled in its original purity. aQuellé is registered with the South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA) and adheres to their stringent standards. aQuellé also has 10 fruity sparkling flavours to choose…