Simmering tension in Mozambique ahead of court ruling on disputed October election

Mozambique's Constitutional Council is TOMORROW ( Monday 23rd Dec.) set to officially proclaim the outcome of the country's October presidential election results following a validation process. Mozambicans are calling for transparency after the Frelimo party, which has governed the country since it…

Dying to be men

As families across South Africa embrace the festive season, cherishing time with loved ones, many in the Eastern Cape are grappling with heartbreak. The ongoing 2024 summer initiation season, now in its fourth week since launching on 15 November, has tragically claimed the lives of 20 young boys an…

Drowning: How to avoid this very real risk

Each year South Africa records an average of close to 1 thousand 500 fatal drownings with children under 5 in the highest risk group. These incidents occur in various settings, from swimming pools to rivers and coastal areas. KwaZulu-Natal province is reportedly the epicentre of drowning cases, owi…

Scammers ready to pounce this festive season

The South African Banking Risk Information Centre -- SABRIC -- says there's been a significant spike in online shopping scams during the holiday season. And, while families and friends gear up for the holidays, scammers and criminals are getting ready to pounce. In 2023, South Africans lost almost …

All you need to know when stopped by traffic police

Heavy traffic is being reported on Gauteng's major highways and arterial routes as motorists leave the province for various holiday destinations ahead of Christmas. Most of the pressure is along the NI, N3 and N4 highways. Traffic authorities are urging motorists to adhere to road rules and reduce …

POPCRU decry overwork for traffic police during festive season

As the festive season peaks, traffic officers are on the frontlines ensuring road safety. The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union - POPCRU - has raised  concerns about poor working conditions and severe understaffing, calling for immediate government support. With the Department of Transport's 46…

Holiday travel peaks at borders ahead of Christmas

South Africa's borders experienced the busiest day of the festive season YESTERDAY with tens of thousands of people leaving and entering the country. The surge in numbers corresponds with the festive season, a time typically marked by increased travel pressure and heightened passenger volumes. The …

Relief as compromise leads to full implementation of BELA Act

President Cyril Ramaphosa YESTERDAY instructed the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube to fully implement the BELA Act. This after he signed a Presidential Proclamation bringing the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act into operation without changes to two contentious sections of the Act.  Th…

Research on holiday driving trends reveals that speeding does not save time but increases risks

New research from Discovery Insure on holiday driving trends has highlighted a worrying 26% increase in speeding during the festive season, with many drivers exceeding speed limits by at least 10km/h. The study focuses on key routes in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and the Western Cape, revealing that Ja…

Little contestation for the Top 6 positions of the EFF

There has been very little contestation for the Top 6 positions of the EFF at the party's 3rd National People's Assembly taking place at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Soweto. EFF Julius Malema has overwhelming been elected to serve a third term as the party's President and will lead a top 6 team of off…