Debunking The Root Cause Of recent Anti-Immigration protests in South Africa

Scores of March and March movement members including some political formations marched to the Gauteng Legislature to deliver their memorandum of grievances midweek. The protesters say they are demonstrating against the influx of undocumented foreign nationals in the country. The same group held a s…

Why South Africa's new diabetes dashboard matters in tackling one of the country's leading causes of death

South Africa has taken a major step in tackling diabetes with the launch of its first National Diabetes Dashboard, giving healthcare workers near real-time access to critical patient data. The dashboard,  was developed through a multidisciplinary effort by the National Health Laboratory Service (NH…

Diluted diesel detrimental to cars engine and costly for motorists

INTRO: Concerns have been raised over a marked rise in adulterated diesel in South Africa, following investigations by Bidvest Protea Coin that found over 100 suspected illicit fuel depots. Speaking to other news outlets , Bidvest Protea Coin chief operating officer, Waal de Waal, expressed his con…

AA raises concerns about the safety of certain cars being sold to South African drivers

New concerns are being raised about the safety of certain cars being sold to South African drivers. Automobile Association (AA has expressed concerns following the latest #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign crash test results from Global NCAP, which revealed that  certain vehicles in South Africa received…

Analysis: "The fact that South Africa hasn't grown its informal economy is probably a missed opportunity"

South Africa has a joblessness crisis and  fixing it will take fresh thinking to find a solution.  Over the past 10 years, South Africa has created only 130 000 new formal work opportunities on average a year – not nearly enough to absorb the 12-million work seekers currently unemployed. According …

Former DRC President Joseph Kabila Reacts to US Sanctions

The US has imposed sweeping sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of backing the M23 rebel group. Washington alleges he provided financial support, encouraged defections from the Congolese army and even "sought to launch attacks" on the military from…

National Dialogue Steering Committee Forges Ahead With It's Preparations

The National Dialogue's Steering Committee says mechanisms are in place to ensure that the country's citizens, through the National Dialogue, are not only heard but that the process is responsive.  The Steering Committee, consisting of over a hundred leaders from various sectors of society, is task…

Soweto Giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates Clash at FNB Stadium

Kaizer Chiefs' current form suggests TODAY's highly anticipated Soweto Derby against arch-rivals Orlando Pirates will not be a repeat of February's one-sided affair at the same venue. Chiefs who are currently third on the log, were annihilated on that occasions. Mathematically, Amakhosi can still w…

US President Donald Trump Speaks Out Following Latest Shooting Incident

US President, Donald Trump says an armed man had attempted to breach a security checkpoint at the Hilton Hotel in Washington. That's where the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner was being held. Trump was evacuated from the event after a gunman opened fire. The suspect is in custo…

GunFree South Africa Calls For The Silencing Of Guns

Shock and confusion continue to reel in Emmarentia Johannesburg following the fatal shooting of a 48 year old Pakistan national last Sunday. This follows a road rage incident where the wife of the deceased was also shot and is believed to be still in hospital. The tragic incident which was captured…