There is a huge demand for small businesses that just need funding and support - Minister of Small Business Development Stela Ndabeni

Minister of Small Business Development Stella Ndabeni says they are now focused on meeting the target of creating jobs through creation and support of small businesses. Ndabeni says the private sector also has to work with government to support the establishment and success of small businesses. Bon…

Youth unemployment remains South Africa's biggest youth challenge – NYDA CEO

The CEO of the National Youth Development Agency says unemployment is a big factor defining life for youth in South Africa today. CEO of NYDA, Ndumiso Kubheka, states that the agency faces funding challenges in meeting the financial needs of the youth. Kubheka says their funding can only cover 2600…

Youth Employment Service says they are working with private sector to address youth unemployment

Youth Employment Service says it has worked with private sector to create over 200 000 employment opportunities. YES's Bongekile Mzolo  they are still working and pushing for more as it is not enough. YES says it is helping skill young people from schools and universities to help in fast tracking t…

Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's case postponed to Wednesday

The case of alleged underworld kingpin Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and three co-accused, has been postponed to Wednesday in the High Court in Johannesburg. The accused were in court this morning. Matlala is accused of orchestrating the failed attempt to kill his former girlfriend, Tebogo Thobejane, busi…

US Iran deal depends on compliance: International relations expert

Pakistan and Qatar have welcomed the preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as an important step towards peace and lasting stability in the region. While still a framework, the deal marked the biggest breakthrough t…

Buses depart Durban as repatriation process continues

Buses have arrived at Durban's Sherwood Hall playground to start repatriation of thousands of displaced Malawian nationals to their country of origin. The group had sought refuge at the site after targeted threats from anti-foreigner groups forced them to flee their communities. Humanitarian groups…

Sibiya urges caution over overseas recruitment processes

MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma says the government, working with international partners, successfully repatriated the mortal remains of Sihle Makhanye from Russia after a 69-day process. He says the remains travelled via Istanbul before arriving in South Africa and were hande…

Cape crime crisis coalition warns gangs exploit school holidays.

Anti-crime activists and community leaders on the Cape Flats, Western Cape are raising alarm over the growing number of young people being drawn into gangsterism. Poverty, unemployment, school dropouts, and a lack of recreational facilities are among the factors being blamed. Activists say gangs of…

Backlog leaves children invisible without birth registration.

The Children Institute and Legal Resources Centre wants the Western Cape High Court to order home affairs to develop and execute a plan to clear its birth registration backlog. The institute says thousands of children currently live without legal recognition and documentation denying them access to…

DA flags underreporting of child pregnancy cases

The DA has submitted a comprehensive dossier to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to investigate the numerous failures of government departments in reporting child pregnancy, which in many cases is evidence of statutory rape and a violation of a child's right.  Bongiwe Zwane Spoke t…