Small harbours in the Western Cape have been given a massive boost with an investment of R500 million by government. Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Sihle Zikalala, on Thursday made the announcement during a visit to the Saldanha and Hout Bay Harbour upgrade projects. The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has invested R501 million […]

The ANC is pursuing a defamation case against Andre de Ruyter after allegations he made in a televised interview. ANC threatens to sue De Ruyter if he has not laid criminal charges in the next week Photos: Stock/Twitter The African National Congress (ANC) is pressing ahead with its defamation case against former Eskom CEO Andre […]

Article originally published on GroundUp By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik The Eastern Cape Department of Education says it is investigating at least six teachers at different schools for assault and corporal punishment. This comes two weeks after matriculants at a school in KwaBhaca, formerly known as Mount Frere, accused the principal of beating them with a hose pipe after they […]

Former United States president Donald Trump claims he would be able to end the war in Ukraine in a single day if re-elected president. Trump is reportedly going for his second bid for the presidency in 2024, despite facing rape allegations, lawsuits and criminal charges. ALSO READ: Trump groped me on flight, woman tells US civil […]

South Africa has one of the world’s most expansive social grant system: 47% of the population relies on a monthly grant. Of these, 18 million are permanent beneficiaries and about 10 million receive a temporary Social Relief of Distress Grant. This was introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic for working-age adults who do not receive formal […]

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has released the upgraded series of banknotes and coins, which are expected to go into circulation from today. According to the bank, the upgraded notes and coins have enhanced security features and new designs. While the banknote designs will remain largely similar to that of old, with an enhanced […]

Self-proclaimed millionaire and fraud accused Sandile Shezi said he is not on the run from the law, but will be running for president in the 2024 elections. ALSO READ: Sandile Shezi: Self-proclaimed millionaire on the run SANDILE SHEZI DENIES BEING ON THE RUN AND LAUNCHES POLITICAL PARTY FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT According to City Press, the controversial […]

Parliament passes the bill to make sign language South Africa’s 12th official language, legally protecting people with impaired hearing. South Africa to add sign language as the 12th additional language. Image: iStock A bill that will make sign language the twelfth official language of the country has been unanimously passed by the National Assembly. ALSO […]

Africa’s valuable ocean resources have drawn the interest of foreign nations, particularly those in the West and Asia. How they exploit these resources can be problematic because these oceans offer a wide range of important resources – from fish to minerals and hydrocarbons – that are also crucial to the continent’s economy and food security. […]

Government has joined the rest of the world in commemorating the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2023. This day is set aside across the globe to realise and raise the importance of press freedom. This year’s commemoration takes place under the theme: “Freedom of expression as a driver for all […]

As a member of the ICC, South Africa has a legal duty to fully cooperate with the court, including the execution of Putin’s arrest warrant. International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands. Image: GroundUp. The International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin of Russia for alleged war crimes, and his possible participation […]

State power utility Eskom has announced that load shedding will be ramped up to higher stages this afternoon (Tuesday) due to delays in the return to service of at least nine generating units. Stage 6 load shedding will commence from 4 pm this afternoon until 5 am on Wednesday morning. This will be followed by […]

Popular and academic literature is replete with examples of how to cope with daily stresses. Mental health professionals have also long researched and implemented strategies to deal with burnout from workplace stressors. Coping with stress is not a new phenomenon. But COVID-19 and the responses to the pandemic have increased our attention on how people […]

The ANC accused former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter of attempting to de-campaign the party ahead of the 2024 elections after reports emerged that his allegations of the involvement of high-ranking party members’ involvement in corruption at the power utility came from a dodgy source. DE RUYTER’S ALLEGATIONS BASED ON UNSUBSTANTIATED CLAIMS BY APARTHEID-ERA SPY […]

Earlier this year, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant of arrest for Russian President Vladimir Putin for alleged war crimes in Ukraine. The leader is invited to visit South Africa for the BRICS Summit in August. WESTERN CAPE TAKES A STAND AGAINST PUTIN’S INVITATION TO BRICS SUMMIT On Thursday, 27 April, the Democratic […]

The City is preparing to introduce its no-cost property homeownership transfer program, aimed at unlocking various opportunities for eligible beneficiaries. This initiative will enable City tenants to become owners of their rental units, among other benefits. An allocation of R38 million has been dedicated to driving this program over the next three years, with the goal of […]

A prophet has no honour in their homeland, goes the biblical adage. But of the many places that journalist, author and activist Ruth Weiss has lived – Germany (where she was born), South Africa, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), Britain, Zambia and Denmark – which is her home? On 28 April, South Africa’s president will bestow […]

The South African Police Service (SAPS) District Commissioner of Tshwane, Major General Nengovhela has launched the Traditional Policing Concept in the Tshwane District. SAPS TO WORK HAND-IN-HAND WITH TSHWANE TRADITIONAL LEADERS The traditional houses of the Amandebele Ba Lebelo Traditional Council in Hammanskraal, under the leadership of Kgosi Kekana and Amandebele Ndzundza Sokhulumi Traditional Authority in Bronkhorstspruit, […]

Ramaphosa’s spokesperson clarified that South Africa remains a signatory to the Rome Statute and will continue to campaign for equal application of international law. President Cyril Ramaphosa and His Excellency President Hage Geingob lead their respective delegations in official talks on the occasion of the Republic of Namibia State Visit at the Union Buildings in […]

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, confirmed on Tuesday that South Africans who were stranded in Sudan have now safely crossed into Egypt after a 72-hour ceasefire was agreed. “We evacuated not only South Africans,” Pandor said, speaking on the sidelines of the Finland State Visit at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. According […]

Former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter will appear before Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) on Wednesday, 26 April, to account for his statements about rampant corruption at the power utility. ALSO READ: WATCH: De Ruyter says evidence suggests Eskom is a ‘feeding trough’ for the ANC DE RUYTER CLAIMS HE REPORTED CORRUPTION TO […]

The recent arrival of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) presidential entourage, in the Eastern Cape, inspired many people… writes Godfrey Sigwela. Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane welcomed his valuable guests at Bulembu Airport without any problems. It appears that he had a solid strategic plan. He did not violate any of the Home Affairs department regulations… […]

Action SA leader Herman Mashaba will give out R50 000.00 as a reward for information on the murderers of the two boys in Soweto R50 000.00 reward offered for information about the Soweto boys’ killer Image: Rainer and Brandon Anderson / Flickr The dead bodies of Tshiamo Rabanye, 6, and Nqobizitha Zulu, 5, from Soweto, […]

The South African government’s decision to discontinue the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) has sparked fears in those who depend on the work permits. Immigrants, mostly Zimbabweans, crowd the entrance of a government refugee centre in Johannesburg, in 2008. Image: The Conversation. Hundreds of thousands of Zimbabweans have flocked to South Africa to escape economic hardship […]

The DA has announced Dr Mpho Phalatse as the party’s mayoral candidate in Johannesburg following the resignation of Thapelo Amad. Former City of Johannesburg Mayor, Dr Mpho Phalatse. Image via Twitter/@mphophalatse1. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has announced Dr Mpho Phalatse as the party’s mayoral candidate in the City of Johannesburg following the resignation of […]