The Department of Transport said that the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has been tasked with conducting an investigation to establish the cause of the crash that claimed the lives of 22 mine workers in Limpopo and provide a preliminary report. Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga said that the loss of so many lives and injuries among the working class leaves a permanent blow on the socio-economic well-being of the country, and families and loved ones lose breadwinners and are torn. . .
The police are investigating a culpable homicide case following a vehicle collision on Monday (October 23) on the M1 near the Athol Oakland off ramp.
KwaZulu-Natal’s Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs says that by hosting the SA Music Awards they stand to make more than R63m.
This was an insight shared at a panel discussion on the role of African gas at the AOW Investing in African Energy event being held in Cape Town this week
UN SECRETARY-General António Guterres has raised concern over the escalating conflict in Israel and Gaza and stressed the need to prevent the violence from spreading into the wider regionAccording to a UN statement, the Ministry of Health in Gaza said at least 830 Palestinians have been killed and 4 250 injured, while Israeli media have announced that 1 000 Israelis, including foreign nationals, were killed and at least 2 806 people injuredThe statement further noted that over a tenth of the p. . .
AOW, which started on Monday, will serve as a crucial platform for global leaders
AfriForum said that in its presentation, the civil rights organisation will strongly object to the proposed regulations as they not only trample on recreational water users’ established rights, but also amount to a gross overreach of government power.
A study published in 2022 revealed widespread mental health challenges in South Africa, influenced by factors like adverse childhood experiences (ACE), socio-economic status, geography, age, marital status, and education levels.
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu said that the Child Poverty and the Child Support Grant (CSG) Review Report will ensure a brighter future for all children. According to the department, 13 million children are CSG recipients to the value of R510 a month per child. According to the report, over a quarter of South Africa’s children under five are stunted – too short for their age due to chronic undernutrition.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) asserts that if police constantly combat the illicit sale and consumption of alcohol in communities, the SAPS can strengthen its efforts to combat crime and make communities safer. According to a SAPS statement, alcohol plays a major role in violence and is a major crime driver in South Africa.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile said that there is a need for education policy to constantly evolve, in order to ascertain that children and youth are provided with the best quality of teaching and learning.
The Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has postponed the case against the National Department of Health Senior official, Joseph Themba Popo Maja, 63, to February 13, 2024 for a trial date. National Prosecuting Authority regional spokesperson, Pretoria division, Lumka Mahanjana, said Maja is facing two counts of corruption worth R15 000.
Trade Union organisation Solidarity says it plans to fight against the planned National Health Insurance implementation. The organisation said that they have told parties involved that should they decide to proceed with the NHI, they will request a cost order against them in person in the court process against the NHI.
This year’s BRICS Future Skills Challenge covered topics like Robotic Process Automation (RPA), agri IOT, cyber security, data science, and mobile app development, to name a few. Following a rigorous judging process, the top 15 competitors from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa pitched their concepts in a Dragon’s Den set-up, with five experts on the panel for each area deciding on the winning concept.
Mapaila was addressing the SACP’s Red October Campaign 2023 launch on Sunday in Phuthaditjhaba.
It’s an industry estimated to be valued around R25 million, with an estimated 3 000 Caucasian hair salons and about 34 000 Afro salons in the country.
The accused was a tenant at the complainant’s home.
Rising hit-makers and hip hop lyrical magicians Trallavelle Twins are heading to this year’s “Back to the City” event in the heart of Newtown at Mary Fitzgerald Square aiming to show that two is truly better than one.
The department said that as the festive season drew closer, fraudsters were increasing their unscrupulous methods to trick unsuspecting South Africans into parting with their hard earned money.
The economic value of the support to older persons in South Africa has grown. However, it has not been increased sufficiently to meet the needs of a growing older population, nor has it been adequately linked to inflation, a report released on Sunday by UCT’s Family Caregiving Programme (FCP) has found.
The City of Ekurhuleni has warned communities to be on the look out for snakes as they slither out of hibernation
The DA has launched its 2024 Voter Registration Campaign along Bree Street in the Joburg CBD, where the party flighted the first of its registration posters and unveiled its registration slogan: “Register to Rescue SA”. Leader John Steenhuisen yesterday said the party chose that location in particular because no other city so appropriately, and so tragically symbolised the state of rubble, smoke and debris that South Africa has been reduced to after nearly 30 years.
Landmark collaboration set to improve outcomes for patients with cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic diseases
Rhythm and Blues is making waves as a genre in Africa, according to Spotify, and it has undergone a notable resurgence across the continent, with an average year-on-year growth of 133% on the platform. According to Spotify, R&B in Africa is a testament to the adaptability and creativity of African musicians.
Makgoba said that they are not opposed to the Jewish people but to the policies of Israeli governments, which are becoming ever more extreme.
