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Urgent call from Rural Doctors Association to prioritise healthcare recruitment
The Rural Doctors Association of Southern Africa urges the Department of Health to prioritise the recruitment of healthcare professionals in rural areas, following the recent approval to hire 1,650 workers amid a growing healthcare crisis.
Social worker warns MiDesk backpacks could be used as weapons at schools
Midesk backpacks will cause a psychological burden to kids and limit their movement.
Inside the extraordinary life of a Western Cape man living in a cave for nearly two decades
Discover the extraordinary life of a man who has embraced off-grid living in a cave for 18 years, transforming his dwelling into a sanctuary filled with faith and creativity.
Asavela Mqokiyana on motherhood, career evolution, and industry challenges
Actress Asavela Mqokiyana shares her heartfelt journey back to the entertainment industry, revealing how motherhood has transformed her career choices and aspirations.
January in South Africa: A month of mixed beginnings
Explore the complexities of January in South Africa, a month marked by educational challenges, financial aid frustrations, and the promise of change as the nation reflects on its past and looks towards a hopeful future.
Physical Sciences maverick from rural KZN excels in matric exams and in top 10 in province
Shai Pitout, a learner from Little Flower School (LFS) in the quaint town of Ixopo is among the best matric achievers in KZN.
ActionSA to lead a Soweto spazas for locals march
ActionSA will be marching in Soweto, Gauteng to call for the localisation of all spaza shops.
A contrarian view: why blocking the Vodacom-Maziv deal is good for local internet consumers
If Vodacom had succeeded in this deal, poorer, rural South Africans would be the ones to suffer, the author says.
Three pit bulls attack and kill 67-year-old owner in the Eastern Cape
The man had been breeding with the dogs for years but they suddenly turned ferocious and killed him.
Lucky Mthembu: From Survivor to Champion of Change against Gender-Based Violence
Lucky Unganqotshwa Mthembu, the CEO of the Southern Africa Women of Note (SAWON) Foundation can be considered a poster-child of hope in the face of gender-based violence.
SA Post Office on the brink despite R10bn from taxpayers
The South African Post Office is set to be liquidated next month, following a recent financial projection by Business Rescue Practitioners.
Lifting 800 million people out of extreme poverty: Lessons for South Africa from China
The two leaders issued a joint statement in which China commits to ‘sharing with South Africa experience in poverty alleviation and rural revitalisation; in building poverty alleviation model villages and offering support for South Africa’s co-ordinated urban and rural development’.
China will assist SA in eliminating poverty, says Presidency
China said it continues to make efforts to enhance the lives of South Africans.
Recycling opportunities for jobless women
MOST jobless women might be discouraged by statistics indicating a growing number of them falling victim to unemployment, but they must keep on fighting as there are opportunities for grabs, said a Durban-based clean environment activist.
Elevate HER: ‘Give young people a chance’, homeless woman begs government to do right by unhoused people
Thobile stands at the traffic lights (robots) just outside of Westville Mall, with a cup in hand, begging motorists and pedestrians alike for spare change. However, she has big dreams.
Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation and Cotton On invest in youth-led mental health initiatives
Young people in each region were engaged at each step
R1. 4bn to improve municipal water services in rural KZN
The National Department of Water and Sanitation has recently committed to funding R1. 4 billion towards the Ugu, uMkhanyakude, and uThukela district municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal to improve water services in rural municipalities.
SOPA: Premier vows to rebuild KwaZulu-Natal’s economy
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli said as part of rebuilding the economy, in the 100 days since he assumed office, his department was committing to a programme of action.
Academy Award winning actress Lupita Nyong’o visits diamond mine
The mine supports equal opportunities for women and girls
Agri sector reacts to Steenhuisen’s GNU Cabinet post
His appointment has been met with mixed reaction in the agricultural sector.
Musa Zondi’s grand plan to end poverty
Veteran IFP politician Musa Zondi was unveiled as the new MEC for the powerful and influential Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (Edtea) portfolio in KwaZulu-Natal by newly elected IFP Premier Thami Ntuli.
The security challenges ahead
Most South Africans live in fear of rampant violent crime, with confidence in policing plunging to an all-time low of 21 percent in 2021/22. Under successive ministers, and the absence of proper oversight, corruption and nepotism escalated along with continuing political interference. All parties in our new unity government must stand firm in ensuring that the best possible candidate is appointed to this crucial safety portfolio.
Graduate reveals how women in rural SA cope with the scourge of GBV
Although gender-based-violence is a well-known epidemic in South Africa, women in rural areas face an added pressure of shame due to cultural belief. So, they are forced to find unique ways to cope with this violence.
There is no chicken shortage in the country, says SA Poultry Association
The SA Poultry Association (SAPA) gave a report to two government organisations saying that there is no need to continue with tax refunds on chicken imports, as doing so would be illegal.
Motorists in townships, rural areas on average only buy R100-R200 fuel- FRA
This as the AA said that according to data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), motorists can expect a slight increase to fuel in April while diesel users can expect a decrease as reported by the Cape Times.