Day: March 19, 2025
Ekurhuleni metro police face arrest calls following illegal strike action
While the striking members of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) have returned to their posts following their Wednesday protest which disrupted traffic in the city, Ian Cameron, the DA’s
Read MoreMahikeng residents face 20 years of sewage spills, water woes – SABC News
Access to water and sanitation is recognised as a fundamental human right, essential for health, dignity and prosperity, according to the United Nations (UN) Water. But for many in South
Read MoreNorth West allocates R55,7 billion for this financial year – SABC News
The North West MEC for Finance, Kenetswe Mosenogi, says R55,7 billion has been allocated for this financial year. This money is geared towards addressing the government’s priorities, including fiscal prudence,
Read MoreTrump reacts to Canada hitting back at U.S. with tariffs on $29.8B worth of goods
The federal government announced a plan on Wednesday to slap tariffs on $29.8 billion worth of American goods to hit back against U.S. President Donald Trump after he imposed punishing
Read MoreHow SAWS's new warning system helps save lives during severe weather
As the impact of severe weather events intensifies, timely communication becomes critical. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) said its Impact-Based Severe Weather Warning System was designed to alert the
Read MoreFrom apartheid struggles to judge president: Vuka Shabalala's journey unveiled
KwaZulu-Natal ANC convener Jeff Radebe and the country’s top legal minds are among the dignitaries that will attend the book launch of the province’s retired judge president Vuka Shabalala. The
Read MoreZebre next challenge in Jurenzo’s quest to be ‘world-class’
Jurenzo Julius is aiming for “precision” in Saturday’s URC match against Zebre as the Sharks centre looks to live up to Springbok standards. The Italian side will arrive at Kings
Read MoreZandile Gumede R300m fraud trial halted as key witness falls ill
The Durban High Court had to adjourn early on Wednesday in the corruption trial of 22 people, including former mayor of eThekwini municipality Zandile Gumede, as the State witness had
Read MoreEkurhuleni MMC promises to respond to EMPD officers’ grievances – SABC News
Ekurhuleni Public Safety MMC Sizakele Masuku has promised protesting metro police officers that the City will respond to their grievances soon. The officers held a protest outside the municipality offices
Read MoreDA in Gauteng criticises budget allocation for health – SABC News
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has criticised the budget allocation for health saying it made no provision to pay off more than R4 billion owed to suppliers and fill
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