Defence counsel claims innocence of accused 3 in Meyiwa murder
Defence counsel, Charles Mnisi, insists that Carlos Mncube, was not involved in the murder.
South Africa
Significant increase in cocaine use in SA over years, SANCA reports
SANCA says cocaine use has increased significantly over the years
Eastern Cape Health department weighs in on Sizwe Kupelo’s arrest
Eastern Cape Health Department says it welcomes any move that promotes good and clean governance.
Right to life still under threat in post-apartheid SA: Amnesty
‘The right to life and dignity continues to be trampled on’ : Amnesty International
70% of South Africans report high stress levels: Ipsos survey
Ipsos survey reveals that around 70% of South Africans feel incapable of coping with life’s demands
Poor communication affects policing in many areas in KZN: Officials
Lack of communication and a poor working relationship between communities affecting policing in KZN.
Activists, political parties launch Week for Palestine
Some political parties have launched the Week for Palestine.
News24 | Chronic kidney disease was essentially a death sentence before HIV treatment became widely available
Chronic kidney disease is damage to the kidney that happens over a period of time – and affects its ability to filter waste products and get rid of fluid properly, Dr Nina Diana tells Spotlight.
Learners who drowned at Centurion Camp laid to rest in Tembisa
The learners who drowned during a discipline camp have been laid to rest.
NPA calls for strong political push on Gupta brothers’ extradition
NPA says there’s a need for a strong political push to accelerate the extradition of the Guptas.
World Earth Day: Planet Vs Plastic And The Role We Have To Play
Redefining Our Relationship with Plastic for a Sustainable Future Every year on April the 22nd, World Earth Day serves as a poignant reminder of our collective responsibility to safeguard our planet and its resources. This year, under the theme, “Planet vs Plastic”, the focus is on urgent action to combat plastic pollution and chart a course towards… Read More »World Earth Day: Planet...
News24 | Three Cape Town SAPS officers appear in court for torturing man to obtain information
Three officers were arrested on Monday, five months after they allegedly assaulted Juma Igiranieza to obtain information from him.
How To Stop Five-Year-Olds From Dying Every Minute This World Malaria Day
Key players must come together to tackle $ 3.7 billion funding shortfall needed to end malaria Goodbye Malaria calls for government, business, and non-profit sectors to work together to eliminate malaria in southern Africa by 2030. Malaria is a preventable and curable disease. Despite tremendous progress made to curb malaria in Africa, it still kills a… Read More »How To Stop...
IEC opens accreditation for all Results Operation Centres
IEC opens accreditation for all Results Operation Centres
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has announced that it has officially opened applications for accreditation at all Results Operations Centres (ROCs) on Wednesday, 24 April 2024.
According to the IEC, a central accreditation system will be used for the national and nine provincial ROCs for the 2024 National and...
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf And The EJS Center Host Amujae High Level Leadership Forum In Kigali
-Supported By H.E. President Paul Kagame And H.E. President Sahle-Work Zewde Founder of the EJS Center and former President of Liberia, H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, alongside H.E. President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Amujae Leaders at the Amujae High-Level Leadership Forum in Kigali. On 18 and 19 April, 2024, the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Centerfor Women and Development...
Those who act with impunity will be brought to book
Those who act with impunity will be brought to book
“Impunity is no longer a given”.
These are the fighting words of National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Advocate Shamila Batohi.
She, alongside the National Prosecuting Authority’s executive committee, was addressing a media roundtable on Wednesday.
READ | NPA ‘a long way down the road’ on its vital rebuild
“The one big...
Immunise To Save Lives
Averting over four million deaths every year1, immunisation is not only critical to saving lives today, but plays a pivotal role in ensuring the health and wellbeing of future generations, laying the foundation for brighter tomorrows for all, writes Bada Pharasi, Chief Executive Officer at the Innovative Pharmaceutical Association South Africa (IPASA), and Professor Hannelie Meyer,… Read...
Twenty-four Giyani villages expected to have running water by June
Twenty-four Giyani villages expected to have running water by June
The Department of Water and Sanitation says all 24 villages, which are part of Phase 1 of Giyani Water Projects, are expected to have running water from their taps by the end of June this year.
“While some of the villages are receiving water from their taps and some have not, the department anticipates that all of...
EPWP to tackle nepotism, focus on skills, employment: Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the EPWP will not be a breeding ground for nepotism.
President Ramaphosa sets sights on five million EPWP jobs in next five years
President Ramaphosa sets sights on five million EPWP jobs in next five years
President Cyril Ramaphosa believes that the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) remains a critical policy instrument to tackle unemployment and reduce poverty as government grapples with high levels of joblessness.
The President has since pledged on behalf of government to improve the EPWP and to...
News24 | ConCourt gives MK Party deadline to file papers in Jacob Zuma election candidacy case
The Constitutional Court has given the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party until Thursday to file answering papers if it wants to oppose the Electoral Commission of SA’s (IEC) appeal against an Electoral Court decision.