Lenasia businesses face power cuts over R60m debt

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City Power conducts electricity cut-off operations in Lenasia, Johannesburg, targeting businesses with R60 million in unpaid bills, as the power utility grapples ...

Cancer hero Isabella’s dream comes true with heart-warming Springbok meet

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Isabella walked hand-in-hand with Kolisi and the Springboks players, and sang the national anthem in front of more than 40 000 rugby supporters.

How Home Affairs plans to go digital

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A key highlight of Schreiber’s address was his announcement of new visa regulations aimed at attracting more skilled workers to South Africa.

Home Affairs clarifies Miss SA contestant saga

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The contestant has been the target of social media users who believe that she should not be competing since both her parents are allegedly not from SA.

Knives out for Joburg mayor

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The JCA indicated that the mayor and his executive have failed to render basic services.

Sanral extends hand to shape learners’ education through bursaries

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The scholarships are open to learners who have a minimum academic average of 60%, irrespective of their subjects. Learners who are in Grade 7 and will be in Grade ...

Unions hopeful of NHI under Motsoaledi

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“Dr Motsoaledi is no stranger to the health portfolio and when he was minister, conditions in public hospitals and clinics were far better than they are now. ”

Independent Media photojournalist bags nomination for Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards

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What better way to celebrate when Independent Media’s very own photojournalist, Ayanda Ndamane, who made the cut, securing a nomination in the News Photography category. ...

Pikitup outlines recovery plan and orders court interdict against striking casual workers

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Parts of Johannesburg are staggered in heaps of uncollected waste, following the ongoing protests by Pikitup part-time workers who are demanding permanent jobs at ...

Rise Mzansi youth leader slams ANCYL ironic anti-crime march

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The ANCYL led an anti-crime march at Giant Stadium in Soshanguve, Pretoria.

Fifteen CCTV cameras installed in Smal Street to combat crime

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To combat this, Mzi Khumalo, MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and the Gauteng Department of e-Government, along with the provincial Department ...

Uncollected trash inflames health hazards as Pikitup protest continues unabated

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Residents of Randburg, Cosmo City, and Zandspruit informal settlement in Joburg north have expressed concerns about the foul smell from uncollected waste due to ...

ActionSA election ad ignites the ‘South African Dream’

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The advert shows ActionSA making the “South African Dream” a reality.

Pikitup promises to enforce no work, no pay principle amid violent casual staff protests

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Pikitup casual waste pickers have been protesting for almost a week, demanding that the waste management company employ them permanently.

Why politicians flock to poor areas to wring votes

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The season of election campaigning has seen political parties flocking in low-income households and communities.

Champion climber eager to fly SA flag at Paris Olympics

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The 22-year-old, who recently was conferred with a cum laude degree in marine biology from Edith Cowan University in Perth, said the love for climbing started at ...

DHET pledges N6 TVET college graduates will enter workplace - Buti Manamela

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As the graduates were dressed in their graduation apparel, Manamela told students that getting an education and earning a qualification is a milestone.

Taxi wars: Yet another Nanduwe and Wata spat

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Reports indicated that a taxi owner and driver were assaulted, and a minibus taxi was torched on Klipspruit Valley Road near Orlando Stadium, the JMPD said.

City of Joburg set to appoint independent mediator to settle Eskom, City Power legal battle

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An independent mediator will be appointed to resolve the legal battle between Eskom and City Power.

SA Rainbow Alliance pledges R3000 grants for jobless men

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With unemployment soaring up to 32. 9% for the first quarter of 2024, as reported by Statistics South Africa Quarterly Labour Force Survey, South African Rainbow ...

New administration boasts of inclusive CoJ budget

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The City of Joburg’s member of the mayoral committee for finance, Dada Morero, lauded the metro’s new administration team for running a profitable and inclusive ...

An inclusive budget for all, says Joburg finance MMC

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Budget for 2024/2025 is ‘inclusive as it prioritises the most vulnerable individuals and communities, while striving for a profitable economy. ’

Gauteng health department lauds nurses as anchors of health sector for International Nurses Day

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Dressed in white, with distinguishing devices known as epaulettes on their shoulders, nurses assembled at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto, to commemorate ...

Politicians find solace in churches on campaign trail

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As the days draw closer to the May 29 polls, political parties have found comfort in churches, seeking prayers and support while campaigning to congregants ahead ...

Small ‘popcorn’ parties foster ANC leadership in KZN – Chris Pappas

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DA KwaZulu-Natal premier candidate and uMngeni Municipality mayor Chris Pappas has condemned smaller parties for fostering an ANC government in the province.