Deputy Minister defends Employment Equity Act

Staff Reporter|Published

Employment and Labour Deputy Minister Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala defended the Employment Equity Act, arguing that government intervention is crucial to combat ...

Minister considers future of court action over Bloemfontein prison contract

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald weighs the implications of the ongoing legal battles surrounding the Bloemfontein Correctional Centre contract, ...

Intercape urges Parliament to act against escalating violence on buses

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Intercape, a long-distance bus operator, appeals to Parliament for action after winning nine court orders against government inaction regarding violence and intimidation. ...

Inkosi Albert Luthuli: A victim of racial segregation in South African healthcare

Bongani Hans|Published

Dr Sibusiso Johannes Nsele reveals how racial segregation in South African hospitals contributed to the inadequate medical treatment of Inkosi Albert Luthuli.

SA won't beg USA for funding – Motsoaledi

Lisa Isaacs and Siyabonga Sithole|Published

In a decisive statement aimed at alleviating public concern, South Africa’s Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, assured citizens that the nation's HIV/Aids ...

What Ramaphosa is likely to discuss with Donald Trump next week

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni told the media that Ramaphosa would not let South Africa be bullied during discussions in Washington regarding trade. ...

Celebrating the life and legacy of Cornal Hendricks

Mike Greenaway|Published

Hendricks had, for some time, nursed a heart condition that temporarily suspended a playing career which included 15 Tests for South Africa and tenures with the ...

Outrage as accused rapist of 9-year-old girl fails to appear in court

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Residents of Hanover Park expressed their anger and disappointment after the accused rapist of a 9-year-old girl failed to appear in court.

Butchery manager out on bail, told to stay away from Woodlands, Mitchells Plain

Kim Swartz|Published

Bail conditions include that the accused must stay away from Woodlands; however, should tensions in the community die down, another application can be brought to ...

'We have truly lost the titan of the art world'

Staff Reporter|Published

The global art community honours Koyo Kouoh as a visionary curator whose legacy continues to inspire.

Court bans pensioner from owning animals

Staff Reporter|Published

Richard Edward Leo, a 76-year-old pensioner, had in late April, pleaded guilty to all charges against him under the Animals Protection Act 71 of 1962.

Over 150 NHBRC employees face lifestyle audits

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The decision comes on the heels of increased scrutiny regarding the council’s operations, particularly following the catastrophic building collapse in George earlier ...

Ntshavheni unveils major reforms in the State Security Agency

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Khumbudzo Ntshavheni announces significant reforms in the State Security Agency, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and address critical skills gaps within ...

Limitations on parole revocation for assassin Janusz Walus

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Minister Groenewald faces challenges in revoking Janusz Walus' parole, raising questions about the legal system's limitations.

Former SAPS captain jailed for 10 years

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

A former police captain from KwaZulu-Natal has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiring to murder a police commissioner, revealing a shocking plot that ...

Forensic pathologist pokes holes in Chief Albert Luthuli’s post-mortem findings

Bongani Hans|Published

A forensic pathologist's in-depth review of Inkosi Albert Luthuli's post-mortem report uncovers alarming deficiencies, sparking renewed questions about the true ...

NPA secures R32m preservation order in ongoing asbestos case

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

According to the NPA, the seized assets are believed to be the proceeds of a web of criminal activities, including theft, fraud, corruption, and money laundering, ...

HIV patient testing falls in South Africa after US aid cuts, data shows

Reuters|Published

Testing and monitoring of HIV patients in South Africa have sharply declined following US aid cuts, raising concerns about the future of HIV management in a country ...

Cyril warned about ‘risky’ visit to USA

Kamogelo Moichela and Mashudu Sadike|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa's upcoming visit to the US poses significant diplomatic risks, as he aims to counter claims of Afrikaner persecution while navigating a ...