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Non-profit organisations focused on township development are proposing an innovative solution to address the recent surge in suspected food-poisoning deaths.  They suggest that communities come together to purchase goods in bulk from trusted suppliers.  As calls intensify for the closure of non-compliant spaza shops and for South Africans to reclaim the township economy, The Dora Tamana Cooperative Agency (DTCA) believes this strategy can work similarly to a local stokvel, with […]

Sport Minister, Gayton McKenzie, has moved to assure the nation that he's not resting on his laurels over the leadership concerns at the South African Football Association (SAFA). SAFA's President, Danny Jordaan, and the association's Chief Financial Officer, Gronie Hluyo, will make their second appearance at the Palm Ridge Specialised Crimes Court on Thursday on charges of theft amounting to R1.3m from the association. Since assuming his position, the Minister […]

Sex workers' rights group, SWEAT, has reiterated its call for the decriminalisation of sex work in South Africa. The organisation was welcoming Belgium's new law, which will see escorts receive employment benefits like paid leave, maternity leave, unemployment benefits and pension. The historic legislation seeks to clamp down on abuse and exploitation in the industry. It also gives sex workers the ability to refuse clients, set the conditions of an […]

Government has rejected claims that the BRICS bloc is planning to establish its own currency. Pretoria was responding to US President elect Donald Trump's threat to impose 100% tarrifs should the bloc go ahead with such alleged plan. The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar while we stand by, and watch is OVER. We require a commitment from these Countries that they will […]

Community organisations assisting illegal miners in Stilfontein have expressed concerns over the slow pace of rescue efforts. Despite Police Minister Senzo Mchunu's pledge to rescue the trapped miners as soon as possible, community members claim they have been left to carry the bulk of the rescue work. According to the Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) and the General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA), the miners are […]

South Africans have been advised to keep hydrated and stay indoors as the long and blazing week takes shape. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a heatwave alert for seven provinces, namely Gauteng, North West, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Free State, Northern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. The persistent hot weather conditions are expected to last until Friday. Weather forecaster, Lehlohonolo Thobela, says the public should avoid staying in the sun to prevent heat […]

  Non-Profit Organisation, #NotInMyNameInternational, says while it might seem like campaigns like the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children don't achieve much impact, they are necessary. #NotInMyNameInternational's secretary-general, Themba Masango, says programmes must be set up to ensure that the boy child is better educated and given tools to be better men in society Masango's remarks come as the family of slain scientist, Dorcas 'Didi' […]

There have been mixed reactions to Australia's looming social media ban of children under-16. According to the new law, which will come into effect in a year, social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat and X will now have to prevent minors from logging in to the apps or face fines of up to R582 million. Australia's government says the Social Media Minimum Age Bill will assist in […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South African Paralympians are a reminder that greatness knows no boundaries. He says in a country that has endured years of division and hardship, sport has been established as an element to forge a shared identity. Ramaphosa, flanked by the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, and various sporting codes honoured the 2024 Olympians and Paralympians. The prestigious event was held at the Union […]