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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 […]

Sport Minister, Gayton McKenzie, has set April 2025 as his deadline for the introduction and implementation of VAR in the country. McKenzie has been vocal about the Premier Soccer League (PSL) having the technology, saying that for a country as developed as South Africa not having the system is disappointing. Speaking on the SHSI Podcast, McKenzie said the technology should be in Mzansi in the second quarter of next year. […]

  As South Africa observes 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the Commission for Gender Equality says ensuring women's rights to land ownership is crucial to protecting them against the scourge.  The Commission was in the North West province yesterday, engaging traditional leaders on the challenges faced by women in accessing communal land. The hearings follow complaints laid by some residents, who say land is not being allocated to […]

As Black Friday sales come alive, experts have urged customers to be weary of scams and to avoid overspending on unnecessary things. November 29 marks the famous day, where retail stores 'slash' prices of certain items including, appliances and groceries, amongst other things. Black Friday is historically a United States tradition that take place after Thanksgiving and marks the start of the Christmas shopping season. It is one of the […]

Award-winning TV and radio host, Thami Ngubeni, has distanced herself from a deepfake video of her encouraging people to invest in a financial scheme. The recording is doing the rounds on social media platform, Facebook. In the video, the broadcaster, featuring South African-born tech billionaire Elon Musk and President Cyril Ramaphosa, is telling people about a platform where they can make a quick buck. Deepfake is the use of Artificial […]