Eskom implements stage 2 load shedding
Due to an increase in generation unit breakdowns, Eskom is today implementing Stage 2 load shedding. Stage 2 load shedding kicked off at 8am and is expected
240 healthcare workers die of COVID-19
by Staff Writer
The Health Department says 240 healthcare professionals have succumbed to COVID-19 in South Africa, with the public sector being the hardest hit. “We salute these
Matrics to write mid-year, final exams concurrently
by Staff Writer
The Department of Basic Education has announced that the 2020 Grade 12s will concurrently write mid-year and final examinations between 5 November and 15 December. The
Conference puts spotlight on sustainable community media
by Staff Writer
Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu, will on Thursday officially open and deliver the keynote address at the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) Community
Committee sends condolences to families of late medical practitioners
by Staff Writer
The chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of the healthcare workers, who lost their
Communities urged to protect schools against disruption
by Staff Writer
As Grade 7 learners return to school today, the Department of Basic Education has urged communities to protect schools against individuals and groups threatening to
Mashaba’s new party promises to put women first
by Staff Writer
In commemoration of Women’s Day and Women’s Month, Herman Mashaba gave diverse groups of South African women a platform to share policies they expect from his new upcoming party, to be launched
Mashaba calls for action from President Ramaphosa on Zimbabwe
by Staff Writer
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Baleka Mbete and Sydney Mufamadi, as special envoys for Zimbabwean. There has been growing calls for action against human rights abuses being perpetrated by Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa. Founder of The People’s
Gauteng’s COVID-19 daily infections decrease
by Staff Writer
While the daily COVID-19 infections have dropped from an average of 5 000 down to 1 700 in Gauteng, a long road still lies ahead,
Tshwane metro municipal services set to resume as strike ends
Tshwane head administrator Mpho Nawa announced on Friday that all services that had been affected by unrest will return to normality. This comes after weeks of labour unrest precipitated by the outstanding payment of