Youth called to lead fight against GBVF

EThekwini Municipality has called on young people to take a leading role in confronting the escalating challenge of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF).

The municipality made the call as the city officially launched the annual 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign at King Zwelithini Stadium in uMlazi,...

Let’s not become a statistic this festive season  

The start of the month of December signals the start of the much-awaited festive season we have all been secretly yearning for – probably since the end of the last festive season!While we have been waiting for the arrival of December that is characterised by long hot days, scones and drinks on tap under a tree or on the stoep in our...

S&P bumps up Eskom rating

Global ratings agency, S&P, has upgraded Eskom’s foreign and local currency long-term credit ratings from B to B+, with a stable outlook.

According to the power utility, the upgrade also applies to Eskom’s senior secured and unsecured debt, while government-guaranteed foreign currency debt was raised from BB- to BB+.

“Eskom’s national scale rating...

Release of judiciary annual reports welcomed

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD) has welcomed the release of the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 Annual Judiciary Reports by Chief Justice Mandisa Maya.The Chief Justice released the reports on Tuesday.“These comprehensive and detailed reports will contribute to the ongoing engagement between the Executive and...

Government proposes 20% online gambling tax

National Treasury has encouraged the public to submit comments on a draft national online gambling tax discussion paper. 

Due to the surge in online gambling and its impact on society, it is proposed that a 20% tax is applied on gross gambling revenue from online betting, including interactive gambling, which would be in addition to the...

Nzimande advocates for Africa-centric research agenda

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has used his platform at the Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) to advocate for a research framework designed around African priorities rather than external influences. 

He recognised that African countries have to build robust science infrastructure and...

W Cape issues alert as drunk driving arrests rise

Western Cape transport officials have issued a serious warning to motorists after 24 arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol were made in just one week.

From 17 to 23 November 2025, the Provincial Traffic Services carried out 168 integrated roadblocks, vehicle checks, and speed control operations across the...