The City of Johannesburg disconnected the services of three buildings on Monday, including student accommodation in Lillian Ngoyi Street, which owed the City about R12 million for water and electricity.

It is “very, very doubtful” the African Union is up to the task to ensure Africa takes its rightful place in an emerging multipolar world, says former president Thabo Mbeki.

Human rights ought to be upheld every day 

By Neo Semono

Human Rights Month may have drawn to a close, but the significance of human rights extends further than a mere month. Human Rights are not just ideals enshrined in our Constitution – they are the foundation of dignity, justice, and freedom that shape our everyday lives.South Africa’s Bill of Rights safeguards fundamental...

Law enforcement is attending to Eastern Cape rape cases

The Ministry of Police has assured members of the public that law enforcement is actively investigating two incidences involving the rape of minors in the Eastern Cape.This comes after the Ministry has taken note of calls on various social media platforms regarding the tragic violation of the two minors in two separate...

Stakeholders commit to improved water services for all 

Stakeholders in the water sector have committed to collaborative efforts to implement tangible plans and reforms outlined at the recent Water and Sanitation Indaba aimed at improving water security and services for all citizens.This pledge was made on the final day of the two-day Water and Sanitation Indaba, held at the...

Investigations into the attempted murder of influencer and former Muvhango actress Tebogo Thobejane are nearly wrapped up.

Government allocates R1.44 billion for natural disaster recovery efforts – Hlabisa

Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has announced a significant financial commitment of R1.44 billion from the R11 billion requested to assist municipalities impacted by recent natural disasters.

The funds, dispersed between February and March 2025,...

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has defended MEC Ivan Meyer’s recent visit to Taiwan, which subsequently led to him being barred from visiting China, Hong Kong and Macao.

Digital platform to support spaza shops goes live

The Department of Small Business Development has unveiled a digital platform to support spaza shops and other food-handling facilities as well as combat illegal businesses.

The new digital platforms went live on Friday, 28 March 2025, following the announcement by Small Business Development Minister, Stella Ndabeni.

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Endangered animal populations face a risk beyond habitat loss, researchers have found, with roadkill harming threatened populations, especially in rural and mountainous areas. In just one year, there were more than 1 500 incidents of wildlife roadkill.