Slovo Park, a township south of Johannesburg between Eldorado Park and Lenasia, tells the same story of failure and neglect experienced by so many other communities further away from the economic hub and public eye of Johannesburg
A viral spicy wings challenge by fast-food franchise RocoMamas has sparked a heated debate over participant safety, with critics questioning the health risks associated with the extreme chilli levels used in the meal.
Gems was established as a social solidarity instrument – to provide affordable, equitable healthcare to public servants. Today, that founding vision is under threat. When contributions rise beyond affordability, when co-payments increase, when members are forced to downgrade or exit the scheme, we are witnessing the erosion of that social compact.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is delivering the keynote address at Cosatu’s main Workers’ Day event at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo, on Friday.
The City of Tshwane says no requests have been made by five of its officials implicated in the Rooiwal wastewater treatment plant saga to reach a settlement agreement.
Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Maropene Ramokgopa has also been accused of giving luxury donated Chinese SUVs to her family and loved ones without disclosing this. Daily Maverick’s Rebecca Davis explains.