With the list of people contesting for positions in the DA now public, it is clear that below the position of national leader, the party is set for major changes. It is crucial for the party’s growth that it is able to come out of its upcoming congress with a compelling message for voters, and that its incoming leader grasps the nettle of race.
A 27-year-old Limpopo woman has been sentenced to seven years behind bars after she was found guilty of unlawfully and intentionally setting fire to her ex-boyfriend’s house in a fit of rage and jealousy.
Department sets record straight on “working from home” remarks
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has clarified recent media reports that reference remarks made by the Director of the Fuel Pricing Mechanism, Robert Maake, suggesting that working from home could help employees manage the impact of rising fuel costs.
“The department categorically states that these...
New investment signals confidence as SA economy turns a corner
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s economy is showing clear signs of recovery, pointing to renewed investor confidence and sustained growth as key indicators that the country is “turning a corner”.
Speaking at the opening of Ninety One’s new offices in Cape Town on Thursday, President Ramaphosa said the...
Government pays tribute to struggle stalwart Terry Bell
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has expressed deep sadness at the passing of veteran journalist, legendary author and struggle stalwart, Terry Bell, at the age of 84.
Bell played an active and principled role in the struggle against apartheid, using both his voice and his writing to advance justice,...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is racing to pass a state budget and stave off early elections he would likely lose, with the war in Iran so far doing little to improve his standing in the polls.
The U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans “the gravest crime against humanity” and calling for reparations.
US President Donald Trump is ready to “unleash hell” if Iran does not accept a deal to end the nearly four-week Middle East war, the White House warned, but a defiant Tehran said it did not intend to negotiate.
The U.S. and Israel say they’ve depleted most of Iran’s missile arsenal, but its weapons — including controversial cluster munitions — are challenging even the most advanced air-defense systems.
[Health-e] Broken floors, pit toilets and no electricity are exposing learners and teachers to daily health and safety risks at two schools near King William’s Town in the Eastern Cape.
[New Times] Rwandan student Daniel Adesiyan emerged as the winner of the African Spelling Bee competition, securing the continental title after a tense three-round contest held on March 20 in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is banking on savings from a delay he is seeking in the state mandate for smaller class sizes. He is also scaling back a commitment to expand a rental assistance program.
Officials from the department initially proposed a solution to concerns around the expected surge in fuel costs and supply constraints, calling on motorists to stay at home.
Longtime Slashdot reader theodp writes: In Melania and the Robot, the New York Times reports on First Lady Melania Trump’s inaugural Fostering the Future Together Coalition Summit, which brought together international leaders, First Spouses from around the world, tech leaders, educators, and nonprofits to collaborate on practical solutions that expand access to educational tools while...
The Trump administration had options for offloading contraceptives once destined for Africa, a newly obtained memo shows. Instead, it has let them collect dust and go bad.
The administration has yet to find a candidate who aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda while avoiding his unpopular stance on vaccines.
A short-term funding bill enacted this week will ensure that more than 12,000 Floridians do not lose access to a program that helps pay for H.I.V. medications.