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Church gives thanks and calls for altruism in the community
The Twelve Apostles Church held a regional Thanksgiving Day, emphasising gratitude, community unity, and the importance of living faith through good deeds.
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Umalusi ready for final exams, pledges tight monitoring of irregularities
South Africa’s education quality watchdog has warned teachers and principals not to prevent learners from writing their final examinations as more than one million candidates prepare to sit for their […]
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Police crack down on Welkom kidnapping and extortion
Two suspects now face charges in the kidnapping and extortion incident. Learn about the developments from Welkom’s police investigation.
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El Niño to peak in December, could be strongest since 1950
El Niño will intensify before peaking in December and could become one of the strongest events recorded since 1950, UN warns.
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SASSA deploys 1 000 contract workers to tackle long queues at offices
The South African Social Security Agency is deploying around 1 000 contract workers across the country to address severe staffing shortages that have left beneficiaries waiting more than two and a half hours at service points.
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Fuel hikes: How motorists can save at the pump
Find ways to ease the impact of fuel prices high on your finances. Learn effective strategies for smarter driving and car maintenance.
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Water and sanitation by-laws strengthen accountability
Understand the significance of water and sanitation by-laws in promoting better water service delivery and public accountability.
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Communities urge Nersa to reject Eskom tariff hikes at public hearings
Community groups are calling on Nersa to reject Eskom’s proposed electricity price increases of 8.83% and expand free basic electricity for poor households.
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Rising diesel costs force freight companies to rethink operations
Business groups warn record diesel prices will push up costs across economy, calling for urgent rail infrastructure repairs and reduced diesel dependence.
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Five dead in Willowvale mass shooting, SAPS investigates
Five young men were shot dead and a sixth person seriously injured when three unknown suspects stormed a flat in an informal settlement in Willowvale.
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