Government could face court action for failing in its constitutional duty A review of the Child Support Grant has found that unless the grant increases to match the food poverty line, child poverty will continue to increase. The report has modelled three different scenarios to determine how an increase in the Child Support Grant will […]
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The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has announced the withdrawal of the proposed regulations relating to access and use of government waterworks and surrounding State-owned land for recreational purposes. The draft regulations were published in the Government Gazette on 24 March 2023, for a second round of public comments to solicit inputs from various […]
The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, has reassured that police will continue to deal decisively with criminals ahead of the busy festive season. Through Operation Shanela, police continue to “dislodge and disrupt activities of organised crime syndicates” linked to serious and violent crimes, especially aggravated armed robberies such […]
Western Cape schools and districts win big at National Education Excellence Awards Western Cape schools and districts bagged a host of awards at the National Education Excellence Awards, which took place in Kempton Park on Friday, 6 October 2023. These awards are focused on the quality of matric results and other indicators, and celebrate excellence […]
Tipping over the edge will affect not only the South African, but the global economy, given the country’s resources riches. And SA’s metals and minerals are crucial to addressing climate change. South Africa’s battered and bruised mining sector is entering a new era of decline, and that will have serious consequences for the wider domestic […]
Volent clashes between Frelimo and Renamo supporters in the northern port city of Nacala took place Saturday (7 September) The clashes, which began at about 10.00, resulted in six serious injuriest Our correspondents and other local sources report that the clashes occured when the two motorcades crossed paths, at the Sonho Real traffic lights. The […]
The Local Surf Lounge Academy relies on donations from other surfers. It offers surf lessons to boys from poorer communities As a child growing up in Vrygrond, Shuan Solomons and his friends would walk 30 minutes along busy roads to Muizenberg beach. Solomons and his friends would make it through the day by begging or […]
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala and his deputy Bernice Swarts will on Tuesday host the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Indaba in Pretoria. The two-day indaba will be an interactive session aimed at the ‘reconceptualisation’ and ‘redesigning’ of the ‘EPWP of the Future’. The indaba will also reflect on the EPWP Phase 4 […]
It was a drive to explore international trade that saw entrepreneurial sisters, Michelle and Mo Mokone, grabbing an opportunity to venture into the United States of America market. The pair are the co-owners of Mo’s Crib, a company that produces a range of handmade home décor products. Their product range includes handwoven baskets, planters, trays, […]
Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has called on public servants and representatives – together with the relevant institutions – to work around the clock to fast track the processing and issuing of title deeds to the rightful beneficiaries. Kubayi made the call at the handing over of title deeds at Mabopane Sports Complex in Tshwane […]
As part of interventions to resolve water challenges, the eThekwini Municipality has started the drilling of boreholes in several wards, particularly in the rural parts of the city. This follows the recent launch of the borehole project that will see 20 boreholes drilled in areas affected by irregular supply of water. Launched by eThekwini Mayor, […]
Dr Greg Cilliers, a veterinarian and executive board member of the World Veterinary Poultry Association, warns that chicken meat will be scarce in South Africa in the coming weeks due to a shortage of broiler chicks, reports IOL. The HPAI H7 avian influenza outbreak is devastating, affecting every adult bird in Gauteng and resulting in the egg […]
South Africa Faces Chicken Meat Shortage Amid Avian Influenza Outbreak Dr Greg Cilliers, a veterinarian and executive Board Member of the World Veterinary Poultry Association, warns that chicken meat will be scarce in South Africa in the coming weeks due to a shortage in broiler chicks, reports IOL. The HPAI H7 avian influenza outbreak […]
Black Coffee performed a historic sold-out show at Madison Square Gardens in New York City on Saturday with special guest Major League DJz. The “Drive” hitmaker headlined and sold out the world-renowned venue which accommodates over 20,700 people and the average price of a tickets for the show was $137 (about R2,700). The star-studded show […]
National government has slashed budgets by a massive R600 million at the Western Cape’s top hospitals. The move has sent shock waves through the state medical sector in the province, which is already under serious strain. Scrolla.Africa has seen a document showing the Western Cape government warns hospitals will collapse by January next year if […]
NGO Coalition on Child Rights (NGOCCR) has told the ongoing Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) and Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) CSO Programme Regional Learning Workshop in Lilongwe that trafficking for commercial and sexual exploitation remains a serious problem affecting Malawi. NGOCCR is one of the organizations implementing child-centred interventions with financial support from […]
South Africa has called for the immediate cessation of violence, restraint, and peace between Israel and Palestine. According to a Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) statement, South Africa is gravely concerned over the recent devastating escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “The new conflagration has arisen from the continued illegal occupation of Palestine land, […]
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) says its leader Nelson Chamisa has concluded his countrywide engagements with party members on the way forward following disputed August 23-24 general elections. Zanu PF leader Emmerson Mnangagwa was announced the winner of the election by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) with 52,6% of the vote ahead of Citizens Coalition […]