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“The ANC has brought us to a free-fall of destruction”: Siviwe Gwarube

Day 1 of the DA Congress is officially underway in what will be the first time the party meets in three years to elect the executive of the party. With the theme for the Congress being ‘A strong DA to build a better future’, the party made it clear throughout of how significant this year’s Congress is.“South Africans we deserve better”...

By Tshegofatso Makola about 3 hours ago

South Africans' tough times are set to be lasting, as Reserve Bank hikes repo rate

Consumers will have to restructure their budgets once more to accommodate the new repo rate. This comes as the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has increased the repo rate by a an overwhelming 50 basis points, leaving its at an all time high of 7.75%.The new repo rate was announced by the Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago, who ex...

By Tshegofatso Makola 2 days ago

Central Drug Authority to address substance abuse in South Africa

The Central Drug Authority (CDA) will host a media engagement session on Thursday, 30 March 2023, at Emperor’s Palace, Gauteng, to inform South Africans on progress in implementing the National Drug Master Plan which was introduced by the Minister of Social Development, Ms. Lindiwe Zulu, on 26 June 2020.

By The Central Drug Authority 4 days ago

"The Tottenham Hotspur sponsorship is unlawful and invalid" - De Lille

Newly appointed Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has advised the South African Tourism board to halt all processes regarding the R900 million sponsorship deal with English football club Tottenham Hotspur.

By Neo Poho 8 days ago

BREAKING NEWS: Paralympian and convict, Oscar Pistorius' parole is denied

Former well-known Paralympian and convict, Oscar Pistorius has officially been denied parole, by the parole board today, after serving half of his murder sentence for murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.Following news that Pistorius would be making an appearance in front of the parole board, speculation had been on the ri...

By Tshegofatso Makola 1 day ago

President Ramaphosa to update NCOP on Social Relief Grant and impact of load shedding on service delivery

President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Thursday 30 March 2023, engage with the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on the Social Relief Grant, the impact of load shedding on service delivery, greylisting of South Africa by the interna...

By The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa 4 days ago

There's hope at the end of tunnel, as Eskom de-escalates load shedding

Load shedding has been de-escalulated for this weekend. This following Eskom's announcement explaining that announced that load shedding would alternate between stages one and two on Saturday and be suspended on Sunday.Following what has...

By Tshegofatso Makola 8 days ago

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Let us safeguard the hard-won freedoms in our Bill of Rights

Dear Fellow South Africans,One hundred years ago, in May 1923, the first bill of rights in South Africa’s history was adopted by the African National Congress. It had no legal standing at the time, but it clearly expressed the desire for...

The Presidency·13 days ago

Natjoints arrests 87 civilians and confiscates over 24 000 tyres amid National Shutdown

87 protesters across the country have been arrested so far by law enforcement officials under the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS). This is following what has been described as by the structure as "public...

Tshegofatso Makola·13 days ago

Shifting identities and love beyond borders: Five Films for Freedom 2023

The Five Films for Freedom campaign is back for its ninth edition, and it promises to be another exciting year for the world’s largest LGBTQIA+ digital campaign. The British Council has partnered with BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festi...

Lindelwa Masuku·16 days ago

President Ramaphosa to lead national commemoration of Human Rights Day

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 21 March 2023, deliver the keynote address at the 2023 Human Rights Day commemoration to be held in De Aar, in the Northern Cape Province.

The Presidency·16 days ago

Deputy President Paul Mashatile convenes a special SANAC inter-Ministerial Committe ahead of World TB Day

Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the South African National Aids Council (SANAC), convened and chaired a Special Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) of the South African National Aids Council.

The Presidency·16 days ago

Celebrating the legendary Connie Chiume: A Lifetime Achievement in Film and Television

Connie Chiume, an accomplished South African actress and filmmaker, has made significant contributions to African film and television. She recently won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Annual Royalty Soapie Awards, which is a presti...

Lindelwa Masuku·18 days ago

President Ramaphosa to receive letters of credence from heads of mission designate to south Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 14 March 2022, receive letters of credence from Heads of Mission-Designate at a Credentials Ceremony in Pretoria.

The Presidency of Republic of South Africa ·19 days ago

President to host her excellency President Hassan of Tanzania for state visit

Her Excellency President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the United Republic of Tanzania will pay a State Visit to South Africa on Thursday, 16 March 2023, at the invitation of President Cyril Ramaphosa.

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa ·21 days ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa updates Parliament on South Africa’s economic recovery amid its grey listing

Following recent the grey list of South Africa by the Financial Action Task Force, President Cyril Ramaphosa briefed members of the National Assembly on the state of this matter as well as other issues pertaining to the state’s ability t...

Tshegofatso Makola·24 days ago

President Ramaphosa to officiate inaugural Nelson Mandela Youth Dialogue

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 10 March 2023, deliver the keynote address and participate in a panel discussion with young Africa leaders at the inaugural international Nelson Mandela Youth Dialogue.

The Presidency·24 days ago

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