COVID-19 in SA | Global deaths estimated at 14.9 million
The Covid-19 pandemic may have caused 15 million deaths globally. This is the estimate from the World Health Organization. So how much higher are excess deaths than official Covid-19 deaths?…
Russia continues to defend its invasion of Ukraine at UN
Russia continues to fiercely defend its invasion of Ukraine at the United Nations, after the Secretary General again called its actions a violation of the UN Charter and the territorial…
Kimberley residents complain about a local police station
Some residents in Kimberley in the Northern Cape have slammed Kagisho Police Station officers for failing to attend to their complaints. In videos that went viral on social media, residents…
Latest from European Union countries debate on Moscow: Rosie Birchard
European Union countries are still debating the details of a new package of sanctions against Moscow. The proposals, presented earlier this week, include a phased-in embargo on Russian oil. But…
GBV Epidemic | A safe space for victims
A safe space for victims of gender-based violence has been carved out of a container in a Cape Town suburb. The GBV and Femicide Support Unit – set up by…
Minister Mbalula inspects KZN roads damaged by floods
If you haven’t renewed your driver’s licence, well you better lean in. Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula, has emphasized that there will be no further grace period for motorists who failed…
Emergency Services march
Just under a hundred emergency services personnel and reservists marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria demanding permanent jobs. They also want government to deal with corruption in the industry.…
Rehabilitation and maintenance of roads in North West flagged
The rehabilitation and maintenance of roads, particularly, those that are aging, has been flagged in the North West. Many road users are appalled at the state of roads, some of…
Life of people with disabilities in rural areas remains a struggle
The life of people living with disabilities in rural areas continues to be a struggle. 50-year-old Luvuyo Gwadiso is blind and lives in deplorable conditions in the small village of…
Activists against GBV hold a candlelight march and prayer session for Hillary Gardee
Activists against Gender-Based Violence are this afternoon holding a candlelight march and prayer session in Mbombela in memory of 28-year-old Hillary Gardee whose body was found this week. Hillary was…