President Cyril Ramaphosa at the State Memorial Service in honour of former Deputy President FW de Klerk, in Cape Town, on Sunday. 12 December 2021. President Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for COVID-19 and he is receiving treatment for mild symptoms. The Presidency released a statement on Sunday evening noting how the President started feeling […]
The National State of Disaster has been extended to 15 January 2022, Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele announced on Thursday. On Wednesday the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) reported 19,842 COVID-19 cases in South Africa. Meanwhile, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) approved a third dose for the Pfizer vaccine. The […]
The Gauteng MEC for Finance and E-Government, Honorable Nobantu Nkomo expressed her gratitute for the opportunity given to her to present the 2021 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement and the Adjustments Budget to the Parliament. She indicated that this is the third MTBPS of the 6th Administration under the leadership of Premier David Makhura. She […]
Consideration of Report of Ad Hoc Committee to initiate and introduce legislation amending section 25 of the Constitution (ATC, 9 September 2021, p 22) (no debate) Parliament will decide on Tuesday if the Constitution should be amended. The 18th amendment will allow land expropriation without compensation. Three years ago, the National Assembly adopted a report […]
This quarter’s results have factored in the economic disruptions caused by the civil unrest in July. South Africa’s economy has shrunk by 1.5% in the third quarter of this year. This comes after it recorded growth for four consecutive quarters, with last quarter expanding by 1.2% This quarter’s results have factored in the economic disruptions […]
Employment and Labour Minister, Thulas Nxesi Nedlac is recommending mandatory vaccines at workplaces. The labour council is holding its 26th summit in Johannesburg. Top of the agenda was vaccine mandates. Labour Minister, Thulas Nxesi, says mandatory policies will depend on risk assessments. “The health and safety direction of the Department of Employment and Labour […]
Health Director-General Sandile Buthelezi The Department of Health has reinstated its director-general, Sandile Buthelezi. He returned to his role on Monday. Buthelezi was placed on precautionary suspension after a Special Investigating Unit report into the Digital Vibes contract. Source eNCA
Acting National Correctional Services Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale has launched the department’s festive season safety operations. With the festive season approaching, it’s not only law enforcement authorities on high alert, correctional services are also running operations. Acting National Correctional Services Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale on Friday launched the department’s festive season safety operations at Pollsmoor Prison […]
Our Outside Broadcast team went out to God’s Salvation Church Sasolburg, Amelia Section as part of reaching out to our listeners and communities. The team consists of Pastors, technical team, digital department and management of the station. Usually on days like these, we have a topic that is discussed panel of congregants, church leadership and […]
Eskom CEO André De Ruyter said some lines that fed electricity to the power station’s coal conveyer-belt were cut. Eskom CEO André De Ruyter on Friday morning confirmed that an investigation has revealed clear evidence of sabotage at the Lethabo Power Station in the Free State. He said some lines that fed electricity to the […]