PARKTOWN- The Services SETA is calling on eligible non-profit organisations in the Sedibeng and Vaal regions to apply for its Special Projects Grant for the 2026/27 financial year. This opportunity, in partnership with LEKOA FM RADIO, focuses on supporting initiatives in skills development, youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, rural development, and job creation. The programme encourages community-based […]
VEERNIGING- Residents in parts of Vereeniging, including Victoria and surrounding areas, experienced prolonged electricity disruptions as the Emfuleni Local Municipality intensified efforts to curb illegal electricity connections. The municipality launched a smart meter installation programme in George Street, with work scheduled to continue in Senator Marks Avenue, Stanley Avenue and Smuts Avenue. Officials indicated that […]
Former Outlaws actress Nirvana Nokwe has launched a petition calling for urgent reforms in the South African film and television industry after accusing actor Bonko Khoza of sexual assault on the set of Red Ink in 2023. Following her public allegations, Nokwe says her experience reflects a wider culture of silence, fear, and lack of […]
Thando Thabethe has once again set tongues wagging after posting glamorous photos from the Nedbank International Polo event, where a cosy picture of her with Robert Marawa stole the spotlight. While she turned heads with her elegant look, it was the final slide of her post that had social media users zooming in on the […]
PRETORIA- Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe says decisions on fuel price increases or decreases fall under the National Treasury, not his department. He made the remarks while presenting his department’s R2.86 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year in Parliament. Mantashe explained that his role is limited to negotiating departmental funding allocations […]
PRETORIA- President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised recipients of this year’s National Orders, describing them as nation builders who have played a key role in shaping South Africa’s democratic journey. The honours recognise citizens and foreign nationals who have made a lasting contribution to democracy, equality, justice, and human dignity. Among the 38 recipients are prominent […]
KWAZULU-NATAL- Residents of KwaMbonambi in northern KwaZulu-Natal are calling on Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane to urgently intervene at Sokhulu Clinic, alleging poor service delivery, negligence, and the mistreatment of patients. Community members say clinic staff are failing to provide proper care, prompting widespread concern over the quality of healthcare in the rural area. The clinic, […]
RANDFONTEIN- Residents of Mohlakeng say they have been failed by government after a clinic project worth nearly R300-million remains incomplete eight years after construction began. The facility was expected to open in 2020 but has been delayed amid allegations of financial mismanagement, extortion and contractor failures. Community members say the delay continues to affect access […]
DURBAN- A group of foreign nationals, including women and children, has gathered outside the Durban Central Police Station seeking shelter after allegedly receiving threats from community members in areas where they live. Some reportedly spent the night outside the station in cold weather conditions after fleeing their homes. Members of the group claim they have […]
Gauteng residents are being called on to work together in addressing the growing challenges facing schools, including crime, vandalism, learner safety concerns, substance abuse and other social issues disrupting education across the province. The campaign will see visits to 46 communities in 15 districts over the coming weeks, with the aim of strengthening partnerships between […]