Two years after the devastating blaze that tore through the Usindiso building in Marshalltown, survivors are still waiting for permanent housing. The fire, which claimed 77 lives in August 2023, remains one of Johannesburg’s most painful reminders of poverty and inequality in the city. A government commission of inquiry has
Authorities in Gauteng are tightening enforcement on road safety, targeting unroadworthy vehicles and reckless driving in a major campaign to reduce accidents. During operations carried out between August 25 and 31, inspectors issued 106 discontinue notices for cars deemed unfit for the road and 78 vehicles were impounded for
The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) has strongly condemned the Nelson Mandela Foundation for launching a campaign that seeks to “combat” Christian Zionism. They argue that this initiative twists Mandela’s name to push a divisive, anti-Israel agenda under the banner of human rights. According to SAZF, this move directly
Tensions flared at Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha this week as frustrated staff staged a wildcat strike, demanding payment for five months of overdue overtime. Workers gathered outside the hospital on Monday, blocking access to patients and colleagues. Their frustration stems from unpaid hours dating back to April, with
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has paid a moving tribute to former Gauteng MEC Dikgang “Uhuru” Moiloa, remembering him as a tireless champion of justice, housing, and human dignity. Moiloa, affectionately known as “Cde Uhuru,” passed away on Saturday. His life was deeply rooted in the fight against apartheid, beginning
JOHANNESBURG – For residents of Empilisweni in Thokoza, the foul smell of uncollected waste has become part of daily life. Hundreds of families in the informal settlement say their portable toilets have not been emptied for up to three months, leaving the community overwhelmed by the stench and health
Several police officers in Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal, have been pulled from duty after they were caught on video transporting a learner to a matric dance in a state vehicle. Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi confirmed that the officers were on official duty at the time, but chose to
What began as a request to host 100 learners between Grade 4-7 quickly doubled in size as word spread throughout the school. Determined not to disappoint a single child, Mabula Game Lodge sprang into action, curating a plan that welcomed these learners safely and comfortably. And in true Mabula spirit,
15 August 2025: Last month’s roadside inferno outside Tzaneen in Limpopo, triggered when a truckload of gas cylinders erupted along the R71, has raised serious concerns about the effectiveness of safety regulations for the transport of compressed gas. According to Johan von Landsberg, Technical Manager at explosives management company Mining
The Gauteng Department of Social Development (GDSD) continues to demonstrate alarming inefficiency in its allocation and expenditure of critical funds. According to the 2024–2025 Fourth Quarterly Report, the department has underspent its total budget by R102 million. These unspent funds could have gone towards vital Restorative Services and Poverty Alleviation
