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The City of Tshwane had grand plans to turn the old Pretoria showgrounds into a commercial mixed-use precinct. However, nothing has come of these plans. The Pretoria Show Grounds, which changed its name to the Tshwane Events Centre, was a world-class facility which hosted numerous events. In 2004, for example,…
In this week’s feature of Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana discusses the latest updates to employee regulations and the conduct of athletes on the road when taking part in qualifying races.
Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane has confirmed the young man who was shot and killed at the Walter Sisulu University (WSU)'s Mthatha campus was indeed a student at the institution. The university management issued a statement claiming Sisonke Mbolekwa was not registered at the institution, sparking backlash from students who…
Seven prison officials at the controversial, privately run G4S Mangaung Correctional Centre in the Free State have been suspended following the murder of an inmate. Mpho Mkhumbeni died on 12 March, following an unauthorised raid of his cell in the prison where he was pepper-sprayed and beaten the night before…
Walter Sisulu University students in Mthatha campus are protesting after the university’s residence manager shot and killed a student, while three others were admitted to hospital, according to SRC leader Themba Zikhali. The shooting occurred on Tuesday morning, 15 April after students allegedly set a car belonging to the manager…
Parliament’s defence committees have warned that the country’s defence force risks being in a permanent “state of crisis” unless it’s turned around urgently. National Assembly defence portfolio committee chairperson, Dakota legoete, and his jointed fence committee counterpart, Malusi Gigaba, say that if the defence budget isn’t increased, it will jeopardise…
The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission) says the Christian religious sector has been fraught with problematic behaviour and suffers from a lack of proper oversight. The commission has since released a report exposing widespread abuse in SA’s…
Sinkhole safety concerns have forced the indefinite closure of the Khutsong West Clinic, with nearby facilities offering alternative healthcare services. The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) said the closure is to prioritise the safety of the Khutsong community and staff, with patients and staff set to be relocated to nearby…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former deputy minister of finance Mcebisi Jonas as special envoy to the United States (US). Ramaphosa announced Jonas’ appointment as his special envoy to America in a statement on Monday morning, 14 April 2025. Jonas’ appointment comes as Pretoria continues to consider its options of…
Malala Fund, in partnership with the End Gender Apartheid Campaign, the Civic Engagement Project and Lawyers for Human Rights, will host a public roundtable at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg on Wednesday. The event brings together leading South African thinkers and members of Malala Fund’s Afghan Women’s Delegation for…
Phemelo is in conversation with Director of the Parliamentary Budget Office, Dr Dumisani Jantjies who unpacks the parliamentary processes when it comes to VAT and how it is passed considering the current negotiations underway by the ANC and other parties.
Phemelo speaks to author, chef and food anthropologist, Dr Anna Trapido about a new African food and wine pairing menu that celebrates South African ingredients, cooking techniques, flavours and recipes and hospitality. The menu is in collaboration Johannesburg’s Saxon Hotel and African Foodways Production and Franschoek’s Leeu Paassant Wines.
In this week’s feature of What to Watch, Leroy Marc reviews The Amateur Movie, Sinners which are both in theatres and, Meet the Khumalos on Netflix and much more.
The Border Management Authority (BMA) will get a technological boost just before the Easter weekend. Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber and BMA officials unveiled a new range of surveillance technology to enhance security on Thursday. The new additions will enhance an already tech-friendly agency as it prepares for a…
The Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Solly Malatsi, is confident that new regulations will empower departments to have the freedom to procure IT services outside of the State Information Technology Agency (SITA). Malatsi has dismissed concerns by portfolio committee chairperson, Khusela Diko, that the regulations are not in line with…
Tshwane Mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya, announced her administration's commitment to revitalising state-owned assets that have long been labelled as 'white elephants.' During her State of the Capital Address (SOCA) at Tshwane House on Thursday, Moya highlighted several key facilities, including the loss-making Wonderboom National Airport, the Fresh Produce Market, the…
The South African Deaf Sport Federation is seeking financial assistance with sending 30 hearing-impaired athletes to represent the country at this year’s DeafOlympics in Japan. The Federation says it lacks the funding to give all qualifying athletes the opportunity to take part in the event. DeafOlymics takes place in November…
Residents living near riverbanks along the Vaal Dam have been evacuated as the dam's waters continue to rise. On Wednesday, the Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina, visited the Vaal Dam to assess the water resource infrastructure amid heavy inflows into the dam due to heavy rainfall. Recently, torrential rains…
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