Family demands answers after fire kills mother and newborn.

Loading player...

Daniel Ramasedi, uncle to 37 year old Moipone Ramasedi who died in a house fire speaks to Sowetan about how the family of coping with the tragedy. Moipone passed while trying to save her four day old baby daughter Naledi. Unfortunately Naledi also passed at the hospital succumbing to her injuries.

21 Apr English South Africa News

What happens if coalition talks fail? Expert unpacks implications for municipalities

Dr Lungelwa Kaywood, an Extraordinary Associate at Stellenbosch University's School of Public Leadership, says coalition negotiations must not delay the constitution of municipal councils, warning that prolonged political deadlock could affect governance and financial oversight, although day-to-day service delivery should continue.

10 Nov 7 min

SMSA promise to arrest fans without ticket during the derby

Stadium Management SA Bertie Grobbelaar says supporters who will be find without tickets during the Soweto derby at FNB Stadium will be arrested.

28 Oct 5 min

Why trust wants restricts on alcohol sale cut-offs in Northern Cape.

Kashifa Ancer, campaign manager of DGMTs Alcohol Harms Reduction campaign said longer hours increase alcohol related harm including violence and road injuries. While the trust acknowledged concerns about economic impact she said public health costs must also count, that alcohol sales need to be done in moderation.

27 Oct 1 min

Fiscal constraints may limit intervention

Economist Azar Jammine said government's ability to provide further fuel levy relief is constrained by the cost of previous interventions.

20 Oct 4 min

Economists expect limited relief for households in MTBPS amid rising living costs

Economist Peter Baur believes the budget will be heavily influenced by energy costs, particularly fuel prices.

20 Oct 7 min