Organisers of Friday’s mass action in Tulbagh are calling on Premier Foods to reconsider its planned closure of a fruit-canning factory, warning that the decision could affect more than 3,000 seasonal workers and threaten the local economy. Organiser Nobulumko Nkondlo said the proposed closure would have consequences beyond the factory,
Government has warned that South Africa’s preparedness for anticipated El Niño conditions will depend on effective water management, early planning and the conservation of available resources. The South African Weather Service expects the weather pattern to influence the upcoming summer season, increasing the risk of above-normal temperatures and below-normal rainfall.
The third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow is placing renewed focus on relations between Russia and African states, with discussions expected to shape cooperation in defence, trade, energy, technology and finance. However, questions remain about whether these partnerships will deliver tangible socioeconomic benefits for African countries while protecting their strategic interests.
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has submitted a memorandum to Cabinet seeking approval for Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to be appointed national head of the Hawks. The appointment requires Cabinet’s concurrence under Section 17CA of the South African Police Service Act of 1995. The appointment must also be reported to
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) in the Western Cape is expected to meet with government on Thursday to discuss escalating taxi violence involving the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) and the Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (CODETA). The meeting follows a series of taxi-related shootings across
By Odwa Mkentane The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere reached record highs in 2025, raising concerns about the long-term impacts of climate change. Its latest report shows that levels of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide all increased to unprecedented levels, locking
North West businessman Suliman Carrim has been granted R100,000 bail in a contempt of court case linked to the Madlanga Commission, but he will remain in custody while facing separate charges in another matter. Carrim appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court, where he faces a charge of failing to appear
By Odwa Mkentane Three people have been killed and more than five others wounded in a series of taxi-related shootings in various parts of Cape Town. The shootings, which involved two taxi associations, the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) and the Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (CODETA), occurred
Political violence is raising concerns ahead of South Africa’s local government elections, with new figures highlighting the scale of attacks against political figures and activists. The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime recorded 45 political attacks between January and September, resulting in at least 43 deaths. A further nine politically
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
