The Weekend View

Legendary Actor Patrick Shai is an example of a person who displayed that human beings are not perfect but can be transformed. These are the sentiments of the South African Federation of Trade Union General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi. Shai has also been described as an extraordinary human being by National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and NCOP Chairperson Amos Masondo. The African Trans...

Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for suspects following the fatal shooting of a female deputy principal at Phomolong Secondary School in Tembisa, Ekurhuleni. The woman was shot and killed in her vehicle while driving out of the school's gate. Police say the motive for the shooting is unclear.

South Africa is reeling following the passing of veteran actor Patrick Shai who died in the early hours of yesterday (Saturday morning). The multi-lingual Shai whose roots can be traced back to Bolobedu in Limpopo, will be remembered by his role in some of SABC's best dramas such as Bophelo Ke Sephekgo, 7 de Laan, Generations and Zone 14.

As the ANC leadership contest intensifies, long-time political allies President Cyril Ramaphosa and NEC Member Lindiwe Sisulu have now turned erstwhile political enemies. Sisulu has openly defied President Cyril Ramaphosa by refusing to withdraw the negative comments in her opinion piece on the Judiciary and suggesting that the president lied in his statement. She also accused the Presidential med...

The parents of Leigh Matthews say the man who killed their daughter - Donovan Moodley continues to show no remorse almost two decades after the murder. Rob and Sharon Matthews made oral submissions at the Johannesburg Correctional Services as part of the Parole hearing of convicted murderer Moodley. Moodley abducted Leigh Matthews at Bond University in 2004. Her body was found in Walkerville on Ga...

The ACDP says it's disappointed at the Judicial Conduct Appeals Committee's decision to uphold the findings of the Judicial Conduct Committee against former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.  The Appeals Committee concurred with the JCC's decision for Mogoeng to issue an unconditional apology for his pro Israel comments. He was found guilty by the Judicial Conduct Committee following a complaint...

Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Development, Noxolo Kievit says all hands are needed to look into possible changes to the insurance legislation pertaining to state buildings, instead of shifting blame to the department. She told the Joint  Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament that the country is currently following the regulations of the Public Finan...

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group - SADAG- has cautioned parents of the matric class of 2021, to look out for signs of anxiety and depression as they await the release of the matric results. The group says the prolonged wait and uncertainty around the results could have a significant impact on the mental health of students and their parents. It says it is important to identify signs o...

As many South Africans go back to work since the beginning of the year, questions over hybrid work models, calls for a return-to-office and mandatory vaccine policies are front and centre. Pertinent questions for employers and employees alike over vaccination, work from home and other issues have to be asked and answered.

Communications and Digital Technologies' Minister, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has expressed confidence in the country's launch of its own Communication Satellite into orbit. A commission established by President Cyril Ramaphosa previously recommended that government build and launch a geostationary telecommunications satellite, which would offer its services to the entire Southern African Development C...

The tourism sector took a serious beating in 2019 and 2020 due to hard Covid-19 regulations imposed by the government to try and control the COVID-19 infection rate in the country. It was for the first time is two years where Covid-19 regulations were eased and inter-provencial travelling, going to the beaches and social events were allowed. However, some European countries put South Africa togeth...

With the 2021 matric results due to be released in a few days, many deserving matriculants who passed with flying colours but do not qualify for limited national funding or bursaries to further their studies will be asking themselves, What now?

Scores of ANC supporters who had waited in anticipation for President Cyril Ramaphosa's January Eighth annual address, showcased their jubilation in many forms including song and dance. Some supporters who attended were dressed in exhuberent ANC regalia showcasing the colours of the party. Meanwhile small businesses outside the stadium say their businesses thrived on the day

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured ANC members that the party is doing all it can to make sure that emerges victoriously in the midst of all the challenges it is currently facing. This on the back foot of the release of the first part of the State Capture Report, which fingered a number of senior ANC officials. Ramaphosa delivered the January 8th statement, as part of the ANC's 110th birthday c...

Covid-19 hung like a threatening storm cloud over the 2021 school year - as it did in 2020. The discovery of new variants and increased COVID-19 infections resulted in a turbulent school year for both educators and learners. Many pupils endured the fallout from an unequal education system as thousands were unable to access online teaching or material on social media. Prabashini Moodley takes a loo...

As the investigation into the cause of the fire at parliament continues, we look at how those who work at the institution are coping with the aftermath. Workers union Nehawu Secretary at parliament Themba Gubula says many of their members have been traumatised.

City of Cape Town Mayor  Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City's Fire Department's  report into Parliament is not a substitute for a full forensic investigation into the cause of the fire. He says the report which could be helpful has already been submitted to National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. The report is accompanied by three other reports  on various  rescue serv...

African National Congress president, Cyril Ramaphosa says it is imperative for the party to be renewed in order to connect with the people. Ramaphosa delivered a prelude address to members of the business community at Polokwane in Limpopo last night on the eve of the January eight statement to celebrate the party's 110th anniversary. Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the annual January eight statem...

The funeral service of seven family members, including four kids, who were shot and killed allegedly by another family member was held at Jimmy Jones village outside Malamulele in Limpopo. The deceased, Mpho Ndou, Portia Chauke, one-year old child Wanga Ndou, Rendani Ndou, Ndivhuwo Ndou, Dakalo Makondo-Ndou and Confidence Ndou, were shot dead on Christmas Day. Police suspect that the incident migh...

The World Health Organization has missed its own deadline of having 40-percent of every country's adult population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of 2021. Two years on and the pandemic continues to rage on as new emerging variants pose threats to bringing the virus under control. More than 287-million cases of COVID-19 have been recorded and nearly 5-and-half-million people have died...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the public to honour the late Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu by championing the course of social justice that he tirelessly campaigned for during his entire life. He was speaking at the funeral service of the late Arch's funeral at the St Georges's Cathedral in Cape Town on Saturday. The funeral was attended by a number of dignitaries including former pres...

South Africans and the international community have been urged to continue to celebrate the life of late Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. A memorial service was held at the Saint Mary's Cathedral in Johannesburg on Thursday. Members of the Tutu family, former Ambassador to the United States, Sheila Sisulu, Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse and Reverend Frank Chikane were among the mourners who att...

The towns of Welkom, Matjhabeng, Bothaville, Nala, and the Moqhaka municipality have been facing days without water after not being able to pay Sedibeng water. Some clinics in Mangaung were forced to close as severe water shortages continued to wreak havoc on primary health centres. BloemWater was forced to implement water cuts after not being paid an agreed amount of 20 million rand a month. Udo...

 This week marked the 50th anniversary of the establishment of international NGO, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) or Doctors Without Borders. Since its inceptions in France in 1971, MSF has gone on to help millions of people worldwide in the international emergency aid sector. The organisation received countless accolades over the past five decades including a Nobel Peace Prize. For a look at...

South African's have been warned to brace for higher food prices as fuel prices surge. According to data released by the Automobile Association of South Africa, the price of 93 unleaded petrol inland has risen by just over 91 percent in the last 10 years, and 41 percent in the last year. Higher electricity tariff hikes are also looming which will put added pressure on consumers. Udo Carelse spoke...