The Weekend View

The Netball Proteas will play a three match series against Jamaica kicking off TODAY in the capital, Kingston. This is a start of two important overseas tours which will see the Proteas going to England after facing the third ranked side in the world, Jamaica. To talk about this we have roped in Netball Analyst Sandisiwe Guzana 

The Foundation for Education and Social Justice Africa says it  has received an alarming number of reports of under and unqualified educators, including students, hired to teaching posts at some independent or private schools across the country.  As the new academic year approaches, the foundation is calling on schools across the country to prioritize transparency by disclosing the quali...

Matric results are expected TOMORROW, and while there's much excitement, there will be those who will not succeed on their first attempt. For some,  failing matric is unbearable and they resort to taking their own lives. But with  proper support systems in place , learners can overcome such setbacks and achieve their goals. For example, the Department of Basic Education Second Chance Mat...

The ANC must either renew itself or face the risk of perishing. These are the words of ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa who delivered the party's January 8 Statement at the Nelson Mandela Park in Khayelitsha in Cape Town on Saturday (11 January). The ANC's annual January 8 Statement comes at a time where the party has lost its electoral majority for the first time in thirty years. However, Ramaphosa...

The news of the winding up of ArcelorMittal South Africa long steel business operations in Newcastle Works and Vereeniging , does not bode well for the South African industrialization agenda. This is according to Don Consultancy Group , Chief Economist , Chifi Mhango. The closure set to take effect at the end of January, will result in approximately 3,500 direct job losses, with industry experts w...

The ANC's deputy Secretary General, Nomvula Mokonyane, says it is all systems go for the party's 113 celebration in Cape Town TODAY. The event, where ANC President Cryil Ramaphosa will deliver the party's January 8th statement, will take place in Khayelitsha, just outside Cape Town. Mokonyane spoke to the media after a site visit to the Mandela Park sports field, where the event will be held. The...

The National Financial Ombud Scheme has sent out a warning following a spike in fraudulent transactions due to the ease of use of tap-and-go bank cards.  The Scheme's bank division is now asking bank card users to be vigilant as fraudsters may try to use the tap-and-go function on cards and phones to make unauthorised transactions. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to  Nerosha Maseti ,Lead Ombud for t...

Police in Johannesburg are still on the lookout for up to 30 men whom they believe escaped through a smashed window before police swooped on a suburban home housing trafficked foreign nationals. This after they managed to rescue 26 undocumented Ethiopian nationals who were being held captive without clothes at the house by suspected human traffickers. According to preliminary information from the...

Gauteng traffic police are on high alert TODAY as holidaymakers continue to return to the province and their places of work this weekend. The N1, N3, N4 and N14 into Gauteng are expected to be busy throughout the day. Law enforcement say they will intensify focus on public transport and visibility. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Gauteng Traffic police spokesperson Sello Maremane 

The Border Management Authority - BMA - is THIS WEEKEND turning it's full attention to the northern border with Zimbabwe, a hotbed of illegal migration and goods smuggling.  The authority has pledged to manage the increase in the number of travellers returning to South Africa through the Beitbridge Border Post in Musina and is also using drones to prevent people from entering the country ille...

Many families had added cheer during the festive season when they welcomed new babies over Christmas and New year. But with the bundles of joy also came some unsavoury news that among the new mothers were scores of teenagers under the age of 16, with the youngest being a 12-year-old girl from the Eastern Cape who gave birth on New Year's Day. A 13-year-old also became a mother on Christmas Day in...

Orlando Pirates secured a 3-0 victory over Stade d'Abidjan in their CAF Champions League group stage clash at Orlando Stadium in Soweto LAST NIGHT. A first-half strike from Relebohile Mofokeng and second-half goals from Patrick Maswanganyi and Deon Hotto earned the Buccaneers three crucial points at home. After beating the Ivorians, Pirates have ascended to the summit of the league table, amassing...

The city of Cape Town will today host the iconic Tweede Nuwe Jaar Street Parade. Following the Klopse Jol at Athlone Stadium, the parade promises a spectacular display of vibrant costumes, ghoema beats, and electrifying performances as 20,000 performers from 18 troupes march from District Six to Bo-Kaap. With up to 100,000 spectators, this event celebrates Cape Town's rich cultural heritage, roote...

TODAY is World Braille Day. It is observed annually on January 4th to highlight the significance of braille as a vital communication tool for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The United Nations General Assembly officially recognized this day in 2019, coinciding with the birthday of Louis Braille, the inventor of the braille system. However, here in South Africa, the blind community...

As we step into 2025, many are reflecting on the year gone by and setting fresh goals. with some saying holidays can at times leave us feeling more drained than refreshed. In South Africa, where 35% of people struggle with mental health, the highest globally, according to the Mental State of the World Report, self-care has become a necessity. So, how can you return to work energized and ready to t...

Despite being little, teenage sensation Luke Littler stormed to victory over Michael van Gerwen to win the World Darts Championship in London LAST NIGHT. The 17-year-old English teenager nicknamed 'The Nuke', Littler beat the odds by drubbing van Gerwen from Holland 7 - 3 to become the youngest world champion in World Darts history.  Last year Littler came close to winning the competition as...

The Road Traffic Management Corporation - RTMC- has pledged to intervene to reduce road accidents and fatalities on national roads as holidaymakers return to the cities and their places of work this weekend. Hundreds of people have already lost their lives in countless accidents reported across the country this festive season. Among the areas with the highest numbers of fatal crashes are eThekwini...

As the festive season reaches its peak, holidaymakers are flocking to beaches across the country. However, the ASC Public Health and Food Safety Consulting firm has raised alarm bells over E. coli levels detected in some coastal waters. The firm conducted a study on beach water safety at five beaches within the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro ,focusing on Faecal Streptococcus and E. coli bacteria as indi...

TODAY is one year since South Africa instituted proceedings at the International Court of Justice - ICJ - against Israel. 'South Africa vs Israel' is an ongoing case that was brought before the ICJ on 29 December 2023 by South Africa regarding Israel's conduct in the Gaza Strip during the Israel–Hamas war, that resulted in a humanitarian crisis and mass killings. On 26 January 2024, the ICJ...

The Information Regulator has taken legal action to prevent the Department of Basic Education (DBE) from publishing the 2024 matric results in newspapers, citing violations of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). The regulator argues that releasing results, even with anonymized data, breaches privacy laws without consent. The DBE, however, insists on proceeding with publishing matri...

AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini is expected to announce his new traditional prime minister in due course, This following the dismissal of Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi as his prime minister. The king cited Buthelezi's conduct as inconsistent with the values of the monarchy. In a letter, the king thanked Buthelezi for his 11 months of service but stated the decision was made in the best interests of...

Cargo processing resumed smoothly YESTERDAY at the Lebombo border, with the Border Management Authority confirming that trucks, pedestrians, and small vehicles were being processed without significant disruptions. This comes amid ongoing protests in Mozambique following the confirmation of Frelimo as the winner of the October elections. Authorities have assured that movement at the border remains...

In breaking news....More Illegal miners have resurfaced from the disused Stilfontein mine in the North West province. This brings the total number of zama zamas that have emerged from the mine in recent days to 47. Police say all those who have resurfaced have been arrested and will appear in court on Monday, 30 December 2024.  Colonel Adele Myburgh, North West police spokesperson said operat...

Civil unrest linked to Mozambique's disputed October election continues to grip the country. More than 30 people have been killed in a fresh bout of violence. Monday's decision by Mozambique's top court confirming long-ruling party Frelimo's victory in the election has sparked new nationwide protests by opposition groups and their supporters who say the vote was rigged. Frelimo's offices, police s...

In a bid to challenge South Africa's political heavyweights, Rise Mzansi, ActionSA, Bosa, and the Good Party are exploring possibilities for greater cooperation ahead of future elections. Party leaders Songezo Zibi, Mmusi Maimane, Herman Mashaba, and Patricia de Lille have confirmed informal discussions focusing on parliamentary collaboration. While a formal merger remains unlikely before 2029, th...