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President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially handed over the mortal remains of some heroes and heroines to their families at a homecoming ceremony at Freedom Park, Pretoria. He says these freedom fighters fought for the liberation of this country. They include former ANC secretary general, Duma Nokwe, former PAC leader, Edwin Letsholo Makoti and others. The President has also committed that government...

The leader of the Democratic Alliance in Gauteng, Solly Msimanga says relations between the party and the ANC remain cordial at national level despite the sacking of now former mayor of Tshwane, Cilliers Brink. Msimang, together with Brink and DA MMC's have been addressing the media following the successful vote of no confidence in Brink yesterday. The City now has 13 days to vote for a new mayor....

A 79-year-old suspect arrested in connection with the controversial Steinhoff matter is expected to appear before the Pretoria Specialised Crimes Court. According to the Hawks, the arrest emanates from an ongoing investigation into Steinhoff. His arrest follows the arrest of Stephanus Johannes Grobler who has since been released on bail and is due back in court next week Friday. Bongiwe Zwane spok...

Action SA says it intends on cutting its 'umbilical cord' with the DA today during a council meeting that will see Tshwane Mayor, Cilliers Brink face an ANC sponsored motion of no confidence. Party president, Herman Mashaba accuses the DA of trying to back stab the party in the back by allegedly trying to oust ActionSA  from the multiparty coalition government in Tshwane through holding side talks...

The Khathorus Shop Owners Association and Gauteng Department of Economic Development intermediary, Family Tree Holdings, have released a joint statement rubbishing allegations leveled against the two entities by spaza shop owners in Kahlehong, east of Johannesburg. Earlier this week, Update@Noon spoke to Build One South Africa leader, Mmusi Maimane and Kahlehong Shop owner, Neo Motaung, who accuse...

Total employment increased by 42 000 or 0,4% quarter-on-quarter, from 10-million 674-thousand in March 2024 to 10-million 716-thousand in June 2024. According to Stats SA this is largely due to an increase in Community Services industry with 92 000 or 3,1%. However, there was a decrease in Manufacturing, Business services, Mining, Transport, Trade and Construction. Stats SA Director responsible fo...

The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube says she has also requested a meeting between the minister of finance and the provincial MECs for Finance, as well as the nine MECs of Education. This is an attempt to unlock additional funds to alleviate the pressures facing the education sector. Budget cuts in the educational sector could potentially leave thousands of teachers without jobs next ye...

The deputy President of South Africa and the ANC, Paul Mashatile, says decolonizing the education system is rooted in deepening the struggle for non racialism, united and democratic South Africa.  Mashatile was delivering a keynote address at the South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) 10th National Congress. About 2-thousand SADTU delegates are converging at Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg,...

The deputy President of South Africa and the ANC, Paul Mashatile, says decolonizing the education system is rooted in deepening the struggle for non racialism, united and democratic South Africa.  Mashatile was delivering a keynote address at the South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) 10th National Congress. About 2-thousand SADTU delegates are converging at Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg,...

The mortal remains of 43 liberation struggle fighters will be repatriated from Zimbabwe and Zambia today. The remains are expected to arrive at the Waterkloof Airbase in Pretoria. One of the remains that is set to return is the first advocate & former Secretary-General of the ANC, Duma Nokwe. Nokwe died in Zambia in 1978. The other combatant amongst the 43 is Edwin Letsholo Makoti, former lead...

Gauteng Department of Economic Development intermediary, Family Tree Holdings, in partnership with the Kathorus Shop Owners Association are today expected to update the community of Kahlehong, east of Johannesburg, on a number of key developments with regards to the R100 million the Kasi Mnotho Fund. Family Tree Holdings recently disputed allegations levelled against it by the Build One South Afri...

As South Africa celebrates its rich and diverse heritage, the first citizens of this country, the Khoi and San people, still feel neglected and not celebrated. Their history is dotted across South Africa as their ancestors picked up sticks, brushes and paint, sketching their history in caves and rock faces. The paintings also document the history of the country and the animals that roamed here tho...

Deputy President, Paul Mashile has thanked those in attendance at the Meqheleng Stadium in Fickburg for the warm he received on arrival. Mashatile, who is also acting president as President Cyril Ramaphosa is away in New York in the United States of America, is making his first public appearance following the incident where he collapsed on the podium while addressing a crowd in Limpopo. Government...

Family Tree Holdings, an intermediary of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development, tasked with facilitating the R100 million "Kasi Mnotho Fund", has disputed allegations leveled against it by Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader, Mmusi Maimane. Speaking to Update@Noon yesterday, Maimane claimed that large private sector companies are allegedly abusing small businesses through unscrupulous me...

Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube says the solution to the literacy crisis among South Africa's school children is to teach them in their mother tongue. A 2021 study by the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study found that 81% of South African Grade 4 learners struggle to read for comprehension at age 10. Gwarube says there needs to be redress in the system as the constitution gua...

The Limpopo government says its decision to dissolve the Thabazimbi Municipal Council follows failures by the institution to carry out its executive obligations. The municipality has been dysfunctional for several years, with court battles, infighting and parallel councils between DA and ANC led coalitions. After the 2021 local government elections, no party gained clear majority to govern on its...

Build One South Africa (BOSA), leader Mmusi Maimane has called for a forensic investigation into Family Tree Trust following what he calls job-killing corruption within the Gauteng Government. This follows reports of wrongdoing by large private sector companies that are allegedly abusing small businesses through unscrupulous means, particularly in the Katlehong area, in Gauteng. For more on this w...

The South African Weather Service says local authorities should do more to ensure that members of the public heed its warnings to prevent loss of life. This, after heavy snowfall caused major disruptions in provinces including KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and Eastern Cape at the weekend. Some motorists were forced to spend two days in their vehicles after heavy snowfall blanketed the N3 highway betwe...

South Africa's new government marked its 100th day in power yesterday. There's been different opinions to how the Government of National Unity (GNU) has performed. While the coalition has been credited with lifting market sentiment,  the government still faces infrastructure challenges, particularly in energy and logistics. To talk more about the impact and challenges of the GNU, Bongiwe Zwane spo...

Power Utility Eskom, together with Sasol, have signed a memorandum of understanding to partner and further expand the country's energy landscape through the use of gas. The partnership and signing of the MOU was overseen by Energy and Electricity Minister, Kgoshientsho Ramakgopa a short while ago in Sunninghill, Sandton, north of Johannesburg. Minister Ramakgopa says the country intends to also pa...

The defence has raised concerns over the solitary confinement of accused #3, Mthobisi Mncube, as the Senzo Meyiwa Trial continues in the High Court, in Pretoria. Defence counsel, Thulani Mngomezulu has also criticized ballistic analyst Malesela Ntini for not recalling some details when attending to the crime scene in Vosloorus, on Gauteng's East Rand. Ntini is on the stand at the High Court in Pre...

Eskom says Koeberg Nuclear Power Station's Unit One reactor is being returned to service. The unit was shut down eight days ago after it failed a routine test. This while the Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute cited a lack of transparency at the power station. The shut down coincided with their appeal to the National Nuclear Regulator against the granting of  an extension of...

Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Public Safety in the City of Johannesburg, Dr Mgcini Tshwaku says a recent threat against him by the Fast Guns Gang on their Facebook page is a concerning development. This comes after JMPD and local authorities launched Operation Vaporise in Eldorado Park, targeting known drug dens where several firearms and drugs were seized. Udo Carelse spoke to Dr Tshw...

Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the cabinet is pleased with the economic indicators from Stats SA, and the performance of state-owned enterprises. Ntshavheni was briefing the media on outcomes of the cabinet meeting held on 18 September 2024. She says Eskom performance will contribute in the industrialization drive.

The South African Weather Service has issued a level 6 warning for the province of KwaZulu-Natal while a level  2 warning has been issued for the north-western side of the country. Disruptive snow and rain can expected in the midlands of KZN while damaging winds are forecasted for the Northern Cape, the North West and the Free State province. Udo Carelse spoke to SABC meteorologist, Joel Guy Chaba...