Written By: Lebohang Ndashe On 26 August, The Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Soweto officially opened its new wing of the Burns Unit – courtesy of Wits University, Roy McAlpine Charitable Foundation and the Gauteng Department of Health’s total investment of R100 million. The grand opening was officiated by Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC […]
By Lebohang Ndashe On 22 August, Braamfontein Precinct, M1 and M2 highways were left paralyzed as disgruntled South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) affiliated workers took to the streets as they embarked in a strike – causing traffic. Chaos erupted on the roads as approximately 10, 000 SAMWU striking workers blocked roads with rocks, debris […]
Written By: Lebohang Ndashe In an effort to try to recoup lost revenue in Gauteng, on Monday, 20 August, Eskom conducted a cut-off operation in Diepsloot, North of Johannesburg. The power utility removed fifty illegal transformers and bypassed meters connected to their network. Diepsloot’s illegal connections have significantly strained the power grid, causing frequent […]
Written by: Tasha Siziba The South African Federation of Trade Unions is appalled by the bullying towards the Miss South Africa Pageant finalist Chidimma Adetshina. In the strongest terms, the union condemns the aspersion cast on the Citizenship of the Chidimma by the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie. “Minister McKenzie’s remark […]
Written by: Tasha Siziba ActionSA is urging the provincial government to urgently declare Lilian Ngoyi a disaster zone. The road formerly known as Bree Street, sustained damage on 19 July 2023, following an explosion caused by a gas leak beneath the surface. The city has invested R196 million in street reconstruction, but the contractor […]
Written by: Tasha Siziba Education expert Hendrick Makaneta is calling for regular dialogues on race and racism. The call comes after the Gauteng Department of Education confirmed on Wednesday that twelve pupils from Pretoria High School for Girls have been suspended amid allegations of racism at the school. The department’s spokesperson, Steve Mabona, said […]
Written by: Tasha Siziba ActionSA caucuses in the Gauteng Metros have expressed concerns about the terrible conditions of these municipalities, especially in Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni, and the Senate of ActionSA has convened to discuss issues resulting from its study of the 2024 national and provincial election. To protect the city from incompetent political leadership […]
By Lebohang Ndashe Finetown Secondary School Pupils’ dilapidated toilets On 22 July, Finetown Secondary School shutdown pausing all academic activities due to structural deficiencies, unconducive learning environment, inadequate resources and non-employment of local residents. The peaceful protest follows a parents’ meeting on Saturday where objectives and demands where outlined. This marks one-year anniversary of […]
Written By: VOW FM NEWS President Cyril Ramaphosa said two million jobs were created through the presidential stimulus. Read President Cyril Ramaphosa’s full speech below: Fellow South Africans, We gather here in the province of the Western Cape in the aftermath of ferocious and unforgiving storms that caused damage to homes, businesses and […]
Last year, our AM Squad soup kitchen campaign for Mandela Day warmed hearts across the city of Johannesburg, and this year, we’re gearing up to make an even bigger impact! Undiscovered brand, in collaboration with VOW FM, is thrilled to announce our upcoming initiative – the Undiscovered Brand Mobile Soup Kitchen. On 18 July 2024, […]
