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Written by: Thato Letsaba President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his first State Of The Nation Address under Government of National Unity. The head of state delivered a severe warning to poor performing municipalities on February 6, 2025. Ramaphosa said there will be a new funding model of municipalities and emphasised the critical role local government […]
Written by: Selaki Ledwaba The South African National Parks (SANParks) has handed over the investigation into the death of a 56-year-old male tourist at Kruger National Park to the South African Police Service after an elephant trampled him. In a statement, SANParks confirmed the death of Shaik Adam Shabir Ammed, Saturday the 25th of […]
Written by: Mapaballo Borotho A Twenty-one(21)-year-old Brazilian national has been arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport, East of Johannesburg – for alleged drug trafficking on Tuesday afternoon. The arrest comes as the South African Police Services Safer Festive season operations are underway across the country, to ensure the safety of every individual in South […]
Written by: Mapaballo Borotho President Cyril Ramaphosa has made a few changes to his Government of national unity cabinet. Human Settlements Minister Mamoloko Kubayi has been appointed as the new Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development. Kubayi is replacing Thembi Simelane who is currently under fire for corruption allegations linked to the VBS scandal. […]
Written by: Mapaballo Borotho Campus Radio Station VOW 88.1 has once again solidified its position as a powerhouse in the radio broadcasting industry, taking home an impressive five awards at the 2024 Telkom Radio awards on Saturday evening. Located in the vibrant heart of Braamfontein, VOW 88.1 relies on the generosity of fundraisers, donations, […]
Written By: Lebohang Ndashe On 17 and 18 September, the University of Witwatersrand’s Student Representative Council (SRC) will take to the polls as it seeks to garner students’ votes in the much anticipated general elections. The Wits SRC comprised of 22 members – each assigned to specific portfolios as outlined in the SRC Constitution, 13 […]
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 […]
