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Written by: Tasha Siziba Economic growth decreased by 0.2% in the third quarter and a decrease in the fourth quarter could mean South Africa is in a technical recession. The GDP data from Statistics South Africa shows the economy’s acute fragility but also its resilience and the benefits of less load shedding. Matthew Parks, […]
Written by: Tasha Siziba Communities are at risk from illegal firearms, The South African Police Service (SAPS) aims to eradicate illegal firearms from streets, as they are the most common weapon in crimes like robberies and murders in Gauteng communities. The findings by the police comes as Rand Water executive Teboho Joala, was assassinated […]
Written by: Tasha Siziba As the Election Day approaches, our young democracy has experienced lost opportunities, lack of thought-leadership, poor moral values, rampant corruption, and an uninspiring future vision. The Azanian People’s Organisation (AZAPO), representative Jabu Rakwena, said the weakening of constitutional institutions has resulted in poor moral values and corruption, leaving us with […]
Written by: Tlotlego Ranchu and Cynthia Motloane The Johannesburg Metro Police Department has confirmed that multiple gunshots have been fired in Braamfontein, corner of Jorissen and Bertha Street, leaving multiple wounded, and three confirmed dead at the scene. Unknown gunmen opened fire at a BMW sedan with 2 male occupants right opposite the Wits […]
Written by: Tasha Siziba Considering that there aren’t enough doctors at any hospital, the decision to discontinue paying doctors overtime by the Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has drawn criticism. The cancellation of overtime means there won’t be enough doctors on duty to serve thousands of patients as a result of the overtime cancellation. […]
Written by: Tasha Siziba Economic Freedom Fighters Gauteng criticizes outstanding Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi’s nonsensical promise to procure 18 private hospitals in anticipation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) during his State of the Province Address. Lesufi states that Gauteng will be undertaking a process of buying 18 private hospitals that will be converted […]
Written by: Tasha Siziba The year 2024 marks 28 years since the adoption of the constitution of RSA, 1996, and the subsequent abolishment of corporal punishment in schools. Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has strongly condemned the shooting incident at Primrose, where a 13 year old learner allegedly shot a school principal. The Gauteng Education […]
Written by: Khanyisile Yende The Gauteng Economic Freedom Fighters reject the Premier’s State of the Province address. Panyaza Lesufi, the Premier of Gauteng, delivered his State of the Nation address yesterday at the Nasrec Expo Centre. The EFF in the province has identified this address as the African National Congress’ final speech. This is […]
Written by: Kwena Seema South Africa’s unemployment rate increased to 32.1% in the fourth quarter of last year from 31.9% in the previous quarter. According to Quarterly Labour Force Survey released by the statistician general Risenga Maluleke, sectors including the industries that contributed to the net employment decline include Community and social services by […]
Written by: Kwena Seema In the presentation tabled before Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry on Wednesday, 14 February 2024, to give an update on the investigation. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) revealed new investigation findings it is on the verge of solving the R1.4 billion case of alleged corruption linked to High-profile […]