A technical report confirms the Jagersfontein dam collapse was caused by a weak foundation, which may have been known to the owner, Jagersfontein Development, since 2019.
Mapaballo Borotho Image | @RAF_SA/X RAF’s former CEO Collins Letsoalo may face criminal charges after repeatedly refusing to accept summons to appear before Scopa. Parliament was forced to serve the summons online after sheriffs found his listed properties vacant. Scopa and ActionSA say his failure to comply undermines accountability and Parliament’s constitutional authority. The Road Accident Fund’s (RAF) ex-CEO Collins Letsoalo could face criminal charges for repeatedly failing to accept […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock Biovac received regulatory clearance to start clinical trials for an oral cholera vaccine, positioning South Africa to become the first fully domestic African manufacturer. Health Minister Motsoaledi called the trial a "historic milestone," critical for enhancing national health security and boosting Africa's vaccine self-reliance amidst rising outbreaks. Phase 1 trials focusing on safety began in October 2025, with potential approval and deployment across Africa […]
Mapaballo Borotho Image | Adobe Stock A UCT report has found that South Africa’s R560 child grant is far below what is needed to raise a child, leaving millions vulnerable to hunger. Over 573 children reportedly died of malnutrition in 2024, with most cases in the Eastern Cape. Child poverty rates have worsened since COVID-19, with more than 75% of children in some provinces living below the poverty line. A […]
Mapaballo Borotho Images @News 24 An investigation has revealed that a white-owned company, CMS Water Engineering, used black people as fronts to secure multimillion-rand government tenders, including the R291 million Rooiwal Wastewater Project. The failed project is linked to the 2023 Hammanskraal cholera outbreak that claimed several lives. Investigative journalist Susan Comrie suggests that CMS, not just tenderpreneur Edwin Sodi, may hold the key to uncovering the truth behind both […]
A growing number of South African university students are using their NSFAS allowances to gamble online. Bulelwa Hoala Photo by Tony Schnagl: https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-sitting-in-front-of-a-desk-5588214/ According to the National Gambling Board (NGB), South Africans gambled a record R1.5 trillion last year, a 45% surge driven by easy access to online betting sites. In addition, participation rates have nearly doubled to 65.7% of adults since 2017, and the gambling industry now contributes 0.83% […]
Zuko Komisa Image | ArnoldLesiba/X Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has immediately suspended the Head of Health, Lesiba Arnold Malotana, to ensure stability and accountability in the critical department. Dr Darion Barclay, the current CoGTA head, has been appointed as Acting Head of Health and Wellness to guarantee continuity in service delivery. The move underscores the provincial government's commitment to rooting out maladministration and supports ongoing investigations by the SIU. Gauteng […]
Katlego Sekhu Image by ASphotofamily on Freepik South Africa’s private healthcare sector is increasingly being criticised for prioritising profit over patients. A new investigation by Open Secrets reveals how billions are paid out to shareholders As debates around the NHI Bill intensify, questions about transparency, regulation, and the role of state investment in private healthcare are coming under sharper focus. South Africa’s two-tier health system is once again under scrutiny. […]
Coalition drama, Ramaphosa at the UN, Soweto Pride, and more stories on Point of View with Phemelo Motene Thando Kubheka-Madulini Point of View with Phemelo Motene The Patriotic Alliance turned up the heat in Joburg’s coalition saga issuing a dramatic seven-day ultimatum over Kenny Kunene’s comeback. Meanwhile, President Ramaphosa took centre stage at the UN, urging global leaders to act now on climate justice and economic inequality. Back home, the […]
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