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Outbreak of maggot infestation in North West

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The National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) has confirmed an outbreak of maggot (tumbu fly) infestation in people in the North West province and increased sporadic cases in Gauteng.

Military ICT to take centre stage at symposium

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Information Communication Technology (ICT) and its benefits to develop the defence community will take centre stage at the Military Information Communication Symposium of South Africa (MICSA) that will get underway next week.

SA, Japan to fast-track economic growth

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The Japan-Africa Public-Private Economic Forum is expected to accelerate the promotion of private sector led economic growth by encouraging networking among African and Japanese companies.

S Africans will not tolerate senseless killings

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International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has condemned the killing of Mangosuthu University Technology (MUT) student Zolile Khumalo, saying that South Africans are tired of such senseless killings and will not tolerate them.

SA to pay tribute to Akhumzi Jezile

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A memorial service will be held this morning at Rhema Bible Church in Randburg, Johannesburg, for the late television personality Akhumzi Jezile.

Glebelands Hostel alleged hitman in court

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A man police have identified as the most feared and wanted hitman they have linked to the Glebelands Hostel murders is due to appear in the Umlazi Magistrate's Court this morning.

Remembering Albertina Sisulu

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On 9 May, 1994, with the advent of democracy in South Africa, Albertina Sisulu stood up in Parliament to nominate Nelson Mandela for election as the first black President of the newly born country.

Workers make South Africa a better place

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In marking this year’s May Day rally, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday paid tribute to South Africa’s workers, thanking them for making the country what it is today.

Eskom considering Optimum Coal Mine proposal

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Eskom says it is currently considering Optimum Coal Mine’s business rescue practitioners’ proposal to reduce the monthly coal supply tonnage to the Hendrina power station from 400 000 to 200 000 tonnage.

Workers' rights under spotlight in E Cape

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As South Africa joined the globe in commemorating International Workers’ Day on Monday, Director General of the Department of Labour Thobile Lamati is expected to embark on an inspection blitz at various work places in the Eastern Cape this week.

Death of stars, a loss of talent says NYDA

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As tributes continued to pour in for three South African youngsters Akhumzi Jezile, Thobani Mseleni and Siyasanga Kobese who died in a car crash at the weekend, the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has described their untimely death as a loss of talent for the country.